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Over The Top Land Clearing

405 Michalke Rd
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

Over The Top Land Clearing

405 Michalke Rd
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Welcome to Over The Top Land Clearing. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Schulenburg,TX. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"Our backyard needing some excavation and relocation of dirt in the creek area. Not only was this accomplished but we got a usable road to the creek from the dirt instead of hauling it off! We were thrilled with the work- by far exceeded our expectations!"

Adrienne P on May 2020

Welcome to Over The Top Land Clearing. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Schulenburg,TX. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. We are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"Our backyard needing some excavation and relocation of dirt in the creek area. Not only was this accomplished but we got a usable road to the creek from the dirt instead of hauling it off! We were thrilled with the work- by far exceeded our expectations!"

Adrienne P on May 2020

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Cruzan Curbs

P.O. Box 147
4.90(
10
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•Approved Pro

Cruzan Curbs

P.O. Box 147
4.90(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Cruzan Curbs a high-quality company. We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in residential and commercial construction and landscaping, using the industries leading tools and techniques. We work with our customers not just on a business level but personal basis also. We focus on quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you! We offer many services from land clearing and driveway or roads to mulch and plants, concrete and concrete curbing and much more. Give us a call today!!

"They were quick and efficient. They did a great job. They were even able to come earlier than expected and got the job done in 1 day instead of 2."

Ashley A on June 2023

Cruzan Curbs a high-quality company. We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in residential and commercial construction and landscaping, using the industries leading tools and techniques. We work with our customers not just on a business level but personal basis also. We focus on quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you! We offer many services from land clearing and driveway or roads to mulch and plants, concrete and concrete curbing and much more. Give us a call today!!

"They were quick and efficient. They did a great job. They were even able to come earlier than expected and got the job done in 1 day instead of 2."

Ashley A on June 2023

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Reinier & Associates LLC

307 St. Francis St.
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Reinier & Associates LLC

307 St. Francis St.
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Reinier & Associates LLC d.b.a. First Shot Land Services strives to enhance residential and commercial property value through a natural approach to land management and functionality. We are a local Christian family-owned business committed to quality full tree service. Forestry mulching is a land-clearing technique that involves using specialized equipment to grind and shred vegetation, including trees and brush, into mulch. This process is often used to manage brush, clear paths, and control invasive species. Services Include Custom land clearing- Ponds, dams and embankments Right-of-ways Fence rows Shooting lanes Tree trimming Pasture mowing, road clearing and grading and more. **WE DO NOT do disease mitigation, landscaping work, or tree planting** We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Call us today!

"They showed up on time and ready to work. Unfortunately, there were some delays due to material deliveries, however they did the prep work they could while they waited and came back the next day to finish up. They kept me updated in progress and made my driveway look new again after the rain washed away my old one."

Jason R on July 2025

Reinier & Associates LLC d.b.a. First Shot Land Services strives to enhance residential and commercial property value through a natural approach to land management and functionality. We are a local Christian family-owned business committed to quality full tree service. Forestry mulching is a land-clearing technique that involves using specialized equipment to grind and shred vegetation, including trees and brush, into mulch. This process is often used to manage brush, clear paths, and control invasive species. Services Include Custom land clearing- Ponds, dams and embankments Right-of-ways Fence rows Shooting lanes Tree trimming Pasture mowing, road clearing and grading and more. **WE DO NOT do disease mitigation, landscaping work, or tree planting** We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. Call us today!

"They showed up on time and ready to work. Unfortunately, there were some delays due to material deliveries, however they did the prep work they could while they waited and came back the next day to finish up. They kept me updated in progress and made my driveway look new again after the rain washed away my old one."

Jason R on July 2025

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Texas Region Construction LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Texas Region Construction LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
128 local quotes requested

Texas Region Construction is your go to for all land improvement needs in Central/South Texas and the Greater San Antonio area. From land clearing/mulching and demolition to underbrush control and driveways, we handle all your dirt work and land improvement needs.

"Texas Region Construction did an amazing job cleaning up our property. We have a lot of trees and the place really needed to be cleared. They are very professional and I was very happy with the work! Definitely look forward to using them again!"

Sarah C on November 2023

Texas Region Construction is your go to for all land improvement needs in Central/South Texas and the Greater San Antonio area. From land clearing/mulching and demolition to underbrush control and driveways, we handle all your dirt work and land improvement needs.

"Texas Region Construction did an amazing job cleaning up our property. We have a lot of trees and the place really needed to be cleared. They are very professional and I was very happy with the work! Definitely look forward to using them again!"

Sarah C on November 2023

Absolute Building & Remodeling Specialists, LLC

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Absolute Building & Remodeling Specialists, LLC

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10 years of experience

As a Building & Remodeling Contractor in the Commercial, Industrial, Residential sectors, we have been simplifying and resulting in successful projects throughout the State of Texas. Our mission is to uphold and maintain the highest level of Safety, Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation, and Efficiency. Please visit our website for more details and call us or email us today for an estimate!

As a Building & Remodeling Contractor in the Commercial, Industrial, Residential sectors, we have been simplifying and resulting in successful projects throughout the State of Texas. Our mission is to uphold and maintain the highest level of Safety, Integrity, Professionalism, Innovation, and Efficiency. Please visit our website for more details and call us or email us today for an estimate!

Southern Way Enterprises

319 Booster St
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Southern Way Enterprises

319 Booster St
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17 years of experience

Southern Way Enterprises is an Excavation and Concrete Company dipping our hands into most construction genre. With a combined experience of over 50 years there is no job to large or small we will accomplish all. currently we have 5 employees working for us but numerous sub-contractors ready for work. Usually we require 35% of fees at start of project 35% half way through progression and 30% when finalized.

Southern Way Enterprises is an Excavation and Concrete Company dipping our hands into most construction genre. With a combined experience of over 50 years there is no job to large or small we will accomplish all. currently we have 5 employees working for us but numerous sub-contractors ready for work. Usually we require 35% of fees at start of project 35% half way through progression and 30% when finalized.

MD Wilson Wastewater Co.

PO Box 182
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MD Wilson Wastewater Co.

PO Box 182
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A Keystone Foundation Repair

3554 FM-949
5.00(
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A Keystone Foundation Repair

3554 FM-949
5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Foundation repair for concrete slabs with lifetime transferable warranty. Re-leveling of pier and beam and block and base foundations. Under slab tunneling for plumbing exposure. Driveway and sidewalk re-pour. Free estimates. Lifetime transferable warranty. Since 1991. Serving Houston, Ft. Bend County and surrounding area.

"Great service dependable, trustworthy and honest. I would recommend this company to anyone needing concrete work."

Malachi S on May 2021

Foundation repair for concrete slabs with lifetime transferable warranty. Re-leveling of pier and beam and block and base foundations. Under slab tunneling for plumbing exposure. Driveway and sidewalk re-pour. Free estimates. Lifetime transferable warranty. Since 1991. Serving Houston, Ft. Bend County and surrounding area.

"Great service dependable, trustworthy and honest. I would recommend this company to anyone needing concrete work."

Malachi S on May 2021

Hammons and Associates

17160 Rogers Road
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Hammons and Associates

17160 Rogers Road
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Free onsite estimate

Receive dependable Construction Project Management in Houston, TX. Trust our Design Consultant and construction specialist to help you build your designs.

Receive dependable Construction Project Management in Houston, TX. Trust our Design Consultant and construction specialist to help you build your designs.

Franklin Paving and Clearing

412 Meadow Lane
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Franklin Paving and Clearing

412 Meadow Lane
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38 years of experience

Contact us at (903) 833-4867 in Canton, TX, for customized services from a reputable land clearing and paving contractor.

Contact us at (903) 833-4867 in Canton, TX, for customized services from a reputable land clearing and paving contractor.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Columbus, TX

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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