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Potter County, TX Contractor directory
Excavation contractors in Potter County, TX
10 verified excavating and site work contractors serving Potter County.
County excavation guide
Ground conditions and project requirements in Potter County
Use this local research to understand soil, seasonal constraints, permits, and jobsite logistics before choosing a contractor.
Skip to 10 contractorsSoil Regime ProfileEPA Ecoregion 25, 26 (High Plains, Southwestern Tablelands)
Texas High Plains Sandy Loam & Caliche
Dominant Soil Order: Mollisols / Alfisols
Parent Material: Eolian Silt, Sand, and Ogallala Formation Caprock Caliche
The High Plains (Llano Estacado) regime features vast, nearly level tableland composed of deep, fertile wind-blown sandy clay loams (Pullman and Amarillo series) underlain at depth by the indurated calcium carbonate caliche caprock of the Ogallala Formation. Surface grading and scraper cycle times are among the fastest in the country due to low stone content and gentle topography. However, deep excavation for stormwater retention playas, water storage basins, and municipal trunk lines inevitably encounters dense, white caliche beds that require heavy ripper shanks or rock teeth. High wind speeds during spring demand aggressive dust control and rapid surface compaction to prevent severe wind erosion on open grading sites.
Geographic Footprint:Northwest Texas (Lubbock, Potter, Randall, Amarillo region)
Geotechnical Baseline
Physical Ground Conditions & Soil Properties
Shallow Bedrock (<50 in)
12.6%of county land area
Deep soil mantle; rock refusal rare for standard basement or trench cuts.
High Shrink-Swell Clay
1.0%expansive soil
Low volumetric expansion risk in native subgrade.
Median Water Table Depth
12inches from surface
Shallow water table; active dewatering or sumps needed for deep trenching.
Hydric / Wetland Soils
0.4%hydric coverage
Indicates poor natural drainage and potential jurisdictional wetland pockets.
Steep Terrain (Slope >15%)
7.9%of terrain
Predominantly gentle to rolling slopes suitable for wheeled earthmoving.
Septic Severe Limitations
47.0%severe rate
Standard gravity absorption fields viable in majority of soil types.
Dominant Soil Textures:Clay loamLoamFine sandy loam
Surface Stones / Boulders: 11.5% coverage
Compliance & Permitting
Earthwork Regulations & Permit Thresholds
Stormwater & Erosion Control
TCEQ Construction General Permit TXR150000 (Notice of Intent required ≥1 acre; SWPPP required)
Administers NPDES stormwater discharge coverage for land-disturbing construction activities.
State Threshold:1.00 Acre
Local Threshold:Follows state
Grading Permit: No separate county grading permit
Onsite Wastewater & Utilities
Potter County permitting authority / TCEQ Region Office
Jurisdiction over septic tank permits, soil evaluation perk tests, and drainfield sizing.
Housing on Septic:55.0%
Soil Evaluation:Site evaluation by licensed site evaluator; system design per 30 TAC Chapter 285 (soil analysis, absorption capacity)
811 One-Call Requirements
Texas 811
Mandatory notice window: 48 hours prior to mechanized earthwork (excluding weekends and legal holidays).
Licensing & Clearing Permits
Contractor License Threshold: Required for earthwork contracts exceeding $0 in Texas.
Burn Permit Season: Outdoor burning allowed sunrise–sunset except TCEQ-declared high-pollution-advisory days; county burn bans common Jun–SepAuthority: TCEQ outdoor burning rules (30 TAC 111) + county burn bans by Commissioners Court
Weather & Ecology
Seasonal Constraints & Clearing Windows
Design Frost Depth
0inches
Building code minimum depth for footing frost protection.
Frozen Ground Days
0days / year
Typical days with sub-freezing soil conditions affecting digging.
Wet Season Months
May, June, July, August, October
Peak precipitation window requiring sediment traps and soil aeration.
Supply Chain & Hazards
Logistics, Aggregate Sources & Geohazards
Aggregate & Material Supply
Sand & Gravel Operations
Nearest active quarry: 4.5 miles haul distance.(11 active crushed stone/sand operations within 50 miles).
Flood & Hazard Overlay
FEMA 100-Yr Flood:6.7%(100% NFHL digital map coverage)
NWI Wetlands:4.0%jurisdictional coverage
Karst Terrain & Sinkhole Risk: Low
0.8% of county underlain by soluble carbonate rock formations.
HUC8 Primary Watersheds:Middle Canadian-Spring, Lake Meredith, Upper Prairie Dog Town Fork Red, Upper North Fork Red, Palo Duro, Tierra Blanca
Public conservation land: 1.6% (USGS PAD-US).
Area-specific FAQ
Do I need to call before digging in Potter County?
Yes. You should contact Texas 811 at least 2 working days before any digging so underground lines can be marked.
How deep do footings need to be in Texas?
In Texas, footings typically need to extend below the frost line, which is around 12 inches here. A local contractor will confirm the code requirement for your site.
Verified local listings
Excavation contractors serving Potter County
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Tate’s Excavation
driveways, excavation, pond water management, septic systems, trenching underground
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