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Avatar for We Love Junk, LLC
We Love Junk, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Troy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Amazing service that exceeded every expectation I had. All facets of the service were fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone needing furniture/appliance removal."
Property Cleanout
Response time7 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Triple Deuce LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Troy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Troy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Brenner dunigan
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Troy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi, my name is Brenner Dunigan. I’m born and raised in Waco. I take pride in having a strong work ethic and always strive to give my best effort in everything I do. I am dependable and committed to meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality work. I stay organized, focused, and willing to take initiative when something needs to be done. I welcome feedback as an opportunity to grow and continuously improve my skills. Most importantly, I approach every task with a positive attitude and a sense of responsibility, understanding that hard work and consistency build trust and strong results.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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