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Gomez Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gomez Landscaping did an awesome job bringing down my dead tree!! We have even talked about other projects for the spring!!"
full lawn service
full lawn service
full lawn service
full lawn service
full lawn service

+11

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Posas Construction
5.0(
8
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Serving Elgin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although I could not afford their services I wish I could have gone with the company to help me out. Very respectful and responsive and arrived on time to give me an estimate. I was not aware of average cost of my project they gave me a more than fair bid that I can not pay for at this time. Thank you."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Up n' Cut Tree Service
4.9(
60
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Serving Elgin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This is a great company , the crew was nice, polite and professional, cleaned up around work area after they finished , I would recommend them for all of your tree service needs ,"
Trimming Post Oak over Apartment Roof
Trimming Post Oak over Apartment Roof
Pine Tree Removal Leaning over house
Pine Tree Removal Leaning over house
Pine Tree Removal Leaning over house

+18

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Castro Family Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They arrived right on time. Friendly, prompt, attentive to our requests. They trimmed our trees and left them beautifully. They cleaned up all debri. I am sooo happy I chose this company. Reasonably price too!!! We will use them again."
SOD Installation
Backyard SOD Installation
Tree Trim
Property Maintenance
SOD  Installation

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BTJ Site Enhancement, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Elgin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ben and his crew did a GREAT job felling and removing 4 dead post oak trees from our property. He dug out the stumps versus grinding them, giving us a perfectly clean slate, was on time, pleasant to work with and did what he said he would do. The quote was very reasonable too. We are very happy with the work and would use BTJ again."
Waterlines
Waterlines
Waterlines
Waterlines
Waterlines

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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4winds Irrigation
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Chris to reactivate our irrigation system. We live on 2.5 acres so needless to say, we have a large system. We recently went through some renovation and some of the wires to our system were cut. He came out and reverse, engineered everything, and got all the wires up and running. He never gave up on the project and work day and night, literally, and even came out in the rain sometimes to work through the issues. I could not recommend him enough. He’s extremely honest and very hard-working. You will definitely be in great hands with him."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heroes Lawn Care of South Austin
5.0(
3
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Serving Elgin, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Happy to be the first to leave a review. I'd give 10 stars if I could! Todd and his team were OUTSTANDING from start to finish. Not only does he have an amazing eye but he's a great human being!! Fair price and no-nonsense. I told Todd from the beginning he could have full creative control. We had some ideas that he turned into something we never could have imagined. INCREDIBLE!!! I added a "Before" photo of what the backyard had become after the weather and our dogs ruined a lush St. Augustine yard over the last couple of years. I would recommend Todd and the Heroes team to anyone looking for quality work from a respectful crew."
Lakeway Landscape
Hardscape Path
Bee Cave Softscape
Sod Install
Bee Cave Softscape

+31

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

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