Post-hole drilling — rural Mercedes
60 fence-post holes across a 5-acre property. Half a day on site, holes ready for the fence crew the next morning.
Rural MercedesBackhoe Services · Rio Grande Valley
Backhoe services in the Rio Grande Valley
When the job doesn't fit a category — post holes, footings, hauling, light grading, lifting, moving things — we bring the backhoe and the operator by the hour. Owner-operated across the whole RGV.
The Problem
Some jobs just need a backhoe for a few hours.
Not every job is a project. Sometimes you need 20 post holes drilled. Sometimes a tree stump is too big for your truck. Sometimes you need a load of dirt moved across the property because the homeowner crew can't lift it.
For those jobs, hourly backhoe service is the right answer. You get the machine and an operator who knows what he's doing. No project minimum, no scoping a fixed price for something neither of us can predict.
We show up on time, we work, and we stop when the job's done. You pay for the hours we ran. Simple.
Scope
What’s included
Post-hole drilling
Auger attachment for fence-post holes, sign posts, deck footings. 12" or 18" augers most common.
Footing & footing dig
Trenched footings for shops, additions, retaining walls. Dug to the depth and width you spec.
Hauling & dirt moving
Move dirt, caliche, gravel, or debris across your property. Loader bucket or with the trailer.
Light grading
Smooth out a yard, level a pad, finish-grade after a build. Box-blade work where the backhoe can't.
Lifting & moving
Move things too heavy for a pickup — old playsets, slabs, big pots, equipment. Backhoe with a chain or forks.
Custom / one-off work
If you need a backhoe and you can't tell which category it falls in, this is it. Hourly, on site, getting it done.
Recent Jobs
Typical hourly backhoe jobs we handle
Equipment yard move — McAllen
Customer needed to move three big planter pots and a 12-ft trailer that had sunk into the dirt. Two hours with the backhoe, all moved.
McAllenFooting dig for shop — Edinburg
40x60 metal shop footings. Trenched the perimeter, plus pad footings, to the engineer's spec in a single day.
EdinburgAd-hoc lift / haul — Brownsville
Homeowner had to move a heavy concrete bench and an old AC unit. Couldn't fit a truck close enough. Backhoe pulled them both to the curb in 90 minutes.
BrownsvillePricing
Straightforward pricing
By the job
Most backhoe services work is quoted by the job after a free site visit. You get one fixed number that covers labor, equipment, materials, and disposal. No hidden charges.
Hourly backhoe rate
For smaller fixes or jobs where the scope isn’t clear until we dig, we offer an hourly backhoe rate. Best for unclear scope or quick repair work.
Free estimates either way.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What's the hourly rate?
Our hourly backhoe rate is $125–$175/hr depending on the job and how far we have to travel. We give you a firm hourly number when you call, plus an estimate of how many hours we think the job will take.
Is there a minimum?
Two-hour minimum on site, plus travel if you're outside the immediate McAllen / Edinburg area. Anything less and it doesn't cover trailering the machine out.
Can you tell me how long it'll take?
Usually yes. Tell us what the job is and we'll give you an honest estimate of hours. If we finish early, you pay for the actual hours we ran.
Do you have multiple attachments?
Yes — bucket, breaker, auger, brush rake, and forks are most common. Tell us what you need and we'll bring it.
Can you do a mix — say, an hour of trenching and an hour of grading?
Yes. That's exactly what hourly's for. You're paying for time, not for a specific task.
How soon can you come?
Most weeks we can fit hourly work in within a few days. Smaller jobs sometimes same-day when we have a window.
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Backhoe service work
Coverage
Hourly backhoe across the whole Valley
- ✓ McAllen
- ✓ Edinburg
- ✓ Pharr
- ✓ Mission
- ✓ Harlingen
- ✓ Brownsville
- ✓ Weslaco
- ✓ San Benito
- ✓ Mercedes
- ✓ Donna
- ✓ Alamo
- ✓ La Feria
- ✓ Los Fresnos
- ✓ Rio Hondo
- ✓ Rural RGV
Need a backhoe for a few hours?
Free estimates across the RGV. Call, text, or send us a message.