Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Customers say: True professional
"Mercer Excavation was on time and completed the project in a timely manner. I will recommend this company."
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Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
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Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Offers commercial services
"Exceptional work, showed up and got it done in a timely manner."
Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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"Friendly, down to earth, honest."
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Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
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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."
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Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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"We had several trees that needed to be removed and the stumps ground up … K6 Services did a great job! We are very pleased by the quality of work done, and on top of it - they are really nice people as well. We recommend them highly … and will have them back again in the future for more work."
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Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2013
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"This Pro was asked to build a driveway on a piece of bare land we purchased! Needless to say it was EXCELLENT work. Branden is reliable. He shows us on time and gets the job done. His attention to detail is evident. Branden constructed my driveway as it was his own. I will be hiring Branden again for future projects. Thank you for a job well done!"
Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
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Small jobs welcome
"David was the right choice from the beginning. He saved me a lot of time and money by not wasting materials. David and his crew used every bit of the materials they could. They used pieces and pieced parts of my house together to save me as much money as he could on materials. My DREAM HOME became reality thanks to David. He built me a second smaller home for my daughter and grandchildren next door. I would highly recommend David to everyone that needs a house, barn, garage, or work shop built. I can't thank David enough for what he did for me and my family. He took our dreams and made them reality."
Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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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!
Serving Hillsboro, TX and surrounding areas
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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
Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.
When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.
Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.
If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.
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