Dirt Work
Moving dirt around can be cumbersome unless you have the right machines for the job. Rock is difficult to manage in large quantities as well. Imagine any project that involved tons of materials and you'll likely want an expert to rely on to get it done. Here's what you need to know about dirt work:
What types of dirt work are there?
Dirt work varies from job to job but has a common thread. It involves moving dirt. It can be imported or exported or just graded. There are 4 main categories of dirt work:
1. Water Flow & Soil Erosion: The most common dirt work we see here in Texas is water-flow related.
This can involve cleaning out ditches, reshaping driveways and road edges for better water flow, making flow lines so water can flow unrestricted.
We build areas up so water can traverse a better path, and we fill in trenches caused by water erosion.
Properties should be designed not to flood, but many need help when it comes to the heavy rains we experience here. Property grading is critically important for that water flow. We grade properties that are new construction or going through renovations for a few reasons - so landscaping can take place, and to ensure proper water flow away from structures.
We get a lot of inquiries because water is washing out driveways and roads. Whenever we look at a property here in Texas, water flow is our first consideration.
Galvanized metal culverts play a big role in keeping water flowing. We install a lot of culverts which involves dirt work, installation, and grading of gravel or other paving materials on top.
Dirt work varies from job to job but has a common thread. It involves moving dirt. It can be imported or exported or just graded. There are 4 main categories of dirt work:
1. Water Flow & Soil Erosion: The most common dirt work we see here in Texas is water-flow related.
This can involve cleaning out ditches, reshaping driveways and road edges for better water flow, making flow lines so water can flow unrestricted.
We build areas up so water can traverse a better path, and we fill in trenches caused by water erosion.
Properties should be designed not to flood, but many need help when it comes to the heavy rains we experience here. Property grading is critically important for that water flow. We grade properties that are new construction or going through renovations for a few reasons - so landscaping can take place, and to ensure proper water flow away from structures.
We get a lot of inquiries because water is washing out driveways and roads. Whenever we look at a property here in Texas, water flow is our first consideration.
Galvanized metal culverts play a big role in keeping water flowing. We install a lot of culverts which involves dirt work, installation, and grading of gravel or other paving materials on top.
2. Ponds, Streams & Berms: Ponds, streams and berms involve dirt work and we have plenty of these here in the great state of Texas!
Ponds require a lot of soil to be moved, streams ebb and flow and could require maintenance, and berms require soil to be put in. Some people fill in ponds or pools as well and this is also a dirt work job.
This is common here for aesthetics, irrigation, and to minimize road noise.
Ponds require a lot of soil to be moved, streams ebb and flow and could require maintenance, and berms require soil to be put in. Some people fill in ponds or pools as well and this is also a dirt work job.
This is common here for aesthetics, irrigation, and to minimize road noise.
3. Property Re-shaping: A lot of the dirt work we see here is to give a new use to a property. This varies greatly, but we build up areas of a lot for future roads or future parking lots, create raised building pads, level out lots or clear lots for construction or new home builds.
4. The Whims and Wants: Homeowners and commercial customers want various flower beds, horse arenas, animal pens, decorative areas, gardens, tree lines, etc. These are also considered dirt work jobs because shaping these areas requires heavy equipment in many cases. Additionally, when they get overgrown (especially here in Texas), the clean out can be extensive. We can't really describe every use that a property owner would have, but there are many that us and other excavation companies can address.
At the property above, we filled trenches caused by water erosion heading to the pond. We also dug out an expansion of another pond on the property.
Adding gravel to various areas can be a good way to strengthen areas we drive or put things on, and reduce water erosion.
Removing old concrete is a good example of a dirt work job.
New Construction Yard Grading
Existing Property Grading
New Driveway Culvert Installation
Driveway and Road Work
Construction Entry
Lot Re-shaping
Water Flow Solutions (grading)
Soil Erosion
Site & Building Pads
Pool Fill In
Pond Fill In
Pond Dig Out & Reclamation
Moving Dirt Piles
Building Berms
Installing Horse Arenas or Animal Pens
Land Clearing
Tree Line Cleanup
Building Demolition & Removal
RV, Boat or Parking Pad Preparation
Road Work Preparation
Ditch Cleaning & Ditch Work
Concrete Removal
Create Flower Beds or Gardens
Existing Property Grading
New Driveway Culvert Installation
Driveway and Road Work
Construction Entry
Lot Re-shaping
Water Flow Solutions (grading)
Soil Erosion
Site & Building Pads
Pool Fill In
Pond Fill In
Pond Dig Out & Reclamation
Moving Dirt Piles
Building Berms
Installing Horse Arenas or Animal Pens
Land Clearing
Tree Line Cleanup
Building Demolition & Removal
RV, Boat or Parking Pad Preparation
Road Work Preparation
Ditch Cleaning & Ditch Work
Concrete Removal
Create Flower Beds or Gardens
Import: We can bring in any dirt on our dump truck or get deliveries of any material to your North Texas location including Sandy Loam, Cushion Sand, Select Fill, Top Soil, Mulch, Flex Base, Recycled Asphalt, Utility Rock, Rip Rap, Crushed Concrete, Decomposed Crushed Granite, Concrete, Pea Gravel, Concrete Sand, Drain Rock, Sand, River Rock, and more.
Export: We can remove grass and weeds, dirt, asphalt, concrete, and building materials. We're not a removal service per se, but if we're working on a job for you, we can remove unnecessary material material so you're not stuck with it.
Summary: So, if you have a dirt work job to complete, you probably want a trusty contractor to partner with you on it. You may have dirt work to do in order to complete your paving project as well.
Whether it's a berm to create, a pile of dirt to move, a property with old buildings to clean up, a pad to build for your RV or additional parking, a pool to fill in, ditches full of debris to clear, or any other dirt moving project that needs attention, give us a call or fill out our online request form.
We can accomplish most projects in a short period of time so you don't have to worry about them anymore.
Have a larger project? Perhaps a building pad, a horse arena to create, culverts to put in, or lots to grade out? Perhaps you're clearing land for a construction project or neighborhood? We can handle small or large dirt work projects here in Texas. Let us know what you're working on through our online request form.
Whether it's a berm to create, a pile of dirt to move, a property with old buildings to clean up, a pad to build for your RV or additional parking, a pool to fill in, ditches full of debris to clear, or any other dirt moving project that needs attention, give us a call or fill out our online request form.
We can accomplish most projects in a short period of time so you don't have to worry about them anymore.
Have a larger project? Perhaps a building pad, a horse arena to create, culverts to put in, or lots to grade out? Perhaps you're clearing land for a construction project or neighborhood? We can handle small or large dirt work projects here in Texas. Let us know what you're working on through our online request form.
Jobs are generally quoted on-site and for the complete job. Hourly, daily & weekly billing is also available.
