Commercial Excavation
Mass excavation, cut-and-fill, and bulk earthwork for commercial and industrial sites throughout the Houston metro.
Commercial Excavation Contractor Serving Galveston, TX
Stone River Excavation serves commercial and industrial civil earthwork projects across Galveston County and the upper Gulf Coast, from the Island to the bay communities along the Houston–Galveston corridor.
Trusted by 20+ companies nationwide
Why Contractors and Developers Choose Us
Built for Commercial Work.
Built for Commercial Work.
Proven Over a Decade.
11 Years of Continuous Operation
We have been doing this work in Houston since 2015. No gaps, no rebrands, no ownership changes.
GPS Grade Control on Every Site
We use modern GPS-guided equipment through our partnership with Lone Star Layouts for precision grading that holds spec.
Fully Insured in Texas
Commercial liability, workers compensation, and equipment coverage. All documentation available on request.
Flexible Scale for Any Project Size
We run the equipment and crew your project needs, not a fixed crew that gets stretched across too many jobs.
Galveston County Is Part of Our Regular Market
Galveston County sits within Stone River's primary service area. We are not a reach-market contractor for this region. Our equipment is staged in Houston and Galveston County is a regular part of our project geography, including the Island, Texas City, League City, Friendswood, and the communities along the I-45 corridor.
Commercial development along the Gulf Coast requires contractors who understand coastal soil conditions, tidal influence on groundwater, and the stormwater management requirements specific to Galveston County and the Texas General Land Office jurisdiction in coastal areas. Stone River brings that familiarity to every project in this market.
What We Do
Commercial Excavation and Earthwork Services Across Galveston, TX
Earthwork
Bulk earthmoving, grading, and soil management for complex commercial and industrial sites.
Detention Pond
Detention and retention basin construction built to HCFCD and local drainage authority standards.
Underground Utilities
Trench excavation and coordination for storm drain, water, sewer, and wet utility installation on commercial sites.
Land Clearing
Heavy commercial land clearing for undeveloped sites. Brush, timber, stumps, and debris removed and disposed of properly.
Pad Site Development
Turnkey pad site preparation for commercial and industrial builds. We take raw land to a finished, construction-ready surface.
What Galveston Area Earthwork Requires
Galveston County earthwork is defined by two conditions that do not appear together anywhere else in the Stone River service area: coastal proximity and near-surface water table. Much of the county sits at or near sea level, which means detention design, drainage outfall elevation, and trench dewatering all require more attention than comparable inland scopes.
Soils in the area range from fine beach sand near the Island to soft silty clay and marsh fill further inland. Compaction on fine-grained coastal soils requires careful moisture management and lift control. Projects near the bay or Gulf shoreline may also carry Texas General Land Office jurisdiction and additional coastal construction permit requirements.
Our Projects
11 Years of Commercial Earthwork in Houston and Across Texas
Every project in our portfolio was completed on time and to grade. Browse a sample of our recent commercial and industrial work below.
Pad Site Development
Houston, TX
Grand Parkway Pad Site
Full-scope site preparation for a 14-acre industrial facility along the Grand Parkway corridor in west Houston. Scope included mass excavation, cut-and-fill earthwork, GPS-controlled finish grading, and stormwater detention integration. Delivered on schedule for general contractor handoff.
Commercial Land Clearing
Harris County, TX
Cypress Creek Industrial Pad Site
Heavy land clearing across 22 acres of mixed brush, timber, and stumps for an industrial pad site. Site cleared, debris removed, and rough grade established for GC mobilization.
Detention Pond
Katy, TX
Katy Business District Detention Pond
Design-to-finish excavation and shaping of a 2.4-acre stormwater detention pond for a commercial development in Fort Bend County. Engineered slopes, inlet/outlet coordination, and finish grading to civil drawings.
Pad Site Development
Houston, TX
Grand Parkway Pad Site
Full-scope site preparation for a 14-acre industrial facility along the Grand Parkway corridor in west Houston. Scope included mass excavation, cut-and-fill earthwork, GPS-controlled finish grading, and stormwater detention integration. Delivered on schedule for general contractor handoff.
Commercial Land Clearing
Harris County, TX
Cypress Creek Industrial Pad Site
Heavy land clearing across 22 acres of mixed brush, timber, and stumps for an industrial pad site. Site cleared, debris removed, and rough grade established for GC mobilization.
Detention Pond
Katy, TX
Katy Business District Detention Pond
Design-to-finish excavation and shaping of a 2.4-acre stormwater detention pond for a commercial development in Fort Bend County. Engineered slopes, inlet/outlet coordination, and finish grading to civil drawings.
FAQ
Common Questions From Galveston Area Clients
Yes. Stone River works on Galveston Island for qualifying commercial scopes. Island projects carry additional permit considerations including City of Galveston requirements, GLO coastal construction rules, and FEMA flood zone compliance. We coordinate with the civil engineer on all applicable regulatory requirements before mobilization.
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