Schleicher County, TX Contractor directory
Excavation contractors in Schleicher County, TX
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County excavation guide
Ground conditions and project requirements in Schleicher County
Use this local research to understand soil, seasonal constraints, permits, and jobsite logistics before choosing a contractor.
Skip to 3 contractorsSoil Regime ProfileEPA Ecoregion 30 (Edwards Plateau)
Edwards Plateau & Hill Country Shallow Limestone
Dominant Soil Order: Mollisols / Inceptisols
Parent Material: Cretaceous Hard Limestone, Dolomite, and Indurated Caliche Beds
The Edwards Plateau and Texas Hill Country regime feature very shallow, stony, dark calcareous clays (Tarrant and Brackett series) mantling dense, bedded Cretaceous limestone and thick, impenetrable caliche hardpans. Topsoil depths are often under 12 inches, with solid limestone bedrock or cemented caliche exposed at the surface. Earthmoving contractors rely heavily on heavy excavators equipped with 5,000-to-10,000 ft-lb hydraulic breakers, rock trenchers, and ripper-equipped D8/D9 dozers. Land clearing involves shearing and mulching dense Ashe juniper (cedar) and using heavy root rakes to separate vegetation from the rocky ground surface without hauling excessive rock to off-site disposal facilities.
Geographic Footprint:Central Texas Hill Country (Kerr, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Blanco, Travis)
Geotechnical Baseline
Physical Ground Conditions & Soil Properties
Shallow Bedrock (<50 in)
72.2%of county land area
High likelihood of bedrock refusal; hammer / ripper required for deep utilities.
High Shrink-Swell Clay
82.6%expansive soil
Severe expansive clay; pad lime stabilization or undercut replacement typically required.
Hydric / Wetland Soils
0.6%hydric coverage
Indicates poor natural drainage and potential jurisdictional wetland pockets.
Steep Terrain (Slope >15%)
1.8%of terrain
Predominantly gentle to rolling slopes suitable for wheeled earthmoving.
Septic Severe Limitations
100.0%severe rate
High rate of conventional drainfield limitations; engineered or drip systems often required.
Dominant Soil Textures:ClaySilty clayLoam
Surface Stones / Boulders: 82.1% 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
Schleicher 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, August, September
Peak precipitation window requiring sediment traps and soil aeration.
Supply Chain & Hazards
Logistics, Aggregate Sources & Geohazards
Aggregate & Material Supply
Flood & Hazard Overlay
FEMA 100-Yr Flood:0.3%(50% NFHL digital map coverage)
NWI Wetlands:0.6%jurisdictional coverage
Karst Terrain & Sinkhole Risk: Low
95.0% of county underlain by soluble carbonate rock formations.
HUC8 Primary Watersheds:Upper Devils, San Saba, North Llano, South Concho, Concho
Public conservation land: 1.2% (USGS PAD-US).
Area-specific FAQ
Do I need to call before digging in Schleicher 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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