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Avatar for Abshire's Mulching and Excavation, LLC
Abshire's Mulching and Excavation, LLC
PO Box 184
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Abshire's Mulching and Excavation, LLC
PO Box 184
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Abshire’s Mulching and Excavation, LLC strives to enhance residential and commercial property value through a natural approach to land management and functionality. As a family owned and operated business, backed by a Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree and using state of the art equipment, we take your investment seriously. Forestry Mulching is the process of removing undesirable vegetation without the harmful practice of topsoil, organic material and micro flora and fauna disruption. Selective mulching allows for the natural regeneration of forest floors as the customer desires. Services Include Custom land clearing- Ponds, dams and embankments Right-of-ways Fence rows Shooting lanes Tree trimming Pasture mowing and more! Excavation Services- Culvert repair and installation Erosion control, water diversion Trenching Small Demolition Like and share Abshire’s Mulching and Excavation on Facebook!

"Very good at his job, nice and fast, and a great person to work with."

Logan B on December 2021

Abshire’s Mulching and Excavation, LLC strives to enhance residential and commercial property value through a natural approach to land management and functionality. As a family owned and operated business, backed by a Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree and using state of the art equipment, we take your investment seriously. Forestry Mulching is the process of removing undesirable vegetation without the harmful practice of topsoil, organic material and micro flora and fauna disruption. Selective mulching allows for the natural regeneration of forest floors as the customer desires. Services Include Custom land clearing- Ponds, dams and embankments Right-of-ways Fence rows Shooting lanes Tree trimming Pasture mowing and more! Excavation Services- Culvert repair and installation Erosion control, water diversion Trenching Small Demolition Like and share Abshire’s Mulching and Excavation on Facebook!

"Very good at his job, nice and fast, and a great person to work with."

Logan B on December 2021


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East TX Dirt
P.O. Box 927
4.25(
6
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Approved Pro
East TX Dirt
P.O. Box 927
4.25(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Welcome to East TX Dirt, proudly servicing Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Great work and in a timely manner!! Thanks"

James C on October 2022

Welcome to East TX Dirt, proudly servicing Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Great work and in a timely manner!! Thanks"

James C on October 2022


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Bicknell Excavating
3725 County Road 1157
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Bicknell Excavating
3725 County Road 1157
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Excavating Services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Did exactly what I wanted"

Duane W on May 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Excavating Services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Did exactly what I wanted"

Duane W on May 2022


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WhiteCap Construction
8567 TX-34 Building B
5.00(
7
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WhiteCap Construction
8567 TX-34 Building B
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!

"Exceptional Home-Building Experience with WhiteCap Construction! From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, their team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to quality. The project was completed on schedule, allowing me to move in as planned, and they kept me informed throughout the entire process. "

Daniela M on February 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!

"Exceptional Home-Building Experience with WhiteCap Construction! From the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, their team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to quality. The project was completed on schedule, allowing me to move in as planned, and they kept me informed throughout the entire process. "

Daniela M on February 2025


U-Bet Mulching & Land Services
22455 County Rd. 2166
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
U-Bet Mulching & Land Services
22455 County Rd. 2166
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

U-Bet Mulching & Land Services- We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! 5 years experience.

U-Bet Mulching & Land Services- We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! 5 years experience.


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Bill's Mulching & Excavation LLC
881 Pecan Tree Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Bill's Mulching & Excavation LLC
881 Pecan Tree Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Bill's Mulching & Excavation LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We hired Brian and Bill to build a pad for a new shop. They are Very friendly, did what they said they would do. Did not try and charge me additional fees for anything. Made sure we were happy before leaving. We would hire them again."

Patrick S on December 2024

Bill's Mulching & Excavation LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We hired Brian and Bill to build a pad for a new shop. They are Very friendly, did what they said they would do. Did not try and charge me additional fees for anything. Made sure we were happy before leaving. We would hire them again."

Patrick S on December 2024


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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
714 S Pearl St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Five O'clock Excavation LLC
714 S Pearl St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
11 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"They did good work!"

Aubrey C on February 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"They did good work!"

Aubrey C on February 2025


Big Ts Land Clearing
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Big Ts Land Clearing
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
90 local quotes requested

With over 7 years of hands on experience. We are here to help you with any Demolition, Dirt work, Land Clearing, Haul off, Excavation, Forestry, Mulching, Fence line clearing, and more Small business owner for over twenty years. Owner operator Licensed and insured New and Well maintained equipment.

"Excellent. Great communication. Sound advice. Well worth the money to get it done correctly and with no detail spared. Perfectionism crew. Courteous and respectful. Best value. Would definitely use them for routine maintenance too."

Leslie L on February 2025

With over 7 years of hands on experience. We are here to help you with any Demolition, Dirt work, Land Clearing, Haul off, Excavation, Forestry, Mulching, Fence line clearing, and more Small business owner for over twenty years. Owner operator Licensed and insured New and Well maintained equipment.

"Excellent. Great communication. Sound advice. Well worth the money to get it done correctly and with no detail spared. Perfectionism crew. Courteous and respectful. Best value. Would definitely use them for routine maintenance too."

Leslie L on February 2025


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Alvis Landworks
875 Fm 71
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Alvis Landworks
875 Fm 71
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

A family run company dedicated to helping you improve the look and functionality of your home or business by offering top tier excavation and lawn management services. Our team is committed to providing high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. Whether you need land clearing, grading, trenching, or yard maintenance, we are here to meet all your excavation and yard management needs.

"The job went very smooth The owner was respectful and courteous and checked in with me several times to make sure he was doing what we wanted done"

Janice T on November 2024

A family run company dedicated to helping you improve the look and functionality of your home or business by offering top tier excavation and lawn management services. Our team is committed to providing high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. Whether you need land clearing, grading, trenching, or yard maintenance, we are here to meet all your excavation and yard management needs.

"The job went very smooth The owner was respectful and courteous and checked in with me several times to make sure he was doing what we wanted done"

Janice T on November 2024


Thomas Demolition
120 Elmwood Trl
5.00(
2
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Thomas Demolition
120 Elmwood Trl
5.00(
2
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

When you hire Thomas Demolition, you'll never have to wait days or weeks wondering when your project will be finished. As a family-owed and operated company, we value each and every one of our clients and we always guarantee their complete satisfaction. We can tackle a wide range of different tear-downs, like barns, houses, mobile homes, sheds, decks, and more. Our team can also remove concrete and asphalt driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, foundations, and everything in between. Contact us today and schedule your commitment-free estimate!

"Very professional staff, extremely helpful! Great rates with quality work."

Jimmy D on December 2023

When you hire Thomas Demolition, you'll never have to wait days or weeks wondering when your project will be finished. As a family-owed and operated company, we value each and every one of our clients and we always guarantee their complete satisfaction. We can tackle a wide range of different tear-downs, like barns, houses, mobile homes, sheds, decks, and more. Our team can also remove concrete and asphalt driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, foundations, and everything in between. Contact us today and schedule your commitment-free estimate!

"Very professional staff, extremely helpful! Great rates with quality work."

Jimmy D on December 2023

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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