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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
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Serving Karnes City, 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

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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IN AND OUT CONCRETE LLC
4.6(
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Serving Karnes City, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent experience. Raymond and crew arrived on time to provide bid and complete work. Site was kept clean while work was being completed. Definitely recommend Raymond with In and Out Concrete."
37 x 17 driveway
Title driveway
60 x 12 driveway
50 x 40 patio/ driveway
Title patio

+5

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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R&G C. Excavation
5.0(
7
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Serving Karnes City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Outstanding excavation work! I had a water line that needed replacement, and their team handled the digging quickly and efficiently. They showed up on time, worked safely, and left the area clean and leveled. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable and professional excavation services."
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation

+49

Response time3 hrs
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Legend Plumbing & Septic Co.
4.7(
178
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Serving Karnes City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Talked to Bret at Legend Plumbing and he scheduled for a Monday. They sent Bruce to find the tank and then pumped it. They are so awesome and very fair in the price. They keep me informed and did the job required. I am beyond happy with the service. I highly recommend Legend Plumbing as they are very professional and provide best customer service!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Baird Foundation Repair
4.5(
89
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Serving Karnes City, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fernando, his son Frankie, and Jeb Kraft (substituting for a vacationing crew member) were excellent. Their experience, work ethic, and attitude were outstanding. Every issue that arose as they repaired work another company did several years ago was solved by Fernando. He always provided several options and we selected the best one for the situation. Because Fernando hand-dug the needed holes and trenches he had no problem when he encountered the main electric line several feet from where 811 had marked it."
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Separation between Ceilings and Walls
Cracks in Doorways
Stair Step Cracking on Exterior
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+4

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Karnes City, 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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