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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 River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you are looking for a solid construction company sonart is the way to go for sure! All I could say was wow aside from the fact that my mouth was completely open for a solid five minutes LOL! The house was built around the 50s and hasnâ t been updated since the original build. To see our bathrooms brought more to a modern the lights was honestly heartwarming I know my mother would have appreciated this!Thank you again guys for your hard work!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mercer Excavation & Land Clearing
4.5(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mercer Excavation was on time and completed the project in a timely manner. I will recommend this company."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+24

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Firefly Earthworks, LLC
4.7(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."
Our Equipment
Our Equipment
Our Equipment
Our Equipment
Work in Process

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Perez Earthscapes
4.6(
289
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We used this company to cut down multiple trees on our property. Will definitely be hiring again in the future"
Landscaping stone work
Patio stone
Patio Flagstone design
Flagstone design
Flagstone design

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rogan's Tree Service
5.0(
24
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was great! Contacted me shortly after my request for service. He and crew were there the following morning to complete my project. 10/10 would recommend!"
Sirkel Job
Sirkel Job
Finished look
Before
Gardner Job

+18

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Demo Dog Landworx
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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E&W SOLUTIONS TX LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extensive stone retaining wall and land leveling work. Done on time and on budget."
Completed Section
Sub-grade prep
Freshly poured 2
Rebar/forms prep
Active pour

+24

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Turf Rescue Hardscape & Landscape Design
4.3(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Turf Rescue team discussed our needs first, supplied an honest quote, worked fast and cleanly! We were thrilled with the outcome- trees trimmed, lawn mowed, flower beds cleaned out and readied for spring! Will use their services again!"
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vio Construction and Landscaping
4.0(
71
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed help to fix my yard with a retaining wall, falling into the driveway and the driveway starting to be washed away. Unit crew showed up at eight in the morning, ready for work and made short work of what would’ve taken me all weekend. The best part was he stayed in my budget and didn’t have to cut any corners to do it. Vio and his crew were polite and very hard-working. I’m grateful and blessed they were able to come out and help me as fast as they did."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+275

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Project Simple
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed 2 rooms repainted to the color that I chose. He came in, got everything prepped quickly and painted the rooms very neatly and put back all the cover plates and other fixtures that he?s taken out for the job. Five stars for good work, cleanliness and carefulness!"
Custom built kitchen
Custom built kitchen
Custom built kitchen
Custom built kitchen
Custom built kitchen

+48

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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