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Avatar for Calahan Arbor Co.
Calahan Arbor Co.
4.9(
41
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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

"Eli was quick, professional, friendly and very responsive. We couldn’t be happier with the service he provided and the reasonable rate. We’ll be recommending him to anyone we can going forward and only wish we found him sooner."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avatar for Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
Stonehaven Landscaping & Management, LLC
4.8(
49
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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

"Very hardworking crew, who got the job done quickly and beautifully. I have gotten many compliments on my retaining wall."
Project Completion
Drainage flow plan
Project Completion 2
Drains installed
Before Photos

+33

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Knuckle Creek Contracting llc
5.0(
9
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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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The gentlemen that came out cleaned our septic tank. He was very professional worked very hard and got the job done. I would highly recommend Knuckel Creek to anyone that needs help."
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project
Landscaping Project
Septic Systems Project

+25

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Borco Site Services & Demolition
Borco Site Services & Demolition
4.5(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Borco, they did some storm drainage and site prep on our land. It was done in a timely manner, and done right."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"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."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frontline Land Services
4.9(
10
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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

"We had quite a few delays to address the leveling of a large area in my yard due to rain, but Robert was very good to stay in touch and reschedule. When the yard dried and he was finally able to address my project, he did an amazing job! His equipment, his expertise and professionalism proved to be exactly what I needed to get this project done exactly as I required. All, for a fair and reasonable price. I highly recommend Robert and Frontline Land Services. I will be using their services in the future!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"Revive builders did a great job with renovation andI definitely recommend them for commercial projects."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Texas Total Landscape
3.9(
58
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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."
Brick
Yard Clean Up
starting yard clean up
front and backyard relandscape
design1

+206

Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Texas All Terrain Co.
3.8(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with the whole process. I dealt with Luke Rios and he was absolutely amazing. Everything was super easy and I will definitely be using them again. I highly recommend these guys."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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.

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.

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