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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

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired them to plant 4 new plants. Trim the existing plants and mulch all flower beds. They did a great job and I was very pleased. Would definitely recommend"
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Micro Excavation and Landscape, LLC
4.4(
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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

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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(
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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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How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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