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Avatar for H&H Escobar Property Services, LLC
H&H Escobar Property Services, LLC
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was done in a timely fashion, despite heavy rainfalls the day before. The owner kept me updated throughout the process. I am very satisfied with the completed work. I will recommend this company to others. RB Pearland"
Flower beds cleaned
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Phoenix Dactylifera Trimming

+98

Response time10 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Apex Site Works
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly responsive and showed up on time and completed the work exactly as scoped. Will definitely use again"
Candlelight
Candlelight
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Holman Hauling
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Friendly courteous professional honest reasonable timely efficient diligent.... If there is a need for trash removable.. Contact Steven at Holman Hauling Enthusiastically recommend."
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+2

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Houston Excavation Contractors
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Houston Excavation Contractors did a wonderful job with the plumbing work they did for me. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for reliable plumbing."
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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EBG Landscaping & Services
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Edwin and his crew did an amazing job. Our flower bed was full of weeds and the soil compact. They dug it out, added a weed barrier then soil and mulch. Saving his info in case we need anything in the future for projects!"
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Lightning Earthwork
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We actually self perform everything. From the initial estimate to the finished and ready for traffic product, Lightning's Concrete & Earthwork Professionals deiliver quality at a Subcontractor Direct to Consumer Price. We own (not rent) the heavy machinery, equipment, trucks, and tools. We hire train and develop all of the concrete and earthwork professionals on our team (not subcontract). We deliver direct from our warehouses from our manufacturer direct instock inventory of reinforcement of all sizes/types, concrete accessories, forming, shoring, expansion, cutting, & curing materials (not retail). We are eliminating the middleman mark up that end-users have been blind to, along with the mistakes that occur from lack of having direct contact with the ones who perform the work. We work around the customer to minimize impacts to their production in active/operating Facilities daily. We can place/pour concrete at any time on any day (Sunday included). We can Turnaround 10,000 SF of 10" thick Heavy-Duty Concrete paving w/ cement stabilization within 36 Hours (over a weekend). We strive to be the most incredible team that Concrete and Earthwork customers and competitors have ever experienced.

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Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings

+5

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RG Concrete
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was completely satisfied with the work performance provided by RG Concrete"
Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay
Frito Lay
Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay

+47

Response time1 day
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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