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Brushwacker Land Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wells, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was asked to check on my families farm property while visiting Dallas. I drive to east Texas and saw it in disarray. I extended my stay and looked for companies to clear the property on short notice. Scott came gave me a very reasonable estimate. By the end of the week he brought his crew, equipment, and they cleared and cleaned my families property in a day. They were very knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend them to anyone and plan on using them to maintain the property moving forward. Great job!"
Mulching
Excavation
Ice Storm Clean Up
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Badger Construction, LLC
4.9(
8
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Serving Wells, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Followed through with the job for a very good price, was hoping for a little better finished product but they did a good job with the budget and what they had to work with."
Land cleared
Land cleared
Start of clearing
Culvert installed and finished product cleared
Start of clearing

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eddie's
5.0(
4
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Serving Wells, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He brought in truckload of dirt and limestone for the driveway leveled it off and I put up my carport into Connex boxes, 40 foot long 9 1/2 feet tall very efficient"
Tree service
Tree service
Tree service
Tree service
Tree service

+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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