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Avatar for GT Site Services & Land Clearing, LLC
GT Site Services & Land Clearing, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A company reminding me of the way businesses use to operate! Respectful, honest, kind and took pride in doing a professional job. Brandon and Patrick listened to what I needed, made great suggestions, and started the next day. I needed plants relocated, new ones placed and an area cleaned up and re-done. Next morning I and my dog hadn’t heard anything when he barks at a leaf hitting the ground. Looking out the window I saw Patrick and his son Sam had already made great headway. They were like landscape Ninjas, and by noon the entire project was done THANK YOU So glad I called Brandon and found put he’d take on my projects.!"
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Lampasas TX
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Lampasas TX
Lampasas TX

+8

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Recommended by36%of homeowners
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BTJ Site Enhancement, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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"Ben and his crew did a GREAT job felling and removing 4 dead post oak trees from our property. He dug out the stumps versus grinding them, giving us a perfectly clean slate, was on time, pleasant to work with and did what he said he would do. The quote was very reasonable too. We are very happy with the work and would use BTJ again."
Waterlines
Waterlines
Waterlines
Waterlines
Waterlines

+11

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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First Shot Land Services
5.0(
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Serving Smithville, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lee County Crawlers, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They responded quickly to my calls for an estimate. A written estimate was emailed that same afternoon and calls returned regarding any concerns. They completed the job in 2 days. Great job will definitely call them again for another project I need completed."
Response time3 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Blues Trucking and Excavation
5.0(
1
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Exceptional professional service. I was skeptical this company could deliver all that they promised, as I was still smarting from a $10,500 chip seal done by another company that was a complete failure. They made a driveway 20' wide spanning to 40' wide and over 100' long. Also fixed 600' existing driveway. They also leveled pad site for the new home. Mr. Sardis Sr has over 40 years experience in building roads, and his son about 20 years. It shows in the quality of work. They own all equipment and trucks. I have NEVER seen a crew work harder. Quality caliche base from almost 100 miles away and pea sized millings. Each haul ranged 18 tons to 21 tons. Leveled a layer of base and sprayed with water. Then, a skid steer on rubber tracks compacted with a heavy roller. Another layer of base and more compacting. Then millings and compacting again. Mr. Sardis came back next day and rolled entire drive one more time. Left saying they would return to fix anything I wasn't happy about."
Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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