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Sal's Lawn Service
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Willis, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I called several landscapers for a quote, one came out and gave me a quote the other one never showed up and another never responded. Called the one that gave me the quote and left message that I wanted to hire them and they never replied. Found Salâ s Lawn Service and he came out the same day to give me a quote and my landscaping was done 3 days later. Sal and his team did a great job and will call on him the next time I have a landscape project. Wish I could upload a picture of the beautiful landscape they did.. Thank you Sal and team."
Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Micro Excavation and Landscape, LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Willis, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Darren with Micro Excavation for a site prep for my barn. The pad needed serious grading, erosion control, drainage, and the 30x48 foot pad itself needed to be level within 1 inch. This was no small task! Darren always showed up on time ready to work, and addressed any questions, changes, or needs that we needed for the site. I couldn't have been happier with the results Darren produced, in fact the company putting up our barn even commented that the pad was within 1/2 inch and was impressed. I would highly recommend Micro Excavation! Friendly, kind, great work, at a reasonable price!"
Loader work
Sloping Banks
Mowing large areas
Drainage project in progress
Drainage channel and driveway work

+6

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ensign Excavation, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Willis, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I absolutely love everything about this company! They stayed for hours at our property answering questions and have gone above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. We will be using them again in the future."
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Ground stabilization
Ground stabilization
Digging a pond

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeremy's Blacktop Service and Land Clearing
4.8(
17
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Willis, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

3rd Generation with 55+ years of experience!\n\nDiscounts for Veterans, Churches.\n\nWe are 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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Patch& asphalt sealcoat

+21

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Excavating questions, answered by experts
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Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

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Darren Z.
on Feb 12, 2025

Dry conditions are ideal for excavation, but drainage issues can sometimes prevent this. We will assess your project and help determine the best time to complete the work.

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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.

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 walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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