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Avatar for Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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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
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Drains installed
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+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Frontline Land Services
4.9(
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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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 rate95%
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Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
5.0(
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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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 time1 day
Response rate86%
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Baker Septic Service
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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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
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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First Shot Land Services
5.0(
3
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sure! Here’s a professional and positive review for a tree removal service—you can adjust the tone or add specifics (like company name, location, or type of tree) if you’d like: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent Tree Removal Service! We hired this company for tree removal, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. They were professional, punctual, and clearly knew what they were doing. The crew worked quickly and safely, and they took great care to avoid damaging the surrounding property. Clean-up was thorough—by the time they left, you’d never know there was ever a tree there! Their pricing was fair, and communication was excellent throughout the process. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable tree removal."
Land Clearing
Packing in Road
Packing in Road
Original road
Grading

+1

Response time1 day
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Handyman’s Carpentry
5.0(
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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"Handyman Carpentry came through for me and my family! Our door was kicked in and I needed to feel safe immediately. Mr. Kevin came through with a fast response, and great work. He kept in contact throughout the entire time! Reasonable and fair pricing. This was an emergency for me and Mr. Kevin and his squad came through. We will definitely be calling on him again for more carpentry and home improvement jobs! Thank you and I pray nothing but growth and success for you and your business!!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

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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