Anyone here do dirt work(bobcat)??

StangTamer · 11-15-2007, 04:16 PM

I am looking into putting a side drive and concrete back patio at my house. I need someone to smooth out my whole back yard and the side of the house. I can't get anyone to give me an estimate to do the concrete work (tried 4 people but they never show up for an estimate.lol), so I am going to do it myself. I just need someone to knock out the dirt work. So, if you or someone you know does it, let me know.

GTChick01 · 11-15-2007, 04:25 PM

I know someone at work who owns an excuvation (spelling?) company. Is that the same thing?

I could ask him to quote you if it is.

StangTamer · 11-15-2007, 04:31 PM

Sure, I'm sure they could. The question is, would they, since the job is somewhat small. Alot of people won't mess with the small stuff.

leda · 11-15-2007, 06:26 PM

I think stangtamer is talking about a skidsteer. Anyway, you might be able to find a company to let you lease one and do it yourself. Try this link and if they won't let you lease it, ask if they will let you demo it.
http://www.bobcat-northtexas.com/sta...nce_index.html

RWhite · 11-15-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by StangTamer

I am looking into putting a side drive and concrete back patio at my house. I need someone to smooth out my whole back yard and the side of the house. I can't get anyone to give me an estimate to do the concrete work (tried 4 people but they never show up for an estimate.lol), so I am going to do it myself. I just need someone to knock out the dirt work. So, if you or someone you know does it, let me know.

We just returned a rental one today after using it to level our yard (dirt from a hole I dug for a tower). If you decide to do it yourself (they are very easy to learn), see if you can get one w/o solid tires. They literally tear up your yard as you maneuver the thing around. We had rented one a number of years ago when I built my shop, and it did not tear up our yard at all as this one did today. I assume it had tube tires.

StangTamer · 11-15-2007, 10:08 PM

I wouldn't mind renting one and doing it myself. But, I would rather someone with experience do it. I don't want to nail an underground power line or put a hole in the side of my house on accident.

StangTamer · 11-15-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RWhite

We just returned a rental one today after using it to level our yard (dirt from a hole I dug for a tower). If you decide to do it yourself (they are very easy to learn), see if you can get one w/o solid tires. They literally tear up your yard as you maneuver the thing around. We had rented one a number of years ago when I built my shop, and it did not tear up our yard at all as this one did today. I assume it had tube tires.

BTW, what did it cost you and for how long?

leda · 11-15-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by StangTamer

I wouldn't mind renting one and doing it myself. But, I would rather someone with experience do it. I don't want to nail an underground power line or put a hole in the side of my house on accident.

That's why you call that number and have them mark all the underground shit. But unfortunately, I can't remember what the number is. Either way, you shouldn't be going that deep.

StangTamer · 11-15-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by leda

That's why you call that number and have them mark all the underground shit. But unfortunately, I can't remember what the number is. Either way, you shouldn't be going that deep.

I'm not sure how deep they usually bury the electrical lines. I know my cable line isn't barried too deep though. The city will get them to come mark where the lines are when I get a permit. But I'm not sure if they will say how deep they are buried.

mustang87 · 11-15-2007, 10:22 PM

where do you live,i have one

StangTamer · 11-15-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang87

where do you live,i have one

Corinth (between Denton and Lewisville).

jims93lx · 11-16-2007, 11:00 AM

Instead of doing a concrete pad and driveway, call a Paver Company. like Concrete Paver Systems, or Triple R Landscape and have them put down a paver patio and driveway. Its a flexible solution. Pavers won't crack, are easy to install and have a higher PSI rating than concrete. Plus it looks better. Also, if you have oil stains or whatever, you can replace single pavers afterward for $1 or so a piece. It will also add equity to your home, because it is a considered more of an upgrade. CPS or Triple R, will also doing the grade work that needs to be done. It'll probably be more expensive than concrete, but it the long run, it will save you money.....just my $.02

bigmike · 12-02-2007, 09:58 PM

I do bobcat work $65 per hour with two hour minimum.

StangTamer · 12-02-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmike

I do bobcat work $65 per hour with two hour minimum.

How long do you think it would take to relevel my backyard and do the dirt work for the side drive? The lot my house sits on is 7000-7400sq ft. if that can give you a better idea. Would you come to Corinth?

Wild Stallion · 12-02-2007, 11:42 PM

I have a younger brother who owns a landscaping company, he does drives, dirt work, and sprinklers.... I'll PM you his #. He's a fireman in real life so give him a call and ya may have to leave a message.

GVazquez · 12-18-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Stallion

I have a younger brother who owns a landscaping company, he does drives, dirt work, and sprinklers.... I'll PM you his #. He's a fireman in real life so give him a call and ya may have to leave a message.

send it to me also

11-15-2007, 04:16 PM	#1
StangTamer Blessed Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: In the light. Posts: 7,500	Anyone here do dirt work(bobcat)?? I am looking into putting a side drive and concrete back patio at my house. I need someone to smooth out my whole back yard and the side of the house. I can't get anyone to give me an estimate to do the concrete work (tried 4 people but they never show up for an estimate.lol), so I am going to do it myself. I just need someone to knock out the dirt work. So, if you or someone you know does it, let me know.

12-02-2007, 09:58 PM	#13
bigmike Punk Ass Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 26	bobcat work I do bobcat work $65 per hour with two hour minimum.

12-02-2007, 11:42 PM	#15
Wild Stallion Saved Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moving to the Big House! Posts: 1,318	I have a younger brother who owns a landscaping company, he does drives, dirt work, and sprinklers.... I'll PM you his #. He's a fireman in real life so give him a call and ya may have to leave a message. __________________ "Conform to his image" Romans 8:29

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11-15-2007, 04:25 PM	#2
GTChick01 Lifer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Who gives a fuck? Posts: 10,096	I know someone at work who owns an excuvation (spelling?) company. Is that the same thing? I could ask him to quote you if it is.

11-15-2007, 04:31 PM	#3
StangTamer Blessed Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: In the light. Posts: 7,500	Sure, I'm sure they could. The question is, would they, since the job is somewhat small. Alot of people won't mess with the small stuff.

11-15-2007, 10:08 PM	#6
StangTamer Blessed Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: In the light. Posts: 7,500	I wouldn't mind renting one and doing it myself. But, I would rather someone with experience do it. I don't want to nail an underground power line or put a hole in the side of my house on accident.

11-15-2007, 10:22 PM	#10
mustang87 Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somewhere in the past Posts: 2,634	where do you live,i have one

11-16-2007, 11:00 AM	#12
jims93lx Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: GP, TX Posts: 1,877	Instead of doing a concrete pad and driveway, call a Paver Company. like Concrete Paver Systems, or Triple R Landscape and have them put down a paver patio and driveway. Its a flexible solution. Pavers won't crack, are easy to install and have a higher PSI rating than concrete. Plus it looks better. Also, if you have oil stains or whatever, you can replace single pavers afterward for $1 or so a piece. It will also add equity to your home, because it is a considered more of an upgrade. CPS or Triple R, will also doing the grade work that needs to be done. It'll probably be more expensive than concrete, but it the long run, it will save you money.....just my $.02