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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

"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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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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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EBG Landscaping & Services
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Edwin and his crew did an amazing job. Our flower bed was full of weeds and the soil compact. They dug it out, added a weed barrier then soil and mulch. Saving his info in case we need anything in the future for projects!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

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.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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