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Avatar for Cajun Shredder
Cajun Shredder
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Stonewall, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I could only select one category, but Kip cleaned up my trees after the ice storm, cleared our 5 acres, and built us a driveway! You will never go wrong hiring Cajun shredders! Great communication, fast and efficient not to mention the owners are great people!!"
Land Clearing
Response time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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J&S Geyer, LLC
4.4(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Stonewall, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys were on time and did an amazing job clearing land and disposing of debris on my property. I added a couple of little things that I needed done. The price was very fair and they were quick to get it done. I there was no riding the clock to run my bill up. I definitely would not use any one else."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Mulching Marine, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Stonewall, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Paul worked really hard in blisteringly hot temperatures to clear the areas we asked him to clear and went above and beyond to leave the areas tidy after the work was completed. I would definitely recommend Paul to anyone who is considering having land cleared of cedars. Paul also cleared out scrub to leave the oak trees uncluttered and more impressive than before."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Handyman’s Carpentry
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stonewall, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

"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!!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Construction and Landscape Design
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stonewall, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent! Could not have chosen a better contractor to do my required work. Jose and crew gave full attention to every detail, from keeping me informed, staying on schedule as permitted, and very knowledgeable in the various materials that were possible to be used. After completion their job clean-up was thorough, loading and hauling off unused material. I absolutely would hire JC Construction again, in fact, already have another job in the making for he and his crew! My yard looks great, thanks to JC Construction!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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