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On Time Contracting

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On Time Contracting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great customer service"

Linda C on October 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great customer service"

Linda C on October 2022

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Preferred Pipefitting LLC

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Preferred Pipefitting LLC

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3 years of experience

Excavation, removal of tree stumps, most smaller Excavation projects, gas pipe installs,and natural gas work in new mexico. Private line locating service. Making sure customers are satisfied to the fullest extent of any job. No upfront fees unless material needed to start job.

Excavation, removal of tree stumps, most smaller Excavation projects, gas pipe installs,and natural gas work in new mexico. Private line locating service. Making sure customers are satisfied to the fullest extent of any job. No upfront fees unless material needed to start job.

D&L Enterprises

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D&L Enterprises

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3 years of experience

At D&L Enterprises we specialize in providing dirt work (land clearing, new road construction, erosion control, excavation, retaining walls, etc). Pretty much anything that involved dirt, we do. Concrete driveways/pads are also in our scope. We will work to provide you the most efficient, beneficial and cost effective way to get your project done. We have been in business for a year now but have been in the industry for over 6 years. We are an owner operated company and will have hands on your project to assure quality work. Contact us today for an estimate on your project, and assure that your needs will be taken care of. Thanks and have a great day.

At D&L Enterprises we specialize in providing dirt work (land clearing, new road construction, erosion control, excavation, retaining walls, etc). Pretty much anything that involved dirt, we do. Concrete driveways/pads are also in our scope. We will work to provide you the most efficient, beneficial and cost effective way to get your project done. We have been in business for a year now but have been in the industry for over 6 years. We are an owner operated company and will have hands on your project to assure quality work. Contact us today for an estimate on your project, and assure that your needs will be taken care of. Thanks and have a great day.

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Texas Solutions 915 LLC

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Texas Solutions 915 LLC

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Quality Service! Plumbing, Welding, landscaping and More.

"Service was fast and efficient as well as response time for to obtain a quote! Would definitely recommend and rehire for future work needed!"

Delilah Z on October 2023

Quality Service! Plumbing, Welding, landscaping and More.

"Service was fast and efficient as well as response time for to obtain a quote! Would definitely recommend and rehire for future work needed!"

Delilah Z on October 2023

J&B Handy & Repairs

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J&B Handy & Repairs

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Hello, this is Jonathan from J&B, we would love to help with you out with any projects and as of right now we are providing free estimates for all jobs! Call us now! We hope for the best with your project! Respectfully, J&B

Hello, this is Jonathan from J&B, we would love to help with you out with any projects and as of right now we are providing free estimates for all jobs! Call us now! We hope for the best with your project! Respectfully, J&B

Triple R Services

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Triple R Services

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We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"It was good. Everything was there. They were on time and the workers were really nice. Manny the manager was very accommodating, everything I asked he did it for me. It's very hard to come by with the good contractor."

Aaron Q on February 2021

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"It was good. Everything was there. They were on time and the workers were really nice. Manny the manager was very accommodating, everything I asked he did it for me. It's very hard to come by with the good contractor."

Aaron Q on February 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

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