TERMS OF SERVICE

San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation | sanmarcosgradingexcavation.com

Last Updated: June 2026

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

2. NATURE OF SERVICE

San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation is an independent lead generation and marketing platform. We connect consumers seeking local land grading, excavation, site preparation, house pad construction, French drain installation, land clearing, drainage correction, swale installation, retaining wall grading, driveway grading, culvert installation, and topsoil and fill dirt services with independent, third-party service professionals operating throughout San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, New Braunfels, Lockhart, Seguin, and surrounding Hays, Caldwell, and Guadalupe County communities. We are not a grading or excavation contractor, we do not perform any land grading, excavation, site preparation, drainage, or related services, and we are not a licensed contractor in any trade or jurisdiction.

3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DISCLAIMER

All service professionals connected through this website are independent contractors. They are not employees, agents, partners, or representatives of San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation or its parent company, Pritts Horizon Marketing. San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation does not supervise, direct, control, or have any authority over the work performed by any service professional connected through this platform.

San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation makes no representations or warranties regarding:

The quality, safety, or legality of services performed by any contractor
The accuracy of any contractor's stated licenses, certifications, or insurance
The timeliness or completion of any work performed
The outcome of any grading, excavation, drainage, or site preparation project
Whether finish grades achieved by a contractor meet IRC standards, local code requirements, or geotechnical specifications
Whether house pad construction achieves required compaction density standards for local soil conditions
Whether drainage systems installed by a contractor adequately protect the consumer's foundation, property, or structures from water intrusion or flooding
Whether permits required by the City of San Marcos, Hays County, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, or any other regulatory authority are obtained by a contractor prior to commencing work
Whether retaining wall grading, slope stabilization, or culvert installations perform adequately under site-specific load and drainage conditions
Whether work performed meets applicable building codes, county road rules, or local permit requirements in Hays, Caldwell, or Guadalupe County

Any disputes arising from work performed by a service professional are solely between the consumer and the contractor. San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation is not a party to any such dispute and bears no liability for the outcome.

4. PERMITTING & REGULATORY DISCLAIMER

Grading, excavation, and site preparation work in the City of San Marcos and unincorporated Hays County may require permits from the City of San Marcos Development Services Department, Hays County, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under its Construction General Permit program. San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation makes no representation that any contractor connected through this platform will identify, obtain, or comply with all required permits and regulatory requirements prior to or during work. It is the sole responsibility of the consumer and the contractor to ensure all applicable permits are obtained and all regulatory requirements are met before any work commences. Failure to obtain required permits may result in fines, required remediation, and other legal consequences for which San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation bears no responsibility.

5. NO WARRANTY

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation does not warrant that the information contained on this website is accurate, complete, or current. Cost estimates, price ranges, project timelines, compaction specifications, drainage performance claims, and technical descriptions referenced on this website are general industry estimates only and do not constitute a quote, binding estimate, engineering specification, or guarantee for any specific project. Actual costs, timelines, and results may vary significantly based on soil conditions, lot size, fill volume, site access, permit requirements, and other project-specific factors.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation and Pritts Horizon Marketing shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from:

Your use of or inability to use this website
Any services performed or not performed by a contractor connected through this platform
Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in website content including cost estimates or technical specifications
Any unauthorized access to or use of your personal information
Any foundation settlement, slab movement, structural damage, or flooding resulting from grading, drainage, or site preparation work performed by a contractor
Any slope failure, retaining wall failure, or erosion resulting from work performed by a contractor
Any damage to underground utilities, pipes, cables, or structures caused by excavation work performed by a contractor
Any permitting violations, regulatory fines, TCEQ penalties, or required remediation arising from unpermitted or non-compliant work performed by a contractor
Any property damage, flooding, or drainage failure resulting from culvert, swale, or French drain installations by a contractor
Any personal injury occurring on or near a job site during or after work performed by a contractor

7. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISCLAIMER

Excavation and grading work carries inherent risk of damage to underground utilities including gas lines, water lines, electrical conduit, telecommunications cables, and sewer lines. San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation makes no representation that any contractor connected through this platform will contact Texas 811 (Dig Safe) or obtain utility locates prior to commencing excavation work. Damage to underground utilities is the sole responsibility of the contractor performing the work. Consumers are strongly encouraged to confirm that any contractor they engage has contacted Texas 811 before excavation begins.

8. CALL RECORDING DISCLOSURE

Inbound telephone calls received through this website may be recorded for quality assurance and lead attribution purposes. By calling the phone number listed on this website, you consent to the recording of your call.

9. PRIVACY

We collect limited information through this website including phone numbers and contact form submissions. This information is used solely to connect you with local grading and excavation service professionals. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or telemarketing purposes. For full details see our Privacy Policy.

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content on this website including text, images, logos, and design elements are the property of Pritts Horizon Marketing and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without express written consent.

11. THIRD PARTY LINKS

This website may contain links to third party websites. San Marcos Elite Grading & Excavation has no control over the content, practices, or services of those websites and accepts no responsibility for them.

12. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Hays County, Texas.

13. CHANGES TO TERMS

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of this website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

14. CONTACT

For questions regarding these Terms of Service contact:

Pritts Horizon Marketing

prittshorizon.com

Myrtle Beach, SC