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Houston Excavation Contractors
4.7(
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Serving Fresno, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This guy did a good job Hugo he is very nice guy I had a leak in my front yard and I called him out he did a new line from the meter to my house with pex good prizing and easy to work with"
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Danmar Flooring
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Serving Fresno, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job helping me repair water damage in faux wood panel flooring. They also helped repair wood trim. They gave me an accurate and reasonable estimate, showed up as scheduled, and finished the job in a reasonable time. Recommend!"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Sosa Construction
4.6(
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Serving Fresno, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They started the job on the promised day. Everyone on crew was good to work with. I had an old barn and overgrown fence line removed at a price I was happy with."
Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Super Junk
5.0(
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Serving Fresno, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We found Super Junk Houston on Home Advisor. I was able to get a quote on the phone within a few hours of reaching out and we were able get on their schedule for the next day. We got a call ahead to make sure we were ready. The crew was prompt on the time they said (thank you!), grabbed everything we needed hauled away, and even swept the garage where we had everything. Looked SO much better when they left. Thank you so much!"
Response time40 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ultra Group Tree Service
3.9(
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Serving Fresno, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Sam?s for landscaping and couldn?t be happier with the results. From the first consultation, the team was professional, punctual, and clearly knew what they were doing. They listened to exactly what I wanted and offered great suggestions I hadn?t even considered. The work itself was top-notch ? clean, detailed, and finished on schedule. My yard has never looked better, and several neighbors have already asked who did it. Pricing was fair and transparent, with no surprises along the way. I?d highly recommend Sam?s to anyone looking for quality landscaping done right. I?ll definitely be using them again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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