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Houston Excavation Contractors
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Serving Stafford, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This guy did a good job Hugo he is very nice guy I had a leak in my front yard and I called him out he did a new line from the meter to my house with pex good prizing and easy to work with"
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NEW GEN PLUMBING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Stafford, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just want to say itâ s hard to find an honest plumbing company and these guys are it. We did an outdoor pool bath and these guys were competitive timely and got the job done. You will not be disappointed with their attention to detail, service and honesty."
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+7

Response time5 hrs
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Ultra Group Tree Service
3.9(
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Serving Stafford, TX and surrounding areas

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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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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Stafford, 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 Stafford, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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