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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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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor 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
6 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(
287
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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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Dumpster Dog
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
44 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

"Wyatt did some excavation work and poured a concrete slab for me. Everything turned out great and I?m happy with the work. Would definitely recommend E&W Solutions!"
Completed Section
Sub-grade prep
Freshly poured 2
Rebar/forms prep
Active pour

+24

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GreenLife Hardscaping
5.0(
7
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving River Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They put in new sprinklers systems in for me and did a great job on making there angles and they did put up a new wooden fence for us also put down new grass for me I think they did a great job they were all so nice to"
sod install
sod install
sod install
sod install
sod install

+16

3 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!"
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vio Construction and Landscaping
4.0(
70
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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

Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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).

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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