Reeves County, TX Contractor directory
Excavation contractors in Reeves County, TX
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County excavation guide
Ground conditions and project requirements in Reeves County
Use this local research to understand soil, seasonal constraints, permits, and jobsite logistics before choosing a contractor.
Skip to 1 contractorSoil Regime ProfileEPA Ecoregion 79, 81 (Mojave Basin and Range, Sonoran Basin and Range)
Arizona Basin-and-Range Desert Pavement & Caliche
Dominant Soil Order: Aridisols / Entisols
Parent Material: Alluvial Fans and Basin Fill with Caliche Hardpan, Residual Bedrock Ridges
Arizona's Basin-and-Range valleys are excavator country with caveats: the upper profile is loose desert alluvium, loams, sandy loams, and gravelly fan deposits that rip and load fast, but production stops at the caliche. Cemented calcium carbonate hardpans (calcic horizons) run from 12 to 36 inches below grade across the valley floors, ranging from a tooth-scoring rind to continuous pavement that demands a ripper tooth, hydraulic hammer, or hoe-ram work. Excavators plan unit costs around caliche percentage, not depth. Desert pavement and armored fan surfaces slow the first pass; deeper cuts in the basin fill stay vertical surprisingly well in dry conditions but slake and ravel when wet. Groundwater is deep and rarely a dewatering problem, which is the region's one gift to utility crews. Monsoon-season flash flooding fills open trenches in minutes, shoring, spoil setbacks, and daily weather calls are standard. Export fill and aggregate borrow are abundant; expect long hauls only for select material.
Geographic Footprint:SW and south-central AZ: Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yuma, La Paz, Mohave, Cochise valleys
Geotechnical Baseline
Physical Ground Conditions & Soil Properties
Shallow Bedrock (<50 in)
30.4%of county land area
Moderate rock encounters along ridges and upper slope shoulders.
High Shrink-Swell Clay
11.5%expansive soil
Moderate shrink-swell; verify plasticity index on structural fill.
Median Water Table Depth
36inches from surface
Moderate depth; seasonal wet perched water tables possible in spring.
Hydric / Wetland Soils
0.5%hydric coverage
Indicates poor natural drainage and potential jurisdictional wetland pockets.
Steep Terrain (Slope >15%)
4.5%of terrain
Predominantly gentle to rolling slopes suitable for wheeled earthmoving.
Septic Severe Limitations
61.8%severe rate
High rate of conventional drainfield limitations; engineered or drip systems often required.
Dominant Soil Textures:LoamClay loamSilty clay loam
Surface Stones / Boulders: 41.4% 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
Reeves 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
July, September
Peak precipitation window requiring sediment traps and soil aeration.
Supply Chain & Hazards
Logistics, Aggregate Sources & Geohazards
Aggregate & Material Supply
Plant #1
Nearest active quarry: 12.4 miles haul distance.(5 active crushed stone/sand operations within 50 miles).
Flood & Hazard Overlay
NWI Wetlands:0.8%jurisdictional coverage
Karst Terrain & Sinkhole Risk: Low
2.8% of county underlain by soluble carbonate rock formations.
HUC8 Primary Watersheds:Toyah, Barrilla Draw, Coyanosa-Hackberry Draws, Salt Draw, Lower Pecos-Red Bluff Reservoir, Landreth-Monument Draws
Public conservation land: 0.1% (USGS PAD-US).
Area-specific FAQ
Do I need to call before digging in Reeves 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.
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