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H&H Escobar Property Services, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

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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"
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Phoenix Dactylifera Trimming

+98

Response time10 hrs
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Houston Excavation Contractors
4.7(
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Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

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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."
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Jor multiservices
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Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Josh and his guys did an amazing job left everything clear on my property never had any issues while working on my demolition"
Full house demolition
1 story house demolished
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EBG Landscaping & Services
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Serving Alief, TX and surrounding areas

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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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