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Black dog land services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Goliad, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Born and Raised in New Braunfels, Tx. \nFormer student athlete at Texas Tech University - now looking to expand my land clearing business. From mulching, fence line clearing, rock grinding and site prep - I’m ready to help you out with your next project.

Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
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Texas Treecycle Inc
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Goliad, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Texas Treecycle Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Trip charges may apply.\n

Response time4 hrs
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Legend Plumbing & Septic Co.
4.7(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Goliad, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, knowledgeable, and efficient!!! I was impressed that Legend Plumbing responded quickly to my water line repair. Their plumber arrives ahead of time and handles the service directly. It was only a short period that he was able to finish the job, and I was glad that the water line repair was done effectively. A truly dependable service."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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