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*The Angi rating for Excavation companies in Whitney, TX is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Excavation needs.

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Avatar for Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
4.5(
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Great job. Very prompt & always kept me informed as to cost & timing. Would hire him again without thinking twice."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+24

Response time1 day
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Horst Construction
4.8(
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT service! I could not recommend these guys more. I'll be using them moving forward for all of my farm and road work. Trust is a BIG ISSUE with me and they proved to be totally trustworthy and an expert in this field. Mr. Horst personally inspected our place, made the perfect recommendations on how to fix our issues and did a fantastic job."
Road entrance
Road
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3 House pads

+21

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Western Heritage Construction, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Branden to shred 25 acres on my husband and I’s farm. He was honest and good with communication from day one. He is hard working and dependable. Branden did a wonderful job shredding our acreage! I highly recommend Branden to anyone looking for a job well done."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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KDS Excavation & Land Services
5.0(
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

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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
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Dirty Work Construction
5.0(
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dirty Work Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n?\n\n\nDirty Work Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond

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Six C Services
5.0(
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of combined experience that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation and Road Building services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Compean Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Skid Steer Operator for Hire – Site Prep & Dirt Work\n\nNeed dirt moved or land cleared? \nProfessional skid steer services available with an experienced operator. From small cleanups to full site prep, no shortcuts—just solid work.\n\nBrush clearing, grading, driveways, pads, trenching, and more. Residential and commercial jobs welcome. Serving North Texas.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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