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Apex Site Works
5.0(
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Serving Brookshire, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Five stars for Apex Site Works. They just finished resurfacing our driveway with gravel and fixed our sloping issues. The work is top-notch, and they even brought in extra material to make sure the job was done right. Great communication and followed through on every detail until the project was complete. Professional, punctual, and went the extra mile. Highly recommend!""
Candlelight
Candlelight
Candlelight
Candlelight
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Telloc Landscape and Construction
4.7(
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Serving Brookshire, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Projected ended up great. Had a flexible timeline which was good as the project took a couple of design iterations. Overall result looks great but project was a bit behind timeline."
Retention wall
Vertical garden residential
Vertical garden residential
Vertical garden residential
Vertical garden commercial

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NEW GEN PLUMBING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Brookshire, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just want to say itâ s hard to find an honest plumbing company and these guys are it. We did an outdoor pool bath and these guys were competitive timely and got the job done. You will not be disappointed with their attention to detail, service and honesty."
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+7

Response time5 hrs
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ultra Group Tree Service
3.9(
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Serving Brookshire, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Sam?s for landscaping and couldn?t be happier with the results. From the first consultation, the team was professional, punctual, and clearly knew what they were doing. They listened to exactly what I wanted and offered great suggestions I hadn?t even considered. The work itself was top-notch ? clean, detailed, and finished on schedule. My yard has never looked better, and several neighbors have already asked who did it. Pricing was fair and transparent, with no surprises along the way. I?d highly recommend Sam?s to anyone looking for quality landscaping done right. I?ll definitely be using them again."
Renovation
Renovation
Renovation
Renovation
Renovation

+32

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Lightning Earthwork
5.0(
3
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Serving Brookshire, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We actually self perform everything. From the initial estimate to the finished and ready for traffic product, Lightning's Concrete & Earthwork Professionals deiliver quality at a Subcontractor Direct to Consumer Price. We own (not rent) the heavy machinery, equipment, trucks, and tools. We hire train and develop all of the concrete and earthwork professionals on our team (not subcontract). We deliver direct from our warehouses from our manufacturer direct instock inventory of reinforcement of all sizes/types, concrete accessories, forming, shoring, expansion, cutting, & curing materials (not retail). We are eliminating the middleman mark up that end-users have been blind to, along with the mistakes that occur from lack of having direct contact with the ones who perform the work. We work around the customer to minimize impacts to their production in active/operating Facilities daily. We can place/pour concrete at any time on any day (Sunday included). We can Turnaround 10,000 SF of 10" thick Heavy-Duty Concrete paving w/ cement stabilization within 36 Hours (over a weekend). We strive to be the most incredible team that Concrete and Earthwork customers and competitors have ever experienced.

Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings
Valmont Coatings

+5

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Warren Construction Services
5.0(
2
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Serving Brookshire, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the work Chris did for me! He did an incredible job on my landscaping—it looks beautiful and completely transformed my yard. On top of that, he also repaired a leak under my bathroom sink quickly and efficiently. Chris is not only skilled and knowledgeable in his work, but he’s also very personable and easy to talk to. He takes the time to explain things and makes sure everything is done right. Plus, he was right on time, which I really appreciate. Highly recommend Chris for any landscaping or home repair needs. He’s fantastic!"
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
Concrete Sidewalk Repair
Tree Landscaping
Landscaping

+1

Response time1 day
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FAQs for excavation projects in Brookshire, 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.

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