L&C Site Solutions
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
"Dug our pads and trenches, backfill to spec."
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Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We replaced mulch with stone and they did a nice job"
+33
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
DigDug Construction, LLC
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Excellent communication from bid to finish. Chris was very helpful, answered all of our questions and gave us a very reasonable price. We are extremely satisfied and would highly recommend the services."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Landers Ranch Services
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
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Customers say: Quick response
"Friendly, down to earth, honest."
+10
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Excellent service, excellent quality work, very courteous and professional, open to listening to and meeting our requests and concerns. Very punctual and kept clear communication throughout the project. Also, their pricing is very competitive. At completion of project great care was taken to ensure premises were back in proper order. We plan to use their services again in the future. We would confidently recommend Knuckle Creek Contracting llc to family, friends and neighbors."
+19
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Frontline Land Services
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They did an excellent job. We're so pleased with the way our property looks now."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rocklyn Septic Services
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Rocklyn did not only the work I hired them for but extra things since they already had the equipment here - saved me money! They also responded immediately when I had an issue with all the rain right after the install."
+4
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Reagan Lawn Care, Maintenance and Custom Welding
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1975
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Exceptional quality of workmanship & professionalism. Honest to the point communication through out the job. Fantastic finished product, very pleased, would definitely hire again"
Response time8 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
First Shot Land Services
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They showed up on time and ready to work. Unfortunately, there were some delays due to material deliveries, however they did the prep work they could while they waited and came back the next day to finish up. They kept me updated in progress and made my driveway look new again after the rain washed away my old one."
+1
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Old Villa Excavation and Remodeling
Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction
Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
FAQs for excavation projects in San Marcos, 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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