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New Growth Landscaping
4.9(
208
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Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was done in a timely manner. They were quick and did exactly what was requested. I showed up to the house to pay and they were all professional and busy cleaning the area they had worked in. Very happy with how fast they were able to get this project done. When I had returned the areas were cleaned and raked and it looked as if no one had been there."
Completed Upper and Lower Flagstone Path
Completed Landscaping with Hardy Perennials
Upper Deck Path Area
Existing Front Flowerbeds
Upper Deck Path Area

+44

Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jay Young Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
4.6(
74
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Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional and nice gentlemen. They helped us out in an urgent manner and we sure appreciated it! From the time I called until they left, everyone we spoke with was very nice!"
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+1

Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bautista Brother's Lawn Care, LLC
4.7(
28
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Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have several trees that were in severe need of trimming up. And one that had mostly died that needed to be cut down. One is a very large Fruitless Mulberry that was growing over a metal carport. I contacted Bautista Brothers Lawn Care, LLC about them. They came out the next day and gave me a very reasonable price on the job. I told Isaiah to schedule me and 3 days later they came in with their crew and finished the job in one day. I couldnâ t be happier with the job they did. I would highly recommend them. Their whole crew are very hardworking and really nice. Just an all around group of good guys. Give them a call."
Hammons fence
Hammons fence
Hammons fence
Hammons fence
Flower bed

+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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West Texas Aquatics & landscaping
5.0(
4
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Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and took the time to address the problem I am having with drainage. Turned up on time always and answered all my questions. A pleasure to deal with."
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Price Peak Services
5.0(
1
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Serving Lubbock, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We recently hired Price Peak Services to perform some basic landscape services and we are very pleased with the results. From the very beginning, their communication was excellent. They provided a clear, detailed estimate and stuck to it throughout the project. The workers were incredibly professional and punctual. Additionally, they made sure to clean up the workspace before leaving. The quality of their craftsmanship is outstanding, and our yard looks completely transformed. I highly recommend Price Peak Services to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled labor contractor!""
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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