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Ensign Excavation, LLC
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Serving Magnolia, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Jeremy of Ensign Excavation has a way about his business that makes you comfortable with his company right at first meeting him. Jeremy knows just the right questions to ask to figure out exactly what you are wanting & matching up what you are needing, especially if this is your first experience with excavation services. I would highly recommend this company and our expectation of his services went beyond what we could have hoped for, Jeremy's work is top notch. Thank you Ensing Excavation!"
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Ground stabilization
Ground stabilization
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+26

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Holman Hauling
5.0(
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Serving Magnolia, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service! They removed junk from our home and garage, helped us clear out a lot of clutter, and were professional, efficient, and easy to work with. We're very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone needing junk removal."
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24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smileys right on construction
5.0(
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Serving Magnolia, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Randy and his team provided excellent service in removing my old concrete and the clean up. Great to work with and would definitely hire them again for my next project!"
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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ColbyPro, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Magnolia, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Colby was a pleasure to work with, he is friendly, he takes a lot of pride in his work, and very detailed oriented. Our property had a lot of heavy brush, he cleaned out the underbrush saving all of our large trees, cleared the fence lines, as well as adjusted the elevation to allow the water to run off probably. Everyone that drives by stops to tell us how great it looks! Colby will treat you right, he is reasonable, fair and honest!"
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Telloc Landscape and Construction
4.7(
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Serving Magnolia, TX and surrounding areas

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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."
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Vertical garden residential
Vertical garden residential
Vertical garden residential
Vertical garden commercial

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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FAQs for excavation projects in Magnolia, 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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