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Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sunset Valley, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Sonart Construction to remodel my sons bedroom and they did a great job. The price was very good, they was on time with their job, and it came out beautiful. Very good company."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Linda Vista Landscaping & Maintenance, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Sunset Valley, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Felipe gave 100% effort to our backyard project - installing new limestone steps, re-sodding, adding a stone garden, planting and general seasonal clean-up. He made excellent suggestions and worked very hard to satisfy, despite our constant requests. Couldn't be happier with the results."
Backyard
Turf & fencing
Custom fence
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sunset Valley, TX and surrounding areas

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At Landers Ranch Services, we are a reputable excavation company located in Grimes County, TX. Serving the surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to meet all our clients' excavation needs. With our skilled team and state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure efficient and reliable results for every project.

Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Castro Family Landscaping
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sunset Valley, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They cleaned up our dead bushes and plants from the freeze which was a huge job. They also took care of all of the debris and even trimmed a limb that had broken. Nice guys, on time, and a delight to work with."
SOD Installation
Backyard SOD Installation
Tree Trim
Property Maintenance
SOD  Installation

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Perfect Handyman
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sunset Valley, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Perfect Handyman, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you are looking for the best general contractor in town, give us a call today!

Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Martin Gonzalez Masonry
4.9(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sunset Valley, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Martin and his crew did an exceptional job at a reasonable price. Always here by 8am and left by 4pm. Endured heat and a heavy work load. Patio, walkway, fire pit, seating area and columns. Highly recommended. Would love to post pictures. I handed Martin the picture and he and his crew went well beyond expectations. Very professional. Will have more work in the future for Martin and his team."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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. 

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

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