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Avatar for Frontier Concrete Co LLC

Frontier Concrete Co LLC

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Frontier Concrete Co LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2023 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"This company was very professional and responsive. They did an amazing job on my driveway and I will use them again in the future!"

Adam D on August 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"This company was very professional and responsive. They did an amazing job on my driveway and I will use them again in the future!"

Adam D on August 2023


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Ellis & Brawner Remodeling

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Ellis & Brawner Remodeling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2018 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. Ellis & Brawner Remodeling strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"I very much enjoyed working with this company. They did what we agreed to and in a timely manner with no cost over runs. Would highly recommend and will be using them again. Easy to work with."

Chris M on January 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. Ellis & Brawner Remodeling strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"I very much enjoyed working with this company. They did what we agreed to and in a timely manner with no cost over runs. Would highly recommend and will be using them again. Easy to work with."

Chris M on January 2024


"Smiley was AWESOME! Very professional and AMAZING customer service!! We will be using him again for other projects!"

Allison w on June 2024

We make your dirt work, ponds, driveway, and house pads stress free we listen to your needs

"Smiley was AWESOME! Very professional and AMAZING customer service!! We will be using him again for other projects!"

Allison w on June 2024


KLS Construction LLC

5.00(
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KLS Construction LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Responsive and very easy to do business with - which is sometimes hard to find these days. Arrived on time. Equipment in good state of repair. Did a great job - left the site very nice. Very good machine operator. Next dirt job I have I will call them "

james r on November 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Responsive and very easy to do business with - which is sometimes hard to find these days. Arrived on time. Equipment in good state of repair. Did a great job - left the site very nice. Very good machine operator. Next dirt job I have I will call them "

james r on November 2025


Above & Below Welders

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Above & Below Welders

4.25(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2010 years of experience

Above & Below Welders proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call tod

"Above and below should be renamed to be “Above and Beyond” because they are awesome in every category. Response time, quality of work, completion time and price. I highly recommend them Kent B."

Kent B on May 2021

Above & Below Welders proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call tod

"Above and below should be renamed to be “Above and Beyond” because they are awesome in every category. Response time, quality of work, completion time and price. I highly recommend them Kent B."

Kent B on May 2021


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G & J Precision Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
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G & J Precision Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2018 years of experience

With over 25 combined years of experience in the excavation and tree removal industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give G & J Precision Land Clearing a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"He is very reasonable and does an excellent job."

Andres M on November 2018

With over 25 combined years of experience in the excavation and tree removal industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give G & J Precision Land Clearing a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"He is very reasonable and does an excellent job."

Andres M on November 2018


K & A Land Management

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K & A Land Management

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2000 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.


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Circle R4 services LLC

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Circle R4 services LLC

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2022 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

4.58(
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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

4.58(
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Customers say: Quality work
1946 years of experience

Anthony & Sylvan has been building custom pools in the Houston area for over 40 years, serving communities from West University Place to Memorial and beyond. Our expert design consultants understand Houston’s humid climate and diverse landscapes, ensuring your custom concrete or fiberglass pool is built to last. Whether you're dreaming of a luxurious backyard retreat or a family-friendly pool, we guide you through every step—from design to construction—helping you choose the best tile, coping, and features to complement your home and lifestyle. Plus, every pool is backed by the Anthony & Sylvan Lifetime Structural Warranty for peace of mind. Call now to schedule your FREE 3D design consultation, exclusively for Angi members!

"The process is set up to totally benefit Anthony & Sylvan. They had 100% of my money 5 months before completion. My pool designer was excellent although many of the items we discussed and included were not completed until I constantly contacted Project Manager. One specific item never was done at all. The project scheduler did her job very efficiently - but again A&S procedures are not designed to benefit us. The project manager DID NOT LISTEN. He had little knowledge of construction (I had to point out broken electrical conduit so it wasn’t buried in broken state). They have different people handling each aspect of construction and often it felt as if there wasn’t any communication between them. When they got here they would ask me what the other person did or said!! The pool is great and A&S has been around for a long time which is why I went with them. I’m glad the process is over but feel as if I should have been on the payroll with all I needed to do."

Dianne L on November 2022

Anthony & Sylvan has been building custom pools in the Houston area for over 40 years, serving communities from West University Place to Memorial and beyond. Our expert design consultants understand Houston’s humid climate and diverse landscapes, ensuring your custom concrete or fiberglass pool is built to last. Whether you're dreaming of a luxurious backyard retreat or a family-friendly pool, we guide you through every step—from design to construction—helping you choose the best tile, coping, and features to complement your home and lifestyle. Plus, every pool is backed by the Anthony & Sylvan Lifetime Structural Warranty for peace of mind. Call now to schedule your FREE 3D design consultation, exclusively for Angi members!

"The process is set up to totally benefit Anthony & Sylvan. They had 100% of my money 5 months before completion. My pool designer was excellent although many of the items we discussed and included were not completed until I constantly contacted Project Manager. One specific item never was done at all. The project scheduler did her job very efficiently - but again A&S procedures are not designed to benefit us. The project manager DID NOT LISTEN. He had little knowledge of construction (I had to point out broken electrical conduit so it wasn’t buried in broken state). They have different people handling each aspect of construction and often it felt as if there wasn’t any communication between them. When they got here they would ask me what the other person did or said!! The pool is great and A&S has been around for a long time which is why I went with them. I’m glad the process is over but feel as if I should have been on the payroll with all I needed to do."

Dianne L on November 2022


Pioneer Fencing

5.00(
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Pioneer Fencing

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Pioneer Fencing is a small family owned fencing company specializing in the installation of wood, ornamental iron, chain link fences along with many more custom or specialty fencing.

"Fast, honest, professional and very polite. Any work I need done these are the guys. Look no further."

Rick C on September 2020

Pioneer Fencing is a small family owned fencing company specializing in the installation of wood, ornamental iron, chain link fences along with many more custom or specialty fencing.

"Fast, honest, professional and very polite. Any work I need done these are the guys. Look no further."

Rick C on September 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

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