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Avatar for Boca Chica Construction
Boca Chica Construction
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience working with Boca Chica Construction. They were professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. This company worked efficiently and got the job done better than expected. I would definitely recommend for any demolition services."
Excavation
Demolition
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Trinity Management Solutions
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great job. Met all my needs and was prompt. Pete was very knowledgeable and delivered on a very short notice. Will definitely use his services again. Thank you."
Drainage Install & Concrete Pourback
Steel Bollards Installations
New ConcreteSidewalk
1,000'x20' Caliche Road
Build Pad for new 2,500 SF Home

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Delco Irrigation Sprinkler System, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We offer free estimates and financing options. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today!

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+61

Response time1 day
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Roel Avila
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time12 hrs
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El Rambo Excavations Inc
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very pleased they went far and above their service very professional and accommodating can't say enough about this company if people are reading this hire them asap you won't be disappointed very great service second to none and great prices thank you el Rambo for your great service ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Baird Foundation Repair
4.5(
89
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Alton, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great experience with a very professional crew. The work of fixing my front sidewalk and driveway was completed quickly, on time, and looks great now! Thanks to Jackie and Ryan, who did the repair work. They were friendly, efficient, and quickly completed all the work needing to be done. They answered all my questions. I would go to Baird Foundation Repair without hesitation for any future foundation or concrete work, if the need develops. I'll be recommending Baird to all of my neighbors and friends. Oh, and the cost of the work being done actually came in a little under what I was expecting, which was a very nice surprise!"
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Separation between Ceilings and Walls
Cracks in Doorways
Stair Step Cracking on Exterior
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+4

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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