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Avatar for Valentin Enviro Irrigation and Landscape
Valentin Enviro Irrigation and Landscape
5.0(
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

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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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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New Ground Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"New ground irrigation installed pavers lighting, covering, plants and stone bordering. Caesar and Mariano gave me a first class customer experience! Initially what separated them from the pack was their attention to detail and their willingness to win the job -we basically had minimal negotiations and were able cut to the chase and find that sweet spot between each of our bottom lines. As the job was being done Caesar and Mariano was on site each day and with a consistent fantastic crew. The work and the design was impeccable -I was more than pleased!! I had a contractor that was doing work on the inside of my house and they were even impressed with their process and the equipment/machinery they brought to the site to professionally compact, cut, execute etc. the job effectively and professionally. I will hire them again to design my backyard and for whatever else I need to keep my new Oasis beautiful."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Texas Repair and Remodel
Texas Repair and Remodel
4.4(
14
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Great communication, thoughtful consultation for the project (great/practical ideas), and the work was done exactly as planned. Highly recommend!"
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Giant gabled window with 69 feet of NanaWall (accordion style folding wall system) and Big Ass Fan
Final product in the kitchen
Post Remodel picture
New

+253

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Apex Site Works
5.0(
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Apex do all the flatwork, irrigation, drainage and landscape design and install at our custom home. Amazing outfit. Great communication and excellent quality of work. Will definitely use them on our next project."
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Candlelight
Candlelight
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Apex Landworks
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was quick to respond to my inquiry by coming in person. We looked at the condition of the flowerbeds and he spoke about soil, mulch and what was good and bad for the plants. He was sensitive to the fact that at our stage in life frugality is necessary and gave us a conservative estimate/ price. He kept his word, worked us into his schedule. He cleaned the flowerbeds and put mulch all around the plants already in place. He finished by the time he said he would."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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