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Avatar for Sprinkler Management Dream Yards
Sprinkler Management Dream Yards
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing work! See the before and after photos. Mark was amazing at communication, punctuality and service! He worked with me concerning pricing and walked me through the whole process. Would highly recommend Sprinkler Management Dream Yards!!!"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Calahan Arbor Co.
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Everything was done on same day as I accepted our agreed upon Price. They did a great job. Weeven paid them more than our agreed upon price. I would strongly recommend them for future work."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avatar for Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We replaced mulch with stone and they did a nice job"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent service, excellent quality work, very courteous and professional, open to listening to and meeting our requests and concerns. Very punctual and kept clear communication throughout the project. Also, their pricing is very competitive. At completion of project great care was taken to ensure premises were back in proper order. We plan to use their services again in the future. We would confidently recommend Knuckle Creek Contracting llc to family, friends and neighbors."
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
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Septic Systems Project

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Avatar for Borco Site Services & Demolition
Borco Site Services & Demolition
4.5(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed my yard cleared from 2 years of neglect. They did such a good job at a very reasonable price that I hired them again to fix my whole fence! They did a great job with that as well! Thanks guys!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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The Mulching Marine, LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"2+ acres of very heavy cedar. The Mulching Marine worked 9 days getting it cleared out. He left the oaks and some cedars. Very precision work. Hard worker, good equipment, able to make good decisions. Would recommend"
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Frontline Land Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Robert Lopez came in wakled the property came up with a plan executed it. He worked swiftly and did a great job on my property."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Revive Builders LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Revivers LLC did an excellent job on our office space. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and attentive to detail. The quality of workmanship exceeded our expectations, and the project was completed efficiently and with great communication throughout the process. Their team was responsive to our needs and ensured everything was done correctly and to a high standard. I highly recommend Revivers LLC to anyone looking for quality contract and renovation services. We are extremely satisfied with the final result."
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Texas Total Landscape
3.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner was onsite for the entire project. We are extremely happy with all of the work that was done. We had our entire yard resodded and the owner has said that he will replace any sod squares that fail to take. We were so happy with their work standards and attention to detail that we ended up adding more small projects to the entire yard makeover. Would definitely recommend."
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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.

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.

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