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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 Forest Hill, 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
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Firefly Earthworks, LLC
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Forest Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very nice personnel and completed job quickly. Cleaned up after too!"
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Work in Process

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
4.5(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Forest Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mercer Excavation was on time and completed the project in a timely manner. I will recommend this company."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+24

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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H & K Home Repairs
4.8(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"I have Henry twice to paint most of the rooms in my home and he has always done a wonderful job. Some of my rooms had dark colors and he did as many coats of paint as it needed to cover them with much lighter colors. He also installed new lighting in my kitchen. He is such a nice person to have working in my home. Always prompt, and Christy lets me know when he will arrive. Thank you HenryJudith"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Forest Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%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 Forest Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

"Friendly, down to earth, honest."
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Turf Rescue Hardscape & Landscape Design
4.3(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Turf Rescue team discussed our needs first, supplied an honest quote, worked fast and cleanly! We were thrilled with the outcome- trees trimmed, lawn mowed, flower beds cleaned out and readied for spring! Will use their services again!"
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Vio Construction and Landscaping
4.0(
67
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr paufisi did a wonderful job on my walkway and back patio. He was fast and efficient. For 4000 they even hauled away the old concrete that had cracked. We are so happy with his work and am looking forward to working with his company again in the future"
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+275

Recommended by71%of homeowners
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K&N Water Restoration
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest Hill, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very pleased with our experience with K&N! We had a slab leak in the main area of our house. They did all of the repair for the drywall, new paint, new baseboards, new flooring etc. The project was finished ahead of schedule (unheard of with insurance claims and remodels!) and they even helped us with working with our insurance to make sure we had the best communication of our needs."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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