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Troy Steel, Inc.

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Troy Steel, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Troy Steel, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very thorough job, done promptly."

Dean M on February 2020

Troy Steel, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very thorough job, done promptly."

Dean M on February 2020


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Cruzan Curbs

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Cruzan Curbs

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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Cruzan Curbs a high-quality company. We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in residential and commercial construction and landscaping, using the industries leading tools and techniques. We work with our customers not just on a business level but personal basis also. We focus on quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you! We offer many services from land clearing and driveway or roads to mulch and plants, concrete and concrete curbing and much more. Give us a call today!!

"They were quick and efficient. They did a great job. They were even able to come earlier than expected and got the job done in 1 day instead of 2."

Ashley A on June 2023

Cruzan Curbs a high-quality company. We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in residential and commercial construction and landscaping, using the industries leading tools and techniques. We work with our customers not just on a business level but personal basis also. We focus on quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you! We offer many services from land clearing and driveway or roads to mulch and plants, concrete and concrete curbing and much more. Give us a call today!!

"They were quick and efficient. They did a great job. They were even able to come earlier than expected and got the job done in 1 day instead of 2."

Ashley A on June 2023


Over The Top Land Clearing

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Over The Top Land Clearing

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to Over The Top Land Clearing. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Schulenburg,TX. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"Our backyard needing some excavation and relocation of dirt in the creek area. Not only was this accomplished but we got a usable road to the creek from the dirt instead of hauling it off! We were thrilled with the work- by far exceeded our expectations!"

Adrienne P on May 2020

Welcome to Over The Top Land Clearing. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Schulenburg,TX. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"Our backyard needing some excavation and relocation of dirt in the creek area. Not only was this accomplished but we got a usable road to the creek from the dirt instead of hauling it off! We were thrilled with the work- by far exceeded our expectations!"

Adrienne P on May 2020


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Reinier & Associates LLC

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Reinier & Associates LLC

5.00(
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29 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Reinier & Associates LLC d.b.a. First Shot Land Services strives to enhance residential and commercial property value through a natural approach to land management and functionality. We are a local Christian family-owned business committed to quality full tree service. Forestry mulching is a land-clearing technique that involves using specialized equipment to grind and shred vegetation, including trees and brush, into mulch. This process is often used to manage brush, clear paths, and control invasive species. Services Include Custom land clearing- Ponds, dams and embankments Right-of-ways Fence rows Shooting lanes Tree trimming Pasture mowing, road clearing and grading and more. **WE DO NOT do disease mitigation, landscaping work, or tree planting** We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Call us today!

"Overall great customer service. Gave me exactly what I wanted and they where able to execute the changes I requested very easily."

David G on October 2025

Reinier & Associates LLC d.b.a. First Shot Land Services strives to enhance residential and commercial property value through a natural approach to land management and functionality. We are a local Christian family-owned business committed to quality full tree service. Forestry mulching is a land-clearing technique that involves using specialized equipment to grind and shred vegetation, including trees and brush, into mulch. This process is often used to manage brush, clear paths, and control invasive species. Services Include Custom land clearing- Ponds, dams and embankments Right-of-ways Fence rows Shooting lanes Tree trimming Pasture mowing, road clearing and grading and more. **WE DO NOT do disease mitigation, landscaping work, or tree planting** We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Call us today!

"Overall great customer service. Gave me exactly what I wanted and they where able to execute the changes I requested very easily."

David G on October 2025


Expansive Homes LLC

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Expansive Homes LLC

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8 years of experience

Home Builders, Site Developers, Remodeling, Pool Builders, Fencing, Landscaping, Home Cleaning, Home Maintenance, Electrical, Plumbing, Home Networking, Solar Power, Electric Vehicle Charging, Concrete, Masonry, Carpentry, Service.

Home Builders, Site Developers, Remodeling, Pool Builders, Fencing, Landscaping, Home Cleaning, Home Maintenance, Electrical, Plumbing, Home Networking, Solar Power, Electric Vehicle Charging, Concrete, Masonry, Carpentry, Service.


Kleensite

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Kleensite

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Since 2008, Kleensite has cleared over 1,000 acres of invasive trees and brush in Georgetown, San Antonio, Austin, and all throughout the state of Texas. Our services include land clearing, cedar and tree removal, excavation, grubbing, mulching, dirt work, rock grinding, and more. We provide these services to residential, commercial and farm and ranch customers. We offer free, no obligation quotes. Call us today at 877-553-3674 or visit Kleensite.com.

Since 2008, Kleensite has cleared over 1,000 acres of invasive trees and brush in Georgetown, San Antonio, Austin, and all throughout the state of Texas. Our services include land clearing, cedar and tree removal, excavation, grubbing, mulching, dirt work, rock grinding, and more. We provide these services to residential, commercial and farm and ranch customers. We offer free, no obligation quotes. Call us today at 877-553-3674 or visit Kleensite.com.



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Wavy Restoration

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Wavy Restoration

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wavy Restoration in San Antonio is your go-to for water and smoke damage restoration. Our 24/7 emergency services ensure quick and efficient assistance when you need it most. Trust our experienced team to restore your home to its former glory. Contact us today!

"Better than I could have hope for. we are very satisfied. I highly recommend Wavy Restoration and the owner Jacob. Jacob and his team know what they are doing and they do it well. They are very clean as they go about their work. Jacob is very responsive, he came out to access the situation the same afternoon that I call him. My highest recommendation"

Nick V on May 2023

Wavy Restoration in San Antonio is your go-to for water and smoke damage restoration. Our 24/7 emergency services ensure quick and efficient assistance when you need it most. Trust our experienced team to restore your home to its former glory. Contact us today!

"Better than I could have hope for. we are very satisfied. I highly recommend Wavy Restoration and the owner Jacob. Jacob and his team know what they are doing and they do it well. They are very clean as they go about their work. Jacob is very responsive, he came out to access the situation the same afternoon that I call him. My highest recommendation"

Nick V on May 2023


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South Texas Brush Control

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South Texas Brush Control

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South Texas Brush Control is a contracting business that is owner-operated. With over 15 years experience we are able to bring in the heavy equipment to help turn your land into your vision. We handle land/brush clearing, pond and tank digging, private roads/driveways, building pad and concrete services. No job is too big or too small. We want to make your vision a reality.

South Texas Brush Control is a contracting business that is owner-operated. With over 15 years experience we are able to bring in the heavy equipment to help turn your land into your vision. We handle land/brush clearing, pond and tank digging, private roads/driveways, building pad and concrete services. No job is too big or too small. We want to make your vision a reality.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

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.

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.

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