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Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
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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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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

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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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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
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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(
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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(
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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%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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. 

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