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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Hondo - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Hondo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent service, excellent quality work, very courteous and professional, open to listening to and meeting our requests and concerns. Very punctual and kept clear communication throughout the project. Also, their pricing is very competitive. At completion of project great care was taken to ensure premises were back in proper order. We plan to use their services again in the future. We would confidently recommend Knuckle Creek Contracting llc to family, friends and neighbors."
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JT3 Enterprises LLC
5.0(
13
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hondo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work performed was actually land clearing (which was not available in the drop down categories). Using a skid steer and brush hog JT3 Enterprises did an excellent job of removing grass, weeds, and bushes on my 10+ acres property. The area was so large, they provided a drone video of the work performed. This was an unexpected plus for this job and demonstrated their willingness to go the extra mile to satisfy a customer. They were great to work with."
Land clearing in Hondo
Mulching
Mulching
Mulching
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Viking Water Well, LLC
4.3(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hondo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called viking water well to.replace my pump and they came out immediately and took care of everything I needed in a timely manner very professional and explained everything to me.very well also they were very cost efficient!!! 100% satisfied thank you viking waterwell for getting me out of a bind"
Pump replacement
Filtration
Windmills
windmill
windmill

+7

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for ESC Services
ESC Services
5.0(
1
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hondo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

ESC Services is your lifetime property solution partner. We offer a wide range of services for your property from material removal and demolition to land clearing and site prep. We welcome all projects big or small.

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ALL ACCESS HANDYMAN OF SAN ANTONIO
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hondo, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hi, I’m a reliable handyman based in San Antonio, offering quality work at fair prices. I specialize in TV mounting, fencing, drywall repair, flooring, furniture assembly, and general home repairs. Whether it’s a small fix or a bigger project, I take pride in getting the job done right the first time.\n\nI show up on time, communicate clearly, and treat every home with respect. My goal is to make your life easier by providing fast, dependable service you can trust.\n\nIf you’re looking for someone skilled, honest, and efficient—I’m your guy. Let’s get your project done!

Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf

+4

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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

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. 

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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