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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Temple - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Texas Home and Property Cleaning
Texas Home and Property Cleaning
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Made it a fantastic job they cut a giant Mighty Oak down to the ground. Even endured bees in the stump. Hauled everything off and left the premises perfect. I would recommend this company to anyone they did a great job."
Property Cleaning
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Swindoll Land and Hauling
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I called this company for a few different tasks and they didn’t hesitate to come out and take care of the jobs. These young men were fast, friendly, and worked hard. I am happy with the results and would definitely recommend giving them a chance and supporting a local business."
Clearing off deer Lease
Clearing off deer Lease
Trailer loaded down
Scrap metal haul off
Scrap metal haul off

+7

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We Love Junk, LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Amazing service that exceeded every expectation I had. All facets of the service were fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone needing furniture/appliance removal."
Property Cleanout
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
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KDS Excavation & Land Services
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fast and very hard workers. were also very polite, and very good listeners. Got exactly what i asked for couldn’t ask for anything better!"
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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541 Contracting, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jordan and his team are top-notch and ready to work. They did a fantastic job putting in a new culvert at the end of my private road."
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+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ESC Services
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

ESC Services is your lifetime property solution partner. We offer a wide range of services for your property from material removal and demolition to land clearing and site prep. We welcome all projects big or small.

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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