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Posas Construction
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pozas cleared Yaupon and cedar trees covering several acres. They worked quickly and efficiently. We are very pleased with the results."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Taylor Land Clearing & Dirt Work
4.0(
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Serving Columbus, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Mr. Robert Taylor was the first person to work on our very raw and overgrown 3 acre property. His insightful direction on what things needed to be done, and in what order, was indispensable. He then did a great job clearing a fence line all around, and grading dirt and debris. We highly recommend Taylor Land Clearing and Dirt Work. And are confident you will find Mr. Taylor as responsive and pleasant to work with, as we did."
Tank Dam repair
Erosion control Ditch
Auto parking pad
Final level after concrete was poured
Equipment barn pad

+14

Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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CenTex Woodland Co.
New to Angi

Serving Columbus, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

CenTex Woodland Co. specializes in professional forestry mulching, land clearing, demolition, and ranch improvements across Central Texas. We are locally owned, fully insured, and committed to safety, precision, and clean results. When you hire us, you’re getting experienced equipment operators who treat your property like it’s our own.\n\nTurning overgrown property into clean, usable land — safely, professionally, and done right the first time.\n\nWhy Choose CenTex Woodland Co.?\n• Locally owned and operated\n• Fully insured for your protection\n• Experienced, professional equipment operators\n• Clear communication and dependable scheduling\n• Quality work without sh

Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching

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Wallace enterprises
New to Angi

Serving Columbus, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I am 22 years old working full time and trying to get a business started on the side. Even though I am young I have lots of experience. I enjoy working I started painting with my family at 5 years old stuck with that for a while. Then went to another company and got more experience in a different trade. I am willing to travel my goal next year is to be near Dallas but will travel back and fourth still. If you need anything done don’t hesitate to reach out and we can meet, make a plan, agree on a price, and get it taken care of for you:) thank you for looking have a great day.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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