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Avatar for ALLSCAPE EXCAVATION
ALLSCAPE EXCAVATION
4.0(
89
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Allscape and their team came out to my property Did Excavation work For landscape installation as well Clearing My land And Installing Me A Gravel Driveway . I Highly recommend their crew and will be calling them for future projects"
Land Development
Land Development
Land Development
Land Development
Land Development

+36

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
245
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired sonart a Construction for a bathroom addition! Their staff was more than helpful and their crew was beyond experienced! They were actually able to finish this project a lot quicker than expected. Definitely gave me a piece of mine that I didnâ t have to worry about where the crew was are getting in contact with the office. I have dealt with some pretty sketchy construction companies and contractors in the past grateful that this wasnâ t the case here!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Oasis Landscape and Design
Oasis Landscape and Design
4.9(
40
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very glad that I finally found a go-to landscaper! I got more than 6 bids and Jeremy was the only one that actually provided design pictures overlaid with plants and installation of retaining walls and rocks. That made it so easy to visualize what the final results will look like. He did all that before I decided to work with him! On top of that, his price is also very reasonable. He was very responsive, flexible and patient. His crew works hard and are easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend!"
Georgetown backyard
Georgetown backyard
Georgetown backyard
Georgetown backyard
Georgetown backyard

+128

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grigonis Excavation Contractors
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding attention to detail. His solution to our pooling problem dramatically reduced our neighborâ s runoff to our back and front yard. He and the men who work for him were excellent. Every step of the way we were consulted. We felt as if we were a part of his team. We highly, without reservation, recommend Gregonis for your landscape needs and problems. Dora and Beverly"
Foundation Excavation
Culvert Installation
Land Clearing and Grading
Land Clearing and Grading
Concrete Demolition

+54

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for GT Site Services & Land Clearing, LLC
GT Site Services & Land Clearing, LLC
4.5(
26
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Look no further if you are considering rock grinding and mulching! We have several acres with trails but were unable to mow due to massive rocks. We wanted to be able to mow and drive the trails and GT Site Services made that possible. Our guest house had a backyard that you couldn't do anything with due to the boulders sticking up out of the ground, it was literally only weed eating territory but now that it is smooth we can do something with the backyard. They also took out this random slab of concrete that the previous owners put in that served no purpose for us and just blocked a spot we could use for parking. They did all this in 2 days where I was for sure would have at least taken a week! They showed up on time and literally "grinded" all day. I will recommend them to everyone. Brandon listened to our thoughts and ideas and him and Patrick made it happen. I love being able to just walk the property and all the trails now!"
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX

+8

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Blues Trucking and Excavation
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Austin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Exceptional professional service. I was skeptical this company could deliver all that they promised, as I was still smarting from a $10,500 chip seal done by another company that was a complete failure. They made a driveway 20' wide spanning to 40' wide and over 100' long. Also fixed 600' existing driveway. They also leveled pad site for the new home. Mr. Sardis Sr has over 40 years experience in building roads, and his son about 20 years. It shows in the quality of work. They own all equipment and trucks. I have NEVER seen a crew work harder. Quality caliche base from almost 100 miles away and pea sized millings. Each haul ranged 18 tons to 21 tons. Leveled a layer of base and sprayed with water. Then, a skid steer on rubber tracks compacted with a heavy roller. Another layer of base and more compacting. Then millings and compacting again. Mr. Sardis came back next day and rolled entire drive one more time. Left saying they would return to fix anything I wasn't happy about."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Austin, TX

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Austin, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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