We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential Excavation and landscaping. We are committed to quality work and outstanding results and are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!
"Jesse and Ivan are really great to work with and are very knowledgeable about what they do. We had drainage issues in our yard and they were able to help us out within our budget. They made sure we understood what they planned to do and why before they started, and the work they did was fantastic. They went really went above and beyond to help us out."
Mike R on March 2024
We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential Excavation and landscaping. We are committed to quality work and outstanding results and are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!
"Jesse and Ivan are really great to work with and are very knowledgeable about what they do. We had drainage issues in our yard and they were able to help us out within our budget. They made sure we understood what they planned to do and why before they started, and the work they did was fantastic. They went really went above and beyond to help us out."
Mike R on March 2024
With over 15 years of experience serving the Bastrop area, Blues Trucking and Excavation is your solution for all your Excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.
"Exceptional professional service. I was skeptical this company could deliver all that they promised, as I was still smarting from a $10,500 chip seal done by another company that was a complete failure. They made a driveway 20' wide spanning to 40' wide and over 100' long. Also fixed 600' existing driveway. They also leveled pad site for the new home. Mr. Sardis Sr has over 40 years experience in building roads, and his son about 20 years. It shows in the quality of work. They own all equipment and trucks. I have NEVER seen a crew work harder. Quality caliche base from almost 100 miles away and pea sized millings. Each haul ranged 18 tons to 21 tons. Leveled a layer of base and sprayed with water. Then, a skid steer on rubber tracks compacted with a heavy roller. Another layer of base and more compacting. Then millings and compacting again. Mr. Sardis came back next day and rolled entire drive one more time. Left saying they would return to fix anything I wasn't happy about."
Paul S on April 2025
With over 15 years of experience serving the Bastrop area, Blues Trucking and Excavation is your solution for all your Excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.
"Exceptional professional service. I was skeptical this company could deliver all that they promised, as I was still smarting from a $10,500 chip seal done by another company that was a complete failure. They made a driveway 20' wide spanning to 40' wide and over 100' long. Also fixed 600' existing driveway. They also leveled pad site for the new home. Mr. Sardis Sr has over 40 years experience in building roads, and his son about 20 years. It shows in the quality of work. They own all equipment and trucks. I have NEVER seen a crew work harder. Quality caliche base from almost 100 miles away and pea sized millings. Each haul ranged 18 tons to 21 tons. Leveled a layer of base and sprayed with water. Then, a skid steer on rubber tracks compacted with a heavy roller. Another layer of base and more compacting. Then millings and compacting again. Mr. Sardis came back next day and rolled entire drive one more time. Left saying they would return to fix anything I wasn't happy about."
Paul S on April 2025
Septic tank installations. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we wont leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Erik has been a Godsend...He has ALWAYS been available for any questions we had and has navigated our project with all of it's complexity with patience and class ..... highly recommended"
Kevin S on February 2025
Septic tank installations. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we wont leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Erik has been a Godsend...He has ALWAYS been available for any questions we had and has navigated our project with all of it's complexity with patience and class ..... highly recommended"
Kevin S on February 2025
Blue Ribbon is more than just an HVAC company. We’re family. For more than 20 years, we’ve been a community staple that’s provided customers in the Greater Austin area with ultimate comfort. Our skills, quality workmanship, absolute honesty and budget-friendly services are what make our team No. 1 in area comfort.
"Great job and excellent service"
JT B on May 2024
Blue Ribbon is more than just an HVAC company. We’re family. For more than 20 years, we’ve been a community staple that’s provided customers in the Greater Austin area with ultimate comfort. Our skills, quality workmanship, absolute honesty and budget-friendly services are what make our team No. 1 in area comfort.
"Great job and excellent service"
JT B on May 2024
Austin owned since 1986. Clarke Kent Plumbing has earned a reputation for having clean-cut, articulate technicians who can solve problems sometimes others can’t.
"It was excellent, responded very quickly and they work efficiently and they charge me a fair price."
David K on October 2022
Austin owned since 1986. Clarke Kent Plumbing has earned a reputation for having clean-cut, articulate technicians who can solve problems sometimes others can’t.
"It was excellent, responded very quickly and they work efficiently and they charge me a fair price."
David K on October 2022
Specializing in new road construction and driveway repair. We also provide services for all land or yard improvement needs!
"He did a great job for a good price. He picked up the calls. I used him twice. I would use them again. I was happy with him."
Aubry N on January 2021
Specializing in new road construction and driveway repair. We also provide services for all land or yard improvement needs!
"He did a great job for a good price. He picked up the calls. I used him twice. I would use them again. I was happy with him."
Aubry N on January 2021
Family Owned & Operated. At Quality Tree & Lawn, we pride ourselves on the professionalism of our employees and the quality of our work. We show up on time for our appointments and will walk through the job with you at the time of the estimate so that you can fully understand what our process will be. When we first arrive to begin the job, we will walk the job site with you and our crew to ensure everyone is on the same page for the services to be performed. We make sure to clean up the work site upon completion of the job. Insured and Bonded, Free Estimates, Residential and Commercial.
Family Owned & Operated. At Quality Tree & Lawn, we pride ourselves on the professionalism of our employees and the quality of our work. We show up on time for our appointments and will walk through the job with you at the time of the estimate so that you can fully understand what our process will be. When we first arrive to begin the job, we will walk the job site with you and our crew to ensure everyone is on the same page for the services to be performed. We make sure to clean up the work site upon completion of the job. Insured and Bonded, Free Estimates, Residential and Commercial.
Locally owned & operated for over thirty years. Work is performed by our highly experienced employees and overseen by the owner. Award winning.
"Austin Deck Company – Wow and Thank You!!! Look no further if you want to hire a great company with rich history to build the deck of a lifetime. After Stephanie and I contacted Abe for a quote, it was apparent that he understood the scope of our project, and the challenges that he and his company would face, nevertheless, Abe was on our property in a quick manner to size up the job and was attentive to our vision, and directly put his knowledge and years of experience to work in making wise suggestions, and out of the box thinking. We had other quotes that were lower, (Austin Deck we not the highest), but in the end, we felt that the wide-ranging choice of deck materials that Abe could offer, (when other contractors only had a few choices), as well as the amount of detail that went into the site visit, quotation and care of the client, made it clear that Abe and his company were the right choice. We could not risk a project like this on unknown and unproven contractors. Abe provided multiple renderings and detailed information on our two-level deck build. We had multiple changes thought the design process and even in active construction, nevertheless Abe and his team were able to accommodate all changes. The deck build was very challenging as the location of the deck build was perched on massively sloped land that is cliff based overlooking the Lake Travis (Main Basin). Abe and his large crew showed up as expected on the first day, and Abe walked his crew through the design and construction elements of the job. The crew had the old deck demolished and the land prepared in 1 day. The crew had to mix more than 2 pallets of bagged concrete just for the 20 concrete footings that they had to lay into the even and uneven land. Multiple hours were spent with a jackhammer to get deep enough into the bedrock to ensure the job was done properly, but the crew handled it with ease. Abe and his team were extremely efficient and professional. The quality of the finished product far exceeded our expectations. The job was complete in 5 days! Stephanie and I can't thank Abe, his crew and Jennifer in the office enough for the wonderful job they did on our deck and the fabulous customer service that they provided. There is no doubt that we recommend Austin Deck Company to anyone looking for the best company to build a master planned, quality deck and decking services!"
Karl H on November 2023
Locally owned & operated for over thirty years. Work is performed by our highly experienced employees and overseen by the owner. Award winning.
"Austin Deck Company – Wow and Thank You!!! Look no further if you want to hire a great company with rich history to build the deck of a lifetime. After Stephanie and I contacted Abe for a quote, it was apparent that he understood the scope of our project, and the challenges that he and his company would face, nevertheless, Abe was on our property in a quick manner to size up the job and was attentive to our vision, and directly put his knowledge and years of experience to work in making wise suggestions, and out of the box thinking. We had other quotes that were lower, (Austin Deck we not the highest), but in the end, we felt that the wide-ranging choice of deck materials that Abe could offer, (when other contractors only had a few choices), as well as the amount of detail that went into the site visit, quotation and care of the client, made it clear that Abe and his company were the right choice. We could not risk a project like this on unknown and unproven contractors. Abe provided multiple renderings and detailed information on our two-level deck build. We had multiple changes thought the design process and even in active construction, nevertheless Abe and his team were able to accommodate all changes. The deck build was very challenging as the location of the deck build was perched on massively sloped land that is cliff based overlooking the Lake Travis (Main Basin). Abe and his large crew showed up as expected on the first day, and Abe walked his crew through the design and construction elements of the job. The crew had the old deck demolished and the land prepared in 1 day. The crew had to mix more than 2 pallets of bagged concrete just for the 20 concrete footings that they had to lay into the even and uneven land. Multiple hours were spent with a jackhammer to get deep enough into the bedrock to ensure the job was done properly, but the crew handled it with ease. Abe and his team were extremely efficient and professional. The quality of the finished product far exceeded our expectations. The job was complete in 5 days! Stephanie and I can't thank Abe, his crew and Jennifer in the office enough for the wonderful job they did on our deck and the fabulous customer service that they provided. There is no doubt that we recommend Austin Deck Company to anyone looking for the best company to build a master planned, quality deck and decking services!"
Karl H on November 2023
Owner Operated Sole Proprietor Uses Subs Costs determined by the Job Travel Charges may Apply May Contact Through Email Additional DBA - Stinson Property Group.
Owner Operated Sole Proprietor Uses Subs Costs determined by the Job Travel Charges may Apply May Contact Through Email Additional DBA - Stinson Property Group.
A small Aggie owned company that offers quality work at reasonable prices. We give our customers many options of saving from buying material to doing parts of projects. We always have quality in mind while providing various suggestions and options for our customers ideas.
"They did a good job, as always. Summer Moon uses A.A. Construction very often throughout the year for all of our build/repair/remodel needs. They are extremely competent and very honest."
Bruce K on October 2019
A small Aggie owned company that offers quality work at reasonable prices. We give our customers many options of saving from buying material to doing parts of projects. We always have quality in mind while providing various suggestions and options for our customers ideas.
"They did a good job, as always. Summer Moon uses A.A. Construction very often throughout the year for all of our build/repair/remodel needs. They are extremely competent and very honest."
Bruce K on October 2019
Renting an excavator with a professional operator costs more than renting equipment only, reflecting the added value of skilled labor. This arrangement eliminates the learning curve associated with machine operation and transfers liability to the service provider. For homeowners without experience with heavy equipment, the additional expense often proves worthwhile through increased efficiency and a reduced risk of property damage or personal injury.
Residential foundation work often requires a medium-sized excavator with sufficient digging depth and power to handle the project effectively. These machines offer the necessary capabilities without the excessive costs of larger models. When selecting equipment, consider both the foundation dimensions and site access limitations. The appropriate bucket width is also important—wider buckets move more material quickly, while narrower options provide greater precision in confined spaces.
Equipment rental requires some form of liability coverage. While some homeowners' insurance policies extend to rented equipment, many do not provide adequate protection. Rental companies offer insurance options or require proof of appropriate coverage before releasing equipment. Coverage requirements and costs vary based on the equipment value and project scope, making it essential to verify your protection before beginning work.
While formal certification isn't always mandatory for equipment rental, operating an excavator safely requires proper training. Most rental companies provide basic operational instructions, but expect renters to have some familiarity with heavy machinery. Depending on your location and project type, local regulations may require specific certifications or permits. Research your area's requirements before renting to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
Securing your equipment reservation well in advance of your project start date is advisable, particularly during the construction season. A two-week advance booking is recommended to ensure availability of your preferred machine type and size. During slower periods, shorter notice may be acceptable, but early planning provides greater flexibility and peace of mind. Some rental companies offer scheduling priority to customers who book further in advance.