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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

"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

6 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!"
18 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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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

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

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