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Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you are looking for a solid construction company sonart is the way to go for sure! All I could say was wow aside from the fact that my mouth was completely open for a solid five minutes LOL! The house was built around the 50s and hasnâ t been updated since the original build. To see our bathrooms brought more to a modern the lights was honestly heartwarming I know my mother would have appreciated this!Thank you again guys for your hard work!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Gomez Landscaping
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gomez Landscaping did an awesome job bringing down my dead tree!! We have even talked about other projects for the spring!!"
full lawn service
full lawn service
full lawn service
full lawn service
full lawn service

+11

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Oasis Landscape and Design
4.9(
40
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeremy was so professional, knowledgeable, and patient when he came out to give us an estimate to replace the sod in our backyard. Day of installation, his crew worked tirelessly to clean up the old grass, then leveled and laid the new sod. Even days later, Jeremy was available and willing to answer my questions. I highly recommend Oasis Landscape for your lawn needs."
Georgetown backyard
Georgetown backyard
Georgetown backyard
Georgetown backyard
Georgetown backyard

+128

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Linda Vista Landscaping & Maintenance, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Good efficient crew - quality yard cleanup."
Backyard
Turf & fencing
Custom fence
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morning Star Landscaping Inc.
4.5(
372
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Needed much needed work on our fence and a new pathway. They did a great job, were clean, and good price. No issues, will use again."
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Quick response

At Landers Ranch Services, we are a reputable excavation company located in Grimes County, TX. Serving the surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to meet all our clients' excavation needs. With our skilled team and state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure efficient and reliable results for every project.

Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Castro Family Landscaping
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were pleased with the communication and services provided. We were selling our home and wanted a quote for tree trimming. We were very happy with the Castro family team, we used them to clean our gutters and landscaping as well. We will definitely reach out to them in the future when we move to our new home."
SOD Installation
Backyard SOD Installation
Tree Trim
Property Maintenance
SOD Installation

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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4winds Irrigation
5.0(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Chris to reactivate our irrigation system. We live on 2.5 acres so needless to say, we have a large system. We recently went through some renovation and some of the wires to our system were cut. He came out and reverse, engineered everything, and got all the wires up and running. He never gave up on the project and work day and night, literally, and even came out in the rain sometimes to work through the issues. I could not recommend him enough. He’s extremely honest and very hard-working. You will definitely be in great hands with him."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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GT Site Services & Land Clearing, LLC
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We use GT Land clearing for all our site prep and tree removal service. Very responsive and customer centric. Great partner for us."
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX

+8

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Recommended by46%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.

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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