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Scott's Manicured Lawns
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Serving New Caney, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"Scott’s team did an excellent job taking out our existing stone patio and walkway, clearing out tree roots and professionally laying it back. They also installed drainage next to patio. Everything looks great!"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Smileys right on construction
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Serving New Caney, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Randy and his team provided excellent service in removing my old concrete and the clean up. Great to work with and would definitely hire them again for my next project!"
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We Build
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Serving New Caney, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Meet the contractor at the job site to review project and discuss details. Demo was completed in a few days . Excellent work"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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4H Construction Services, LLC
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Serving New Caney, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Very professional, really care for the customer and what I needed and he went above and beyond to make my landscaping look much better than what I have imagined."
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+8

Response time1 day
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SandPit Land Innovations LLC
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Serving New Caney, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Very professional, was given daily updates on the progress of the work with video and pictures. Work was done in the time frame I was given. Will definitely be calling again when I need more work done."
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Response time9 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

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