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Apex Site Works
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Serving Sugar Land, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"We had Apex do all the flatwork, irrigation, drainage and landscape design and install at our custom home. Amazing outfit. Great communication and excellent quality of work. Will definitely use them on our next project."
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Ron's Premium Property Solutions, LLC
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Serving Sugar Land, TX and surrounding areas

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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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Danmar Flooring
5.0(
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Serving Sugar Land, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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"The work is always top notch, the work that Fernando puts in installing our flooring here at Queens Lane always makes our apartments look the best. The work gets done quick and we love that! Great customer service!"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Texas Repair and Remodel
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Serving Sugar Land, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Excellent. Great communication, thoughtful consultation for the project (great/practical ideas), and the work was done exactly as planned. Highly recommend!"
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Aguiluz Landscaping
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Serving Sugar Land, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"I used Walter and his crew for weekly mowing and landscaping. They did a great job. I have also used them to clean up my flower beds and around my trees. They put in new sod and new soil. They also took down a large tree, including the roots. It was perfect. They repaired a 7â  fence and Walter put in a new gate. He even went to his house and built the gate and returned the same day and installed it. I was so impressed! As he was leaving, I asked him about a latch that was not working on a dog kennel. He went to his truck and got what he needed and fixed it right then! They are the best I have ever used for fence repair and landscaping. I highly recommend them. By the way, I am a single girl and they are very reasonable in their costs. They are just excellent and honest!"
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NEW GEN PLUMBING LLC
5.0(
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Serving Sugar Land, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend this company. All contact with the office and the technician were very professional and I found all to be very courteous. They came out to fix a leaking valve in my Kitchen on short notice and on a Sunday Their fees were very fair. I will use them next time I need a plumber. ."
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FAQs for excavation projects in Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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