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Avatar for Dumpster Dog
Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is hands-down the best company Iâ  ve ever seen theyâ  re quick to respond. They do what they say theyâ  re going to do for the best price."
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service
4.7(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We needed this job done pretty quickly? I contacted Hernandez Brothers and they went out in the next day or so. My daughter?s builder needed the land cleared asap. Job was completed perfectly, effortlessly on my part!! They went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend them and I will use them again!! This was a messy job and when they left, it was picture perfect!! Thank you guys!!!!"
Response time11 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Nogaj Land Company
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I recently hired Grant for a demolition project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. He did an awesome job—fast, thorough, and exactly what I needed. What stood out most was his honesty; he was upfront about everything from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone reliable who gets the job done right, Grant’s your guy. Highly recommend!"
Nogaj Land Company
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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All Star Paving & Construction
4.6(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They came out and gave us an estimate, then we proceeded to hire them to repair our driveway. Excellent job! Will contact them again in the future when ready to complete the rest of our driveway!!!"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diamond H6 Construction and Land Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian over-delivered in the quality of his work and his word is good as gold. I canâ t say enough good things about him and will be recommending him to others in my community."
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+22

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jensen Irrigation
4.8(
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Caleb Jensen was professional and did an excellent job designing and installing our irrigation system. We are out in the country, and he came out to give an estimate and point out any challenges we may face. Overall, a great experience and would recommend."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This young man did an excellent job fixing my water draining in my front yard. His swells are very unnoticeable but effective and I think that’s what makes good excavation. I would’ve guessed he’s been doing this way longer that he told me. This man is barely getting started, thank you!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dirty Workz Excavation
5.0(
3
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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"These guys were awesome to deal with. Especially Shawn. He did a great job of communicating everything with me. They were on time and knocked out the project way sooner than expected. Will definitely be using them again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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