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Avatar for Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
4.5(
22
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

Welcome to Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing! In business for over 15 years, we provide quality work in a timely fashion! Anything from driveway work, pond digging, & land cleaning, no job is too big or small. We take great pride in the quality of our work, & strive for customer satisfaction. Serving DFW/surrounding area, we work in both residential, & building sites. Be sure to give us a call/text today @ 817-994-0946 our direct number! Contact us @ our direct number day/night & get a discounted rate. If you contact/book us through the homeadvisor ad there will be an added fee to the total bid due to homeadvisor charging us a fee. We have recently started charging an estimate fee ($100-150 depending on your location) due to rising fuel costs and too many no show customers with appointments we make to give estimates, but the estimate fee does apply to the price of the project if you decide to choose us for your project. Check out the mercer excavation and land clearing llc facebook page for examples of our work or reach out to us directly at 817-994-0946 by call or text.

Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+24

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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KDS Excavation & Land Services
5.0(
2
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
7
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

At Landers Ranch Services, we are a reputable excavation company located in Grimes County, TX. Serving the surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to meet all our clients' excavation needs. With our skilled team and state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure efficient and reliable results for every project.

Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
Horst Construction
4.8(
6
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have over 20 years of experience in the business. Here at Horst Construction, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! If for some reason our Home Adviser Page is not accepting your request for immediate booking or we do not respond immediately to your request, Please give us a call. We are not able to keep constant watch on our requests, but still answer the phone and are ready to help you out!

Road entrance
Road
Road 2
House Pad on Lot 2
3 House pads

+21

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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K6 Services, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Building with Faith, Family and Integrity, K6 Services is a small family business providing general skid steer/tractor work, road repairs, brush clearing, land leveling, excavation and fencing in Texas

Washout Repair
Washout Repair
Pothole Repair
Entrance
Washout repair

+20

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dirty Work Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dirty Work Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n?\n\n\nDirty Work Construction 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.

Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond
Dails swimming pond

+14

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Western Heritage Construction, LLC
4.5(
8
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Six C Services
5.0(
1
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Compean Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

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

Finished Grading
Finished Grading
Finished Grading
Cedar Hill Project
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Brazas Landscapers
5.0(
1
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Serving Whitney, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 25+ years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your landscape and tree care needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Whitney, 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 Whitney, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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