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Houston Excavation Contractors
4.7(
7
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Serving Galena Park, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This guy did a good job Hugo he is very nice guy I had a leak in my front yard and I called him out he did a new line from the meter to my house with pex good prizing and easy to work with"
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Response time2 days
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Lightning Earthwork
5.0(
3
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Serving Galena Park, 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

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Workhorse Ventures LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Galena Park, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ponce, Workhorse's owner, visited the jobsite prior to his crew arriving to review jobsite conditions and ensure his team was prepared. Their work was excellent and prices fair. Workhorse ventures made us feel like a client and we will certainly use them again. I highly recommend these folks for your project too."
 Workhorse Ventures
Response time1 day
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NATIONAL DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Galena Park, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

National is a fully licensed and insured corporation, offering total demolition services, land clearing, interior/selective demolition, and excavation. I am certain that we can fulfill all your demolition needs and carry out your projects in a professional, precise and timely manner. When you next consider your arrangements for demolition I would welcome the opportunity to review your necessities and present you with a Free Estimate.\nWe strive to be the one and only company our customers think of because we have created value, trust, honesty and enhanced their dream before their eyes! God Bless!!

Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Total demolition
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FAQs for excavation projects in Galena Park, 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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