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Avatar for Truetts Excavation, LLC
Truetts Excavation, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Terrell, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Truetts Excavation 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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Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Firefly Earthworks, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Terrell, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Firefly Earthworks specializes in residential and commercial demolition, excavation, site prep, building pads and trucking and hauling services. We provide free estimates quickly for projects ranging from $1,500 to $500,000. Our experienced equipment operators and professional staff take pride in the attention to detail we put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are highly equipped and skilled in demolition and construction site prep, all types of aggregates, infrastructure development, excavation and grading, property reclamation, demolition and wrecking. We are a full service, licensed and insured construction company located in Dallas, TX. We work throughout the DFW area and are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Terrell, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This young man did an excellent job fixing my water draining in my front yard. His swells are very unnoticeable but effective and I think that’s what makes good excavation. I would’ve guessed he’s been doing this way longer that he told me. This man is barely getting started, thank you!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Big Ts Land Clearing
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Terrell, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 7 years of hands on experience. \n We are here to help you with any Demolition, Dirt work, Land Clearing, Haul off, Excavation, Forestry, Mulching, Fence line clearing, and more\n\nSmall business owner for over twenty years.\nOwner operator \nLicensed and insured \nNew and Well maintained equipment.

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Terrell, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A leading construction company in (LOCATION) focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our () years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleries—collections of photos from previous construction projects—can attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide.\n\n\n \n\n\nOf course, while we strive to provide the most beautiful designs and outcomes, we understand that price is one of the most important deciding factors for clients. That is why we offer the fairest prices for our best quality works. Call today for your free estimate!

Junk Removal
Junk Removal
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Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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NBR Services, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Terrell, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at NBR Services, we invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. With gratitude, Nathan and Deamber Sipe. \n

Response time1 day
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
Ground Level Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Terrell, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Ground Level Excavation, proudly servicing Royse City, Texas and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed!\n\nSERVICES OFFERED: Grading & Sloping for watershed or other, driveways, Trenching for water or electrical or other, Storm Damage Cleanup and most Skid Steer jobs.\n\n***WE DO NOT usually trim or remove small shrubs/hedges, however in certain cases we will accommodate this type of job, but there will be an ADDITIONAL associated service fee which includes a 5 hour minimum of the use of excavation equipment whether it is used or not.

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Horse Barn Pad
Pond Job
Horse Barn Pad
Pond Job

+49

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BarB construction
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Terrell, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Angel Construction And Cleaning Service strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.\n

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FAQs for excavation projects in Terrell, 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 Terrell, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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