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Avatar for New Ground Services, LLC
New Ground Services, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hockley, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew did an exceptional job with the decomposed granite installation and soil leveling, transforming the area into a well-structured landscape. The meticulous attention to detail is evident, and the freshly laid grass sod adds a vibrant touch, showcasing a lush green appearance that enhances the overall aesthetic. Itâ s clear that the project was executed with precision, contributing to a beautifully maintained outdoor space."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Apex Site Works
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hockley, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Five stars for Apex Site Works. They just finished resurfacing our driveway with gravel and fixed our sloping issues. The work is top-notch, and they even brought in extra material to make sure the job was done right. Great communication and followed through on every detail until the project was complete. Professional, punctual, and went the extra mile. Highly recommend!""
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ColbyPro, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Hockley, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired ColbyPro to remove 37 dead trees from my property. The trees were dug up, the root ball and canopy removed, and then the trees were cut up into 18-inch pieces for firewood. The canopies and root balls were burned, and the holes were back-dragged to fill in. The owner of ColbyPro explained how they were going to approach each step prior to the job beginning. The price was more than fair for the amount of work they did, and I would recommend them to anyone."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warren Construction Services
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Hockley, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the work Chris did for me! He did an incredible job on my landscaping—it looks beautiful and completely transformed my yard. On top of that, he also repaired a leak under my bathroom sink quickly and efficiently. Chris is not only skilled and knowledgeable in his work, but he’s also very personable and easy to talk to. He takes the time to explain things and makes sure everything is done right. Plus, he was right on time, which I really appreciate. Highly recommend Chris for any landscaping or home repair needs. He’s fantastic!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Acorn Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hockley, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Acorn Landscaping did an amazing job redesigning our backyard. The plants, lighting, and stepping stones look incredible and really make the space feel high-end. The team was professional and finished everything exactly how we wanted."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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