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Avatar for Smith-Bard Constructors, LLC
Smith-Bard Constructors, LLC
5681 Barnett Rd
5.00(
4
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Smith-Bard Constructors, LLC
5681 Barnett Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

The owners, Ken and Kirk, have worked together for thirty consecutive years successfully building business. “We hold ourselves, and our team, to the highest of standards.” Smith-Bard Constructors brings what is often lacking in business today, communication, reliability, and complete honesty. Giving the project owners and clients an experience refreshingly reminiscent of a bygone era. Smith-Bard Constructors offer a diverse range of equipment for land clearing, site preparation, brush clearing, grading, excavating, heavy tree removal, and mulching. They continue to invest in the most current technologies like Topcon GPS 3D site mapping. These Technologies drive efficiency, increase accuracy and project completion times helping us meet the demands of the most challenging projects. We are eager to speak with you about your company or municipality and learn about upcoming projects or just have a conversation about Smith-Bard Constructors and how we can work together helping your project run smoothly to completion and surpass expectations!

"Very responsive, professional, and efficient!"

Angela D on December 2023

The owners, Ken and Kirk, have worked together for thirty consecutive years successfully building business. “We hold ourselves, and our team, to the highest of standards.” Smith-Bard Constructors brings what is often lacking in business today, communication, reliability, and complete honesty. Giving the project owners and clients an experience refreshingly reminiscent of a bygone era. Smith-Bard Constructors offer a diverse range of equipment for land clearing, site preparation, brush clearing, grading, excavating, heavy tree removal, and mulching. They continue to invest in the most current technologies like Topcon GPS 3D site mapping. These Technologies drive efficiency, increase accuracy and project completion times helping us meet the demands of the most challenging projects. We are eager to speak with you about your company or municipality and learn about upcoming projects or just have a conversation about Smith-Bard Constructors and how we can work together helping your project run smoothly to completion and surpass expectations!

"Very responsive, professional, and efficient!"

Angela D on December 2023


Avatar for Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric
Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric
2055 Kristy Ln
4.45(
103
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Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric
2055 Kristy Ln
4.45(
103
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1062 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a professionally licensed and insured Plumbing, HVAC, and Electric Company that services the Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Rockwall, McKinney and surrounding areas. As a NexStar member, offers up-front and transparent pricing with top-quality installation and repairs. Located in Rockwall, TX, we serve all of the DFW metroplex - visit www.everyonelovesbacon.com

"Stay away! Completely took advantage of elderly Mom. Way over charged for simple job, over 1K! Shaun wanted $500 for a simple dishwasher install..! Crazy! Then to make it worse, confused her into signing up for some monthly membership to get a "discount" on bill. Wish she would've called me first. Just sad how they took advantage of her. ZERO stars if I could."

Gilbert L on April 2025

Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a professionally licensed and insured Plumbing, HVAC, and Electric Company that services the Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Rockwall, McKinney and surrounding areas. As a NexStar member, offers up-front and transparent pricing with top-quality installation and repairs. Located in Rockwall, TX, we serve all of the DFW metroplex - visit www.everyonelovesbacon.com

"Stay away! Completely took advantage of elderly Mom. Way over charged for simple job, over 1K! Shaun wanted $500 for a simple dishwasher install..! Crazy! Then to make it worse, confused her into signing up for some monthly membership to get a "discount" on bill. Wish she would've called me first. Just sad how they took advantage of her. ZERO stars if I could."

Gilbert L on April 2025


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G7 Contractors LLC
2204 Jenson Rd
5.00(
1
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G7 Contractors LLC
2204 Jenson Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
92 local quotes requested

Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems. Cut holes to accommodate pipes and fittings. Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes in place. Join pipes with couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, or cement. Excavating, Plumbing, Plumbing - Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters.

"Excellent best in the business"

Mele M on May 2024

Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems. Cut holes to accommodate pipes and fittings. Measure, cut, bend and thread pipes in place. Join pipes with couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, or cement. Excavating, Plumbing, Plumbing - Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters.

"Excellent best in the business"

Mele M on May 2024


Lone Elk Land Services
5100 Dido Hicks Rd
5.00(
1
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Lone Elk Land Services
5100 Dido Hicks Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Lone Elk Land Services is a family-owned land clearing and forestry mulching company based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Here at Lone Elk, we take great pride in the experience, quality, and customer service that we provide to our customer’s. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. loneelklandservices.com

"He is a really sharp young man, vey hard worker and does quality work."

John x on September 2022

Lone Elk Land Services is a family-owned land clearing and forestry mulching company based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Here at Lone Elk, we take great pride in the experience, quality, and customer service that we provide to our customer’s. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. loneelklandservices.com

"He is a really sharp young man, vey hard worker and does quality work."

John x on September 2022


BBX Excavation
914 Vine Street
4.00(
11
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BBX Excavation
914 Vine Street
4.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

BBX Excavation proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Josh was great to deal with ! Did the work we agreed upon at the price that was quoted ! Help me out of a mess left by concrete contractor !!"

Robert J on May 2024

BBX Excavation proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Josh was great to deal with ! Did the work we agreed upon at the price that was quoted ! Help me out of a mess left by concrete contractor !!"

Robert J on May 2024


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Lonestar Arc, LLC
12261 Madison Lane
5.00(
2
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Lonestar Arc, LLC
12261 Madison Lane
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 7 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We are reliable and handle everything from minor grading and driveways to land clearing, house pads, and demolition. Let us know how we can help! Give Robert Wyatt Contracting a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"These guys were amazing! If you have any job that requires the services they provide, you are missing out big time if you don't hire this team. Robert and Pat were extremely professional and exceptionally good at their tasks. They delivered over and beyond anything we could have asked. HIRE THEM!"

Jeremy D on April 2020

With over 7 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We are reliable and handle everything from minor grading and driveways to land clearing, house pads, and demolition. Let us know how we can help! Give Robert Wyatt Contracting a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"These guys were amazing! If you have any job that requires the services they provide, you are missing out big time if you don't hire this team. Robert and Pat were extremely professional and exceptionally good at their tasks. They delivered over and beyond anything we could have asked. HIRE THEM!"

Jeremy D on April 2020


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Firefly Earthworks, LLC
8290 South Central Expressway
4.72(
20
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Approved Pro
Firefly Earthworks, LLC
8290 South Central Expressway
4.72(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

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.

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."

Liz G on July 2022

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.

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."

Liz G on July 2022


Avatar for Sal's Treescape Service
Sal's Treescape Service
1415 Perry St
4.86(
223
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Approved Pro
Sal's Treescape Service
1415 Perry St
4.86(
223
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
87 local quotes requested

Sal's Landscape & Tree Service, is your local, reliable, family owned tree and landscaping professional, serving the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area with pride. We are prompt and reliable, showing up at the same time each week or as you need us. Our crew is clean and friendly and we always treat you, your family and your home with complete respect. Customer loyalty is very important to us, so we take the time to make sure you are completely satisfied. We take pride in the fact that our customers stick with us for the long term and offer a full 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Call us today for a fast and friendly quote! You will never need to find another tree or landscape professional again.

"They did a great job."

David B on February 2025

Sal's Landscape & Tree Service, is your local, reliable, family owned tree and landscaping professional, serving the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area with pride. We are prompt and reliable, showing up at the same time each week or as you need us. Our crew is clean and friendly and we always treat you, your family and your home with complete respect. Customer loyalty is very important to us, so we take the time to make sure you are completely satisfied. We take pride in the fact that our customers stick with us for the long term and offer a full 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Call us today for a fast and friendly quote! You will never need to find another tree or landscape professional again.

"They did a great job."

David B on February 2025


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Sley Services LLC
5844 Show Master Ln
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Sley Services LLC
5844 Show Master Ln
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

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 start to 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. Call us today for your drainage and excavation needs!

"Patrick was professional, prompt and reliable. I appreciate his thorough work on my yard. Highly recommend !"

jessica a on July 2024

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 start to 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. Call us today for your drainage and excavation needs!

"Patrick was professional, prompt and reliable. I appreciate his thorough work on my yard. Highly recommend !"

jessica a on July 2024


Avatar for WC Enterprises
WC Enterprises
2295 County Rd 2622
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
WC Enterprises
2295 County Rd 2622
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to WC Enterprises! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! With over 10 years of experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Chase is a very honest and hardworking individual, providing top notch work. Always on time and strives to meet all your project needs!"

Lucas C on January 2025

Welcome to WC Enterprises! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! With over 10 years of experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Chase is a very honest and hardworking individual, providing top notch work. Always on time and strives to meet all your project needs!"

Lucas C on January 2025

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Excavation services FAQs

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

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.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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