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Montes Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Montes Construction put in a walkway for me. They answered all my questions and guaranteed that I would be highly satisfied with the end result. I was. Pricing was fair and the personnel were very proficient in what they were doing. End result was a fantastic looking walkway completed in just a few days."
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Home Pro 915
5.0(
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Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough about how INCREDIBLE Jose & Ary Caloca are! I took a gamble hiring them for my flooring project since they didn’t have any reviews yet, and I am HONORED to be their first! I submitted a quote request on Angi and Jose called me right away, came out the same morning, and gave me an extremely reasonable quote. He and Ary started the job the very next day and worked tirelessly to finish the project quickly, on budget, and most importantly, with impeccable results and attention to detail. They went above and beyond every step of the way, and even left my house more clean and organized than they found it. I simply can’t recommend them enough. They are hard workers and very good, honest people. I’ve already asked Jose to quote me for other projects I’ve been putting off around my home. It is so valuable to have a good contractor that you can trust. I would recommend Home Pro 915 to anyone (and I’ve already started telling all my friends about them!)"
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On Time Contracting
5.0(
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Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Customers say: Quick response

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 services that are customization 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!\n

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cat 5 Excavation and Demolition
5.0(
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Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cat5 Excavation did an outstanding job on the excavation for my back yard. They were responsible, on time, and handled everything with professionalism. The workers were respectful, hardworking, and ensured the job was done right. I highly recommend them for any excavation needs!"
Response time2 days
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Desert Oasis Tree Service
4.5(
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Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Took 1.5 days.  Overall cleaned up excellent and took care to put fence panel back in place.  Would have gone much faster had they had a backup chainsaw as this was one tough tree."
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Viz Tierra Design Studio, LLC
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Serving El Paso, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Peter was on time and very knowledgeable about irrigation sprinklers and water regulation for the different irrigation areas. Kind and respectful and a good listener. I highly recommend Mr. Lugo and will hire him again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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 states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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