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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 Cedar Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sonart construction did a fabulous job on my Master Bathroom. The foreman was constantly in touch with me and made sure everything was as planned. I am very satisfied with their workmanship and quality. The service and price was excellent. I couldn't be happier. I definitely will recommend them to all my family and friends. 5 stars all the way thanks...."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Customscapes
4.8(
192
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cedar Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. They removed a dead tree that the builders planted on top of concrete. They removed the concrete which was unknown to exist until they pulled the old tree up and didn't charge me for the extra time spent. Excellent work. Would definitely recommend. Juan was a nice guy and very knowledgeable of landscaping."
New St Augustine grass
New St Augustine grass
New St Augustine grass
New St Augustine grass
New celebration Bermuda grass

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Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
H & K Home Repairs
4.8(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cedar Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Kristy was very professional on the phone, so sweet and concerned with making sure she got all of the details of when,where and the time to come. The gentleman that came to paint was so respectful, professional and made sure to ask me before leaving if I was happy and satisfied with his work. On top of being on time he did an AMAZING job. I am so thankful for the respect shown in my home! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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