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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

"Rick and his crew did a great job removing our old gunite pool. The communication was great, and he responded promptly even on weekends through text- and they were flexible with timing around the other exterior projects we had going on. VERY reasonable pricing compared to the other bids we received."
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

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!"
19 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

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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