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Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
245
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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
3 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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