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New Ground Services, LLC
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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 by89%of homeowners
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Apex Site Works
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Five stars for Apex Site Works. They just finished resurfacing our driveway with gravel and fixed our sloping issues. The work is top-notch, and they even brought in extra material to make sure the job was done right. Great communication and followed through on every detail until the project was complete. Professional, punctual, and went the extra mile. Highly recommend!""
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Apex Landworks
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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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Super Junk
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We found Super Junk Houston on Home Advisor. I was able to get a quote on the phone within a few hours of reaching out and we were able get on their schedule for the next day. We got a call ahead to make sure we were ready. The crew was prompt on the time they said (thank you!), grabbed everything we needed hauled away, and even swept the garage where we had everything. Looked SO much better when they left. Thank you so much!"
Response time40 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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