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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
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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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First Shot Land Services
5.0(
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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

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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