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Badger Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lufkin, 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 Lufkin, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frontier Concrete Co LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Lufkin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had an excellent experience with this concrete company. Their communication was outstanding, and they completed the job in a timely manner. The end result is a fantastic-looking driveway. I highly recommend their services! I was impressed by their honesty throughout the entire process. It's reassuring to work with a concrete company that values transparency and integrity."
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Frontier Land Services

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Lufkin, TX

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.

The Lufkin, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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