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Jefferson County, TX Contractor directory
Excavation contractors in Jefferson County, TX
7 verified excavating and site work contractors serving Jefferson County.
County excavation guide
Ground conditions and project requirements in Jefferson County
Use this local research to understand soil, seasonal constraints, permits, and jobsite logistics before choosing a contractor.
Skip to 7 contractorsSoil Regime ProfileEPA Ecoregion 65 (Southeastern Plains), 35 (East Central Texas Plains edge)
East Texas Pineywoods & Sandy Loam Uplands
Dominant Soil Order: Ultisols / Alfisols / Entisols
Parent Material: Tertiary and Quaternary Coastal Plain Sand, Sandy Loam over Clayey Subsoil, and Creek Alluvium
East Texas is Coastal Plain pineywoods: sandy loam surfaces over clayey subsoils, with Kirvin, Cuthbert, Woodtell, Sacul, and Crockett among the dominant SSURGO series. The surface digs well, but sand caves when cut, and trenches deeper than about four feet fall in unless the walls are supported. Clay subsoils are plastic and move with moisture under slabs. Creeks and river bottoms flood and carry high water tables, so deep excavation there fills with water. Pine plantations and timber harvest leave stumps and logging debris on many sites. Water drains slowly through the clay subsoil. Roots and buried stumps lie in the soil, and they settle as they decay. Tertiary and Quaternary sediments underlie the pineywoods. Sand near the surface drains freely, while the clay subsoil below slows water movement. Creek bottoms have high water tables, so water sits close to the surface there.
Geographic Footprint:Texas east texas pineywoods counties: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Hardin, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Lamar, Liberty, Marion, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Tyler, Upshur, Walker, Wood, Rains, Van Zandt, Freestone
Geotechnical Baseline
Physical Ground Conditions & Soil Properties
Shallow Bedrock (<50 in)
0.0%of county land area
Deep soil mantle; rock refusal rare for standard basement or trench cuts.
High Shrink-Swell Clay
28.8%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
49.8%hydric coverage
Indicates poor natural drainage and potential jurisdictional wetland pockets.
Steep Terrain (Slope >15%)
0.0%of terrain
Predominantly gentle to rolling slopes suitable for wheeled earthmoving.
Septic Severe Limitations
70.9%severe rate
High rate of conventional drainfield limitations; engineered or drip systems often required.
Dominant Soil Textures:ClaySilt loamLoam
Surface Stones / Boulders: 0.0% 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
Jefferson County permitting authority / TCEQ Region Office
Jurisdiction over septic tank permits, soil evaluation perk tests, and drainfield sizing.
Housing on Septic:35.0%
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
June, September
Peak precipitation window requiring sediment traps and soil aeration.
Supply Chain & Hazards
Logistics, Aggregate Sources & Geohazards
Aggregate & Material Supply
Beeco Sand Pit
Nearest active quarry: 6.1 miles haul distance.(4 active crushed stone/sand operations within 50 miles).
Flood & Hazard Overlay
FEMA 100-Yr Flood:21.9%(75% NFHL digital map coverage)
NWI Wetlands:44.9%jurisdictional coverage
Karst Terrain & Sinkhole Risk: Low
0.0% of county underlain by soluble carbonate rock formations.
HUC8 Primary Watersheds:Lower Neches, Pine Island Bayou, Lower Sabine, Sabine Lake
Public conservation land: 7.9% (USGS PAD-US).
Area-specific FAQ
Do I need to call before digging in Jefferson 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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