For General Contractors

A SUBCONTRACTOR YOU CAN
COUNT ON

J316 Excavation works as a trusted excavation subcontractor for general contractors across San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and all of Texas. Licensed, bonded, insured, SAWS-certified, and ROW-certified. COIs available on request. We show up on time and get the job done right.

Licensed & Bonded
Fully Insured
SAWS Certified
ROW Certified — City of San Antonio
COI Available on Request
Workers' Comp Coverage

Why General Contractors Choose J316

THE SUBCONTRACTOR STANDARD

Full Insurance Package

We carry comprehensive general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Certificates of insurance are available upon request before project start — no delays, no excuses.

SAWS & ROW Certified

J316 holds SAWS certification for utility installation and ROW certification with the City of San Antonio. These are credentials most excavation subs in the market do not hold — and they matter when your project requires them.

Reliable Scheduling

We understand that your project timeline depends on us showing up when we say we will. We communicate proactively about scheduling, and we don't disappear when the job gets complicated.

Modern Equipment Fleet

We maintain a fleet of well-maintained excavators, skid steers, and support equipment suited for projects of all sizes. We own our equipment — no rental delays or availability issues.

Clean Subcontractor Agreements

We work within standard GC subcontractor agreement frameworks. We understand scope, change orders, and lien waivers. No surprises at closeout.

Experienced Crews

Our operators have years of experience in South and Central Texas. They understand local soil conditions, permit requirements, and how to work alongside other trades on a busy job site.

Scope of Work

WHAT WE HANDLE FOR GCs

Site Preparation & Grading

Rough and finish grading, pad preparation, cut and fill operations for new construction sites of all sizes.

Utility Installation (SAWS Certified)

Water mains, sewer mains, lift stations, water hot taps, sewer taps, and civil project utility work. SAWS-certified for San Antonio projects.

Demolition

Residential and commercial structure demolition, concrete removal, asphalt removal, and full debris haul-off.

Land Clearing

Brush clearing, tree removal, stump grinding, and root removal for development sites across South and Central Texas.

Septic System Installation

Licensed septic installation for residential and commercial projects in areas outside municipal sewer service.

Driveway & Access Road Prep

Excavation and base preparation for caliche, gravel, concrete, and asphalt driveways and access roads.

Pool Excavation

Precision pool excavation for residential and commercial pool contractors. We work with all pool builders.

ROW Work — City of San Antonio

Right-of-way excavation and utility work within City of San Antonio right-of-way. ROW-certified contractor.

Service Area

WE FOLLOW YOUR PROJECTS ACROSS TEXAS

J316 Excavation operates across Greater San Antonio, the Austin metro, the Greater Houston area, and surrounding South and Central Texas communities. We regularly work on projects in Bexar, Comal, Hays, Travis, Williamson, Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Wilson, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and surrounding counties.

San AntonioAustinHoustonNew BraunfelsBoerneSeguinKyleBudaKatySugar LandThe WoodlandsPearlandSchertzCiboloConverseFloresvillePleasantonSan MarcosWimberleyKerrville

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Looking for a reliable excavation sub for your next Texas project? Call us to discuss scope, timeline, and qualifications — or submit a bid request online.