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JT3 Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had cedar trees removed from my property they did a great job. Listened to what I wanted done and did what I asked."
Land clearing in Hondo
Mulching
Mulching
Mulching
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
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Berman Lawn and Landscape
5.0(
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic job on land clearing and river rock installation. Went the extra mile and trimmed some dead limbs on trees around the area!"
Landscape maintenance
Landscape maintenance
Landscape maintenance
Trimming
Trimming

+30

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Handyman’s Carpentry
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

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"Handyman Carpentry came through for me and my family! Our door was kicked in and I needed to feel safe immediately. Mr. Kevin came through with a fast response, and great work. He kept in contact throughout the entire time! Reasonable and fair pricing. This was an emergency for me and Mr. Kevin and his squad came through. We will definitely be calling on him again for more carpentry and home improvement jobs! Thank you and I pray nothing but growth and success for you and your business!!"
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JC Construction and Landscape Design
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jose and his crew did a great job on fixing and cleaning up an issue done wrong from another landscaper. Jose is a great professional communicator."
Response time1 day
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Holdsworth Services
5.0(
3
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Old concrete and reebar pool and concrete walkway removal, involved getting equipment and machinery through a narrow gate"
Response time1 day
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diamond W Specialties
5.0(
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Serving Ingram, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I researched many barn construction companies before making the decision to use Diamond W Specialties. They built me a steel buildings that is 40x40 including a 10x40 lean to that will be used as a porch. The concrete work was excellent as was the construction on the steel building. They told me they would be complete in one month from start to finish. Even with the week of Christmas holiday they completed the job in less than one month. The crew would arrive before daylight and work by their headlights until it was daylight then they worked past sundown. Each crew member had his specific job to do and it was like an assembly line. No one ever stood around wasting time. After construction was completed I expected them to pack up and leave but the doesn't half a day finding little things that most people wouldn't see and fixed them. When I went around the building looking for anything that was incomplete I didn't find a thing. Diamond W Specialties in my opinion is the best steel building construction company, period."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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. 

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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.

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. 

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