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Cajun Shredder
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor 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
7 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%
7 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

"I had a great experience with The Mulching Marine. Scheduling was easy, and they were quick to respond, which made the whole process smooth from the start. They showed up on time, communicated clearly, and handled everything professionally. The quality of their work really stood out! Everything was cleared and mulched evenly and exactly how I wanted it. They took their time to make sure it was done right and that I was happy before finishing up. Highly recommend The Mulching Marine if you’re looking for reliable, efficient, and high-quality service!"
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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!!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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