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Avatar for Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
4.8(
49
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very hardworking crew, who got the job done quickly and beautifully. I have gotten many compliments on my retaining wall."
Project Completion
Drainage flow plan
Project Completion 2
Drains installed
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+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Landers Ranch Services
Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

"Friendly, down to earth, honest."
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Avatar for Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The gentlemen that came out cleaned our septic tank. He was very professional worked very hard and got the job done. I would highly recommend Knuckel Creek to anyone that needs help."
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Frontline Land Services
Frontline Land Services
4.9(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed our property cleared out to have a building site with a great view of the surrounding hills. He did a great job opening up the valley views. We highly recommend him for his quality work."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Baker Septic Service
Baker Septic Service
4.8(
19
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great. They were prompt, even offered to come early on the day of their appointment, courteous, informative and didn't leave a mess."
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+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Revive Builders LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Revive builders did a great job with renovation andI definitely recommend them for commercial projects."
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Sierra Landscape, LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Sierra Landscape LLC of Boerne, TX. I've done 2 significant projects with them & been extremely happy each time. Steve Fey & his crew went beyond my expectation on my latest backyard project. The low maintenance & safe design will help save me time & money. My steep terraced beds needed a great sturdy solution & Steve Fey came up with a creative plan for an attractive raised bed design. I can't wait to host a party."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Borco Site Services & Demolition
Borco Site Services & Demolition
4.2(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Live Oak, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my yard cleared from 2 years of neglect. They did such a good job at a very reasonable price that I hired them again to fix my whole fence! They did a great job with that as well! Thanks guys!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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