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Avatar for Valentin Enviro Irrigation and Landscape
Valentin Enviro Irrigation and Landscape
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Alex and his workers were fantastic! They worked efficiently, professionally and throughly explained what was being installed each step of the way. They were neat and courteous. I would absolutely use them again."
Installation artificial turf
Artificial turf with walkway
New sod
New sod
Landscaping Project

+160

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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New Ground Services, LLC
5.0(
56
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I found this company thr Angi's list. They cleaned gutters.,weeds,some shrub removal, trimmed, hedges and mulched. My tard is ready for winter. They showed up on time. We're efficient and kept things clean. Clyde"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Danmar Flooring
5.0(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job helping me repair water damage in faux wood panel flooring. They also helped repair wood trim. They gave me an accurate and reasonable estimate, showed up as scheduled, and finished the job in a reasonable time. Recommend!"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Apex Landworks
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

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).

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