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Strube Land Services LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Kristopher Strube/ Owner/Operator is very easy to work with. He operates in a very professional manner. He is hard working and very well mannered. I was very pleased and pleasantly surprised with all the work that was accomplished in the short time he had his equipment operating on our ranch. Kristopher went above and beyond for us. He was very efficient and stayed within the budget that was originally established. I highly recommend Kristopher Strube and his employees at Strube Land Services for any brush, tree, clearing, road work, or any land improvement needs. Thanks again Strube Land Servicesâ ¦ You guys are awesome!!!"
Grubbing and rake.
Washout
Entrance
Washout
Entrance

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Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Triple Deuce LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Pond Build
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

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Black Knuckle Ranch
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Black Knuckle Land Management provides professional land clearing and property improvement services for residential, ranch, farm, and commercial properties. We specialize in forestry mulching, brush and cedar removal, pasture and acreage mowing, fence-line clearing, right-of-way maintenance, lot clearing, and general property cleanup.\n\nUsing professional-grade equipment, we can reclaim overgrown property, clear unwanted trees and brush, open up trails and access roads, clean up fence lines, and turn neglected acreage back into usable land.\n\nWe pride ourselves on showing up when we say we will, communicating clearly, and leaving properties looking noticeably better when the job is finished. Whether you need a small lot cleaned up or multiple acres reclaimed, Black Knuckle Land Management has the equipment and experience to get it done.\n

Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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