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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
36 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 Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did great work. My bridge was impassable due recent flooding/ erosion. We were stranded at home. Unable to get out/across. Jose-Hernandez Brothers said it would be the following Tuesday (five days later) until he could do the job (this meant we would miss attending our Grandson's Graduation Party). However, due situation, they took time off to come out and make the repairs that Saturday. I would highly recommend Hernandez Brothers Tractor Work & Dump Truck Service not just for their great work, but character."
Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Nogaj Land Company
5.0(
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are very pleased with the work. Professional and experienced. Easy to communicate with. Will be using him again."
Nogaj Land Company
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

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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
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Jensen Irrigation
4.8(
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

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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."
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Dirty Workz Excavation
5.0(
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

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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

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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