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Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
245
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Serving Houston, 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
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Houston Excavation Contractors
4.7(
7
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Serving Houston, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DSN Construction, Inc
4.8(
46
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional,not having to worry about if the work would be done to the description of what needed to be done.From beginning to end,the job was done to satisfaction. I was very pleased. Would recommend them to anyone. Thank you very much NBM DEVELOPMENT."
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Underbrush Clearing

+159

Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Texas Repair and Remodel
4.4(
14
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Lyone was easy to work with. Attentive, honest and efficient in his answers. Julio, my man helping to plan and manage the work was awsome. He had lot of knowledge and found solutions to any obsticles as the work progressed. He went above and beyond. Communication was very easy. I am very happy with completion of my project of installing AC/minisplit, drain / water to run faucet, garbage disposal, electricals, gas stove, hood through roof, cooktop, cabinet for enclosed outdoor kitchen. The high strength aluminum glass enclosure in the picture is from separate company."
Photos of the completed project
Giant gabled window with 69 feet of NanaWall (accordion style folding wall system) and Big Ass Fan
Final product in the kitchen
Post Remodel picture
New

+253

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Telloc Landscape and Construction
4.7(
9
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Serving Houston, 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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FAQs for excavation projects in Houston, 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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