Excavation & Site Prep — SE Texas
Need the Ground Ready?
We Do the Dirt Work.
Building pads, drainage, grading, ponds, driveways — we do the dirt work that makes everything else possible. CAT 310 excavator and Kubota skid steer on every job.
Owner Operated • Fully Insured • Free Estimates • CAT 310 on Every Job
Does This Sound Like Your Project?
We've Done This Before. We Can Do Yours.
Need a building pad or foundation dug?
We grade and excavate build sites for homes, shops, barns, and commercial structures. CAT 310 on every job — we get it right the first time.
Standing water or drainage problems on your property?
Soggy ground, erosion, or flooding after rain — we grade and cut drainage channels to move water where it belongs and keep it there.
Driveway or private road that needs grading?
We cut and grade driveways, private roads, and access paths on rural and residential properties. Smooth, properly crowned, and draining right.
Dirt work needed before your contractor breaks ground?
We prep the site so your builder, plumber, or electrician can start on day one. No delays waiting on site prep.
Pond or retention basin needed on your property?
We excavate ponds, retention basins, and water features for agricultural and residential properties across SE Texas.
Rough terrain or uneven land that needs leveling?
We grade and level uneven land for yards, pastures, and build sites. The right cut, the right slope, the right finish.
CAT 310 excavator — Chambers County TX
The Right Machine. The Right Operator.
CAT 310 Excavator.
Kubota Skid Steer.
Erik Runs Both.
Whether it's a small residential pad or a large rural site, Erik shows up with the right machine and the experience to get it done right. He doesn't send a crew you've never met — he's on the machine himself.
No subcontractors. No surprises on the bill. You talk to Erik, Erik does the work.
"Thorne Works did an incredible job! Erik was professional, hardworking, and knew exactly what he was doing. They showed up, worked hard, and got the job done right."
— Jaime Ramirez, Google Review ★★★★★
What We Do
Excavation & Dirt Work Services
Site Grading & Leveling
We grade build sites, yards, and pastures to the right slope and elevation for drainage and construction.
Building Pad Excavation
Foundation and building pad excavation for homes, shops, barns, and commercial structures.
Drainage Channel Cutting
We cut drainage channels and grade for proper water flow to stop flooding and erosion.
Driveway & Road Grading
Private driveways and rural roads cut, graded, and crowned for proper drainage.
Pond & Basin Digging
Ponds, retention basins, and water features excavated for agricultural and residential properties.
Dirt Work & Backfill
Dirt moving, backfill, and compaction for any project that needs the ground shaped right.
Utility Trench Digging
Trenches dug for water lines, septic, electrical, and other underground utilities.
Land Grading After Clearing
After we clear the land, we grade it smooth and ready for whatever comes next.
Service Area
We Come to You — Across Southeast Texas
Free Estimates
Ready to Get the Ground Ready?
Takes 30 seconds. Erik will call you back — usually same day or next morning.
Prefer to call? (832) 597-7700 — Erik answers.