Top-rated excavation pros.

Get matched with top excavation pros in Katy, TX

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Excavation pros in Katy

Avatar for Texas Repair and Remodel
Texas Repair and Remodel
4.4(
14
)

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Great communication, thoughtful consultation for the project (great/practical ideas), and the work was done exactly as planned. Highly recommend!"
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
Avatar for Apex Landworks
Apex Landworks
4.6(
20
)

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was quick to respond to my inquiry by coming in person. We looked at the condition of the flowerbeds and he spoke about soil, mulch and what was good and bad for the plants. He was sensitive to the fact that at our stage in life frugality is necessary and gave us a conservative estimate/ price. He kept his word, worked us into his schedule. He cleaned the flowerbeds and put mulch all around the plants already in place. He finished by the time he said he would."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Platinum Construction And Dirtworks
Platinum Construction And Dirtworks
5.0(
2
)

Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"PCD came to put in a pad for my new barn. Their work on that project was excellent. The pad was level and ready for the barn to be erected. I ended up adding to their scope of work to clear some trees from around my pond. They knocked them all over, put them in a large burn pile and cleaned up after themselves. They made sure to put in a full day and ended up clearing some briar patches to round out the day. I plan to use them again in the future for some additional work needed on the property."
Food plot clearing
Food plot clearing
Food plot clearing
Food plot clearing
food plot clearing

+25

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 304

FAQs for excavation projects in Katy, 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 Katy, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.