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The Sebastians Land Cleaning
4.6(
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Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would highly recommend Sebastianâ s Land Cleaning. Not only did they haul our junk to the dump, but they also took our left over garage sale items to donate. Sebastian was accommodating, accessible, professional and efficient! Thank you Sebastian and Sebastian Jr. for making our lives easier!! You all provide a much needed service!"
Tree shredding in trailer
Gravel in trailer
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+2

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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K6 Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had several trees that needed to be removed and the stumps ground up … K6 Services did a great job! We are very pleased by the quality of work done, and on top of it - they are really nice people as well. We recommend them highly … and will have them back again in the future for more work."
Washout Repair
Washout Repair
Pothole Repair
Entrance
Washout repair

+20

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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We Love Junk, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chris M. Is the best contractor I have ever hired and with whom I have had the privilege of working. He is extremely professional, polite, efficient, and honest. He came and removed all the junk and then some. I have already recommended him to several of my friends. I will definitely hire him again when the need arises. Thank you Chris for making such an overwhelming task manageable and bearable, maybe even pleasant. I look forward to working with you in the future. Oh and the price was so reasonable, better than I ever expected. Great job!"
Property Cleanout
Response time7 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Cut It Out Land Management LLC
5.0(
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Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Phil did a great job! Easy to work with. This is the second time we have used Cut It Out and the completed job was just as we requested. They cleaned out 8 acres of rock and downed trees, shredded, and moved and leveled dirt. We highly recommend Phil and Out It Out for any land management project you might have."
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Triple Deuce LLC
New to Angi

Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Pond Build
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

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CenTex Woodland Co.
New to Angi

Serving Temple, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

CenTex Woodland Co. specializes in professional forestry mulching, land clearing, demolition, and ranch improvements across Central Texas. We are locally owned, fully insured, and committed to safety, precision, and clean results. When you hire us, you’re getting experienced equipment operators who treat your property like it’s our own.\n\nTurning overgrown property into clean, usable land — safely, professionally, and done right the first time.\n\nWhy Choose CenTex Woodland Co.?\n• Locally owned and operated\n• Fully insured for your protection\n• Experienced, professional equipment operators\n• Clear communication and dependable scheduling\n• Quality work without sh

Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching

+5

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

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