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Freedom Land Services and Consulting LLC
Freedom Land Services and Consulting LLC
We Specialize in, Land Clearing, Excavation and Trenching, Site Preparation, Removal of Trees, Rock, Dirt and More, Hauling and delivery of Materials, Demolition, Concrete work
"I needed a solution to redirecting water that was pooling in my yard from my home’s gutter downspouts. The downspouts needed to be buried and moved away from the house, some drains added and low lawn spots regraded. After a number of consults from other companies trying to sell me costly drain systems and unneeded products, Freedom Land Services was clearly the best choice and top tier. Consultation, punctuality, professionalism, expertise, communication, fast completion, no up-selling and honest pricing, informative, and my yard was left so very clean and tidy during the project and after. I really appreciate the time and attention to detail Adam and his team took to customize and execute my project, and it works flawlessly. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results!"
April K on December 2024
We Specialize in, Land Clearing, Excavation and Trenching, Site Preparation, Removal of Trees, Rock, Dirt and More, Hauling and delivery of Materials, Demolition, Concrete work
"I needed a solution to redirecting water that was pooling in my yard from my home’s gutter downspouts. The downspouts needed to be buried and moved away from the house, some drains added and low lawn spots regraded. After a number of consults from other companies trying to sell me costly drain systems and unneeded products, Freedom Land Services was clearly the best choice and top tier. Consultation, punctuality, professionalism, expertise, communication, fast completion, no up-selling and honest pricing, informative, and my yard was left so very clean and tidy during the project and after. I really appreciate the time and attention to detail Adam and his team took to customize and execute my project, and it works flawlessly. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results!"
April K on December 2024

Hat Creek Land Services
Hat Creek Land Services
Hat Creek Land Services, LLC has been in business 2 years. We are family owned and operated. I have 30 years experience in the construction field and my Son has 15 years. We do land clearing, mulching, spread dirt and gravel, building pads, ponds, put in culverts and we also do demolition.
"Graded and did what was asked"
Coltin P on May 2024
Hat Creek Land Services, LLC has been in business 2 years. We are family owned and operated. I have 30 years experience in the construction field and my Son has 15 years. We do land clearing, mulching, spread dirt and gravel, building pads, ponds, put in culverts and we also do demolition.
"Graded and did what was asked"
Coltin P on May 2024

Texas Region Construction LLC
Texas Region Construction LLC
Texas Region Construction is your go to for all land improvement needs in Central/South Texas and the Greater San Antonio area. From land clearing/mulching and demolition to underbrush control and driveways, we handle all your dirt work and land improvement needs.
"Texas Region Construction did an amazing job cleaning up our property. We have a lot of trees and the place really needed to be cleared. They are very professional and I was very happy with the work! Definitely look forward to using them again!"
Sarah C on November 2023
Texas Region Construction is your go to for all land improvement needs in Central/South Texas and the Greater San Antonio area. From land clearing/mulching and demolition to underbrush control and driveways, we handle all your dirt work and land improvement needs.
"Texas Region Construction did an amazing job cleaning up our property. We have a lot of trees and the place really needed to be cleared. They are very professional and I was very happy with the work! Definitely look forward to using them again!"
Sarah C on November 2023

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter plumbers in Austin provide full service plumbing maintenance and repairs and clogged drain cleaning, 24 hours a day. Roto-Rooter's Austin plumbers offer residential and commercial plumbing services that customers depend on for all of their local plumbing needs.
"Elderly Abuse …. Run I woke up to a leak in my front yard as I headed out of town. My wife called Roto Rooter as she left for work to come give us a quote. They said they only needed someone there to greet them when they arrived. So we had my 85 year old, legally blind, suffering from dementia mother, who lives next door, meet them outside so they could begin with their estimate. They never called us for a quote. Instead he replaced one section of pipe (which was only 4 ft. long), and a shut off valve (which he said was broken but was not) and charged a whopping $6,500. He walked next door and demanded payment from my blind mother. NO APPROVAL WAS GIVEN!!!! NO PHONE CALL WAS MADE!!! My mother, who isn’t mentally with us anymore, gave them her credit card and boom…… $6,500. We didn’t get a new water heater or a new sprinkler system. We got one 4 ft. section of pipe for $6,500 and a shiny new on/off valve which was not needed. That guy new what he was doing. He didn’t call us for a reason. He took one look at my blind old mom with dementia and charged whatever he wanted. He left us an arbitrary bill I could hardly read with little to no specifics. I have attached…. When I called the manager he did return half of the amount. It sounded like we were making progress. I still asked for an itemized receipt so I could see how 4 ft. of pipe and a valve would cost $3,250. If I stayed in town this repair would have cost me a total of $75 dollars in materials. He said he would get that itemized receipt and then has ghosted me ever since. I have reached out on numerous occasions. This company did not have permission to do $6,500 or $3,250 worth of work on my property. They were called for an estimate and took advantage of my elderly, blind, dementia plagued mother to run up a huge bill that no one can explain. They demanded that my mother, who isn’t the homeowner, pay $6,500. My wife waited by her phone all day for an estimate that never came. This is morally and ethically appalling at every level. Just for reference, we had our foundation lifted for $9,000 last year. They dug under the house in several areas and lifted it. This guy wanted about the same for replacing a 4 ft. section of pipe. How is this real????"
Stan F on May 2024
Roto-Rooter plumbers in Austin provide full service plumbing maintenance and repairs and clogged drain cleaning, 24 hours a day. Roto-Rooter's Austin plumbers offer residential and commercial plumbing services that customers depend on for all of their local plumbing needs.
"Elderly Abuse …. Run I woke up to a leak in my front yard as I headed out of town. My wife called Roto Rooter as she left for work to come give us a quote. They said they only needed someone there to greet them when they arrived. So we had my 85 year old, legally blind, suffering from dementia mother, who lives next door, meet them outside so they could begin with their estimate. They never called us for a quote. Instead he replaced one section of pipe (which was only 4 ft. long), and a shut off valve (which he said was broken but was not) and charged a whopping $6,500. He walked next door and demanded payment from my blind mother. NO APPROVAL WAS GIVEN!!!! NO PHONE CALL WAS MADE!!! My mother, who isn’t mentally with us anymore, gave them her credit card and boom…… $6,500. We didn’t get a new water heater or a new sprinkler system. We got one 4 ft. section of pipe for $6,500 and a shiny new on/off valve which was not needed. That guy new what he was doing. He didn’t call us for a reason. He took one look at my blind old mom with dementia and charged whatever he wanted. He left us an arbitrary bill I could hardly read with little to no specifics. I have attached…. When I called the manager he did return half of the amount. It sounded like we were making progress. I still asked for an itemized receipt so I could see how 4 ft. of pipe and a valve would cost $3,250. If I stayed in town this repair would have cost me a total of $75 dollars in materials. He said he would get that itemized receipt and then has ghosted me ever since. I have reached out on numerous occasions. This company did not have permission to do $6,500 or $3,250 worth of work on my property. They were called for an estimate and took advantage of my elderly, blind, dementia plagued mother to run up a huge bill that no one can explain. They demanded that my mother, who isn’t the homeowner, pay $6,500. My wife waited by her phone all day for an estimate that never came. This is morally and ethically appalling at every level. Just for reference, we had our foundation lifted for $9,000 last year. They dug under the house in several areas and lifted it. This guy wanted about the same for replacing a 4 ft. section of pipe. How is this real????"
Stan F on May 2024

Cajun Shredder
Cajun Shredder
Cajun Shredder is family owned and operated. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our family business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. We are proud of the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with proper equipment and our ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are engaged with our customers' needs and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Exceptional job, the man is an artist and very knowledgeable about trees. Kip apprised us by phone or text with times and schedules and was timely the day of the job. Definite hire again in the future."
Karen Y on May 2025
Cajun Shredder is family owned and operated. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our family business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. We are proud of the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with proper equipment and our ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are engaged with our customers' needs and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Exceptional job, the man is an artist and very knowledgeable about trees. Kip apprised us by phone or text with times and schedules and was timely the day of the job. Definite hire again in the future."
Karen Y on May 2025

Arneson Land Services, LLC
Arneson Land Services, LLC
Arneson Land Services LLC 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.
Arneson Land Services LLC 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.
Stonewall Smoke House and More
Stonewall Smoke House and More
we are 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.
we are 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.
Lone Star Ranchscapes
Lone Star Ranchscapes
Lone Star Ranchscapes is more than just another land clearing and site contractor. We are locally owned and operated right here in the Hill Country. We quickly learned the value of our taking care of neighbors and the Hill Country first! It is our duty to strive for both preservation and conservation of the Hill Country’s unique ecosystem. We have an extensive resume working with homeowners, builders and developers. We offer unique budget friendly solutions, prompt customer service, and superior quality of work. Please don't forget to check out our website https://lonestarranchscapes.com/
"This company is Great. They always showed up when they said they would. Austin is extremely knowledgeable about hydro mulching and very patient with answering all my questions and explaining what we needed to do. I highly recommend them! Austin also helped with coordinating getting our irrigation system in."
Jan P on November 2020
Lone Star Ranchscapes is more than just another land clearing and site contractor. We are locally owned and operated right here in the Hill Country. We quickly learned the value of our taking care of neighbors and the Hill Country first! It is our duty to strive for both preservation and conservation of the Hill Country’s unique ecosystem. We have an extensive resume working with homeowners, builders and developers. We offer unique budget friendly solutions, prompt customer service, and superior quality of work. Please don't forget to check out our website https://lonestarranchscapes.com/
"This company is Great. They always showed up when they said they would. Austin is extremely knowledgeable about hydro mulching and very patient with answering all my questions and explaining what we needed to do. I highly recommend them! Austin also helped with coordinating getting our irrigation system in."
Jan P on November 2020
Double F Contracting
Double F Contracting
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Elevate Land Services
Elevate Land Services
We are the #1 provider of mulching, rock, grinding, excavation, and any general land services in the Texas hill country.
"amazing on time had the right equipment and verry organized"
Jake M on October 2024
We are the #1 provider of mulching, rock, grinding, excavation, and any general land services in the Texas hill country.
"amazing on time had the right equipment and verry organized"
Jake M on October 2024
FAQs for excavation projects in Johnson City, TX
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
The Johnson City, TX homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Digging a trench is usually the first step in a larger home project. Our trenching cost calculator breaks down the factors that affect the price tag of this job.
Excavation costs $1,500 to $6,300 for most residential projects—but it depends on factors like the size of the area. This guide will help you plan a budget.
If you’re building a new home, you might need to consider the cost of digging out a basement. Use this pricing guide to get an estimate for the project.
Trenching involves digging long, deep channels, but edging creates shallow, neat borders. Learn more about each method and when to use them.
A residential trencher will dig 1 foot to 6 feet deep, depending on the machine. Learn how deep a trencher will dig and which trencher to use.
Who can dig a trench for you? You can rent trenching equipment for a simple job, but a local excavation company can help with tough ones. Here's how.
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