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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 Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Sonart Construction to remodel my sons bedroom and they did a great job. The price was very good, they was on time with their job, and it came out beautiful. Very good company."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Valentin Enviro Irrigation and Landscape
5.0(
53
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Valentin Irrigation and landscaping, they did a beautiful job landscaping the front and side of my house. They were all very respectful. I’am very pleased with the job they did and will definitely use them again for any and all of my landscaping needs."
Installation artificial turf
Artificial turf with walkway
New sod
New sod
Landscaping Project

+160

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Texas Repair and Remodel LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very quick and efficient. They did an excellent job of replacing 1000 sq. ft. Of carpet with wood paneling. They also replaced the carpet in the master bedroom, which is about 15 years old, with a new carpet that I am very pleased with. I highly recommend this company as I researched many others, and they give a very reasonable price for the quality of work."
Weathered Door
Weathered door
Weathered Door
Weathered Garage Door
Weathered Garage Door

+49

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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H&H Escobar Property Services, LLC
4.5(
147
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was done in a timely fashion, despite heavy rainfalls the day before. The owner kept me updated throughout the process. I am very satisfied with the completed work. I will recommend this company to others. RB Pearland"
Flower beds cleaned
Flower beds
Our Work
Our Work
Phoenix Dactylifera Trimming

+98

Response time10 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Apex Site Works
5.0(
11
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly responsive and showed up on time and completed the work exactly as scoped. Will definitely use again"
Candlelight
Candlelight
Candlelight
Candlelight
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Holman Hauling
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Friendly courteous professional honest reasonable timely efficient diligent.... If there is a need for trash removable.. Contact Steven at Holman Hauling Enthusiastically recommend."
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+2

27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Houston Excavation Contractors
4.7(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Houston Excavation Contractors did a wonderful job with the plumbing work they did for me. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for reliable plumbing."
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Houston, 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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DSN Construction, Inc
4.8(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a great crew! On time, worked hard, productive, with the right tools for the job. They did a concrete wall demolition job that was not easy - and did it with quality results. Communication was great as well."
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Underbrush Clearing

+159

Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Specialist and Landscaping LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joseph was professional, courteous, and very fair in price. I will definitely be calling on him again!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree trimm
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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