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Houston Excavation Contractors
4.7(
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Serving Pearland, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Houston Excavation Contractors did a wonderful job with the plumbing work they did for me. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for reliable plumbing."
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ron's Premium Property Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pearland, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We specialize in excavating and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Response time6 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Danmar Flooring
5.0(
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Serving Pearland, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job helping me repair water damage in faux wood panel flooring. They also helped repair wood trim. They gave me an accurate and reasonable estimate, showed up as scheduled, and finished the job in a reasonable time. Recommend!"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Texas Repair and Remodel
4.4(
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Serving Pearland, TX and surrounding areas

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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."
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Giant gabled window with 69 feet of NanaWall (accordion style folding wall system) and Big Ass Fan
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Clean It Right
4.9(
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Serving Pearland, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I prefer this type of service where a group of people come in, do their job quickly and efficiently, then leave. Lisa has done a great job training each of her crew members to do their own job well. When they leave, my house is like I want it to be. Lisa is very professional and is customer oriented. It is important to her that her crew does a good job and she leads by example. I am pleased with this service."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aguiluz Landscaping
3.7(
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Serving Pearland, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"1.Installed a 120 feet drainage in my backyard. By pass water main in a very smart way. 2. Installed a fence gate. Overall excellent work, attention to detail. Aguiluz is high quality contractor. Definitely recommend to someone else. I will hire them again."
After Pergola, Fence and Patio
After Pergola, Fence and Patio
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+87

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ultra Group Tree Service
3.9(
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Serving Pearland, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Sam?s for landscaping and couldn?t be happier with the results. From the first consultation, the team was professional, punctual, and clearly knew what they were doing. They listened to exactly what I wanted and offered great suggestions I hadn?t even considered. The work itself was top-notch ? clean, detailed, and finished on schedule. My yard has never looked better, and several neighbors have already asked who did it. Pricing was fair and transparent, with no surprises along the way. I?d highly recommend Sam?s to anyone looking for quality landscaping done right. I?ll definitely be using them again."
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+32

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Pearland, 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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