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Avatar for The Dirt Man

The Dirt Man

1530 County Road 211
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro

The Dirt Man

1530 County Road 211
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

"Did job we had agreed upon, on time very professional, and efficient.."

Chad E on January 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

"Did job we had agreed upon, on time very professional, and efficient.."

Chad E on January 2025


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K&H Hauling

6681 Indian Trail
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro

K&H Hauling

6681 Indian Trail
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We at K&H Hauling, 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!

"If you want it done right then this is your only choice"

steve m on November 2021

We at K&H Hauling, 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!

"If you want it done right then this is your only choice"

steve m on November 2021


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Rockin B Land Services

840 Steadham Rd
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro

Rockin B Land Services

840 Steadham Rd
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

****** Go to https://rockinblandservices.net/ for more information ***** Rockin B Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We are Family owned and Operated! We are fully insured and certified with over 20 years in the industry! 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

"Great job!!!! Needed some horse trails cleared and new ones made. Devin did a fantastic job!! Came out and listened to what I wanted and took care of it beautifully!! Couldn’t have been nicer or more professional. Highly recommend and will use again! "

Deane T on July 2025

****** Go to https://rockinblandservices.net/ for more information ***** Rockin B Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We are Family owned and Operated! We are fully insured and certified with over 20 years in the industry! 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

"Great job!!!! Needed some horse trails cleared and new ones made. Devin did a fantastic job!! Came out and listened to what I wanted and took care of it beautifully!! Couldn’t have been nicer or more professional. Highly recommend and will use again! "

Deane T on July 2025


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Exousia Excavation

409 Hillside Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Exousia Excavation

409 Hillside Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavating services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of work as well as commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very dedicated to completing the job correctly even when faced with issues beyond his control (including dangerous heat conditions). Bobby is knowledgeable and friendly, and he helped us figure the best approach for solving our water flow/grading dilemma. We are already in the process of hiring him again for our next project."

Rob W on August 2020

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavating services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of work as well as commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very dedicated to completing the job correctly even when faced with issues beyond his control (including dangerous heat conditions). Bobby is knowledgeable and friendly, and he helped us figure the best approach for solving our water flow/grading dilemma. We are already in the process of hiring him again for our next project."

Rob W on August 2020


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BW Elite Construction LLC

300 Welch School Road
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro

BW Elite Construction LLC

300 Welch School Road
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
30 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 the start to the 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 is.

"Excellent Work ! Went above and beyond my expectations !! "

Catherine S on October 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 the start to the 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 is.

"Excellent Work ! Went above and beyond my expectations !! "

Catherine S on October 2025


Avatar for Five O'clock Excavation LLC

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
12 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


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Moore’s Land Management

410 Mustang Trail
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Moore’s Land Management

410 Mustang Trail
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Moore's Land Management 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.

"Very professional and they did an amazing job in a timely manner. I will definitely use Moore’s Land Management in the future. "

John K on August 2025

Moore's Land Management 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.

"Very professional and they did an amazing job in a timely manner. I will definitely use Moore’s Land Management in the future. "

John K on August 2025


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Apex Landscape & Site Services

875 US 82 Ste 307
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Apex Landscape & Site Services

875 US 82 Ste 307
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

Apex Landscape & Site Services is a locally owned and operated landscape and excavating company that proudly serves Sherman, TX and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in providing quality customer service and attention to detail. We perform a variety of services, including but not limited to: - Land clearing - Tree Removal - Tree Trimming - Excavation work - Building Site Preparation - Landscape Resloping - Junk Removal and Hauling - Building Site Clean Up Our business is making sure that whatever large land project you have, we will be your one stop shop making sure that we start and finish the project for you. We are able to handle both residential and commercial work. We have experienced team members ready to work for you. Our staff comes with years of experience and can handle any size of project. Call us today to set your project evaluation and estimate. (940) 337-6051

"Great job"

Kayla T on November 2024

Apex Landscape & Site Services is a locally owned and operated landscape and excavating company that proudly serves Sherman, TX and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in providing quality customer service and attention to detail. We perform a variety of services, including but not limited to: - Land clearing - Tree Removal - Tree Trimming - Excavation work - Building Site Preparation - Landscape Resloping - Junk Removal and Hauling - Building Site Clean Up Our business is making sure that whatever large land project you have, we will be your one stop shop making sure that we start and finish the project for you. We are able to handle both residential and commercial work. We have experienced team members ready to work for you. Our staff comes with years of experience and can handle any size of project. Call us today to set your project evaluation and estimate. (940) 337-6051

"Great job"

Kayla T on November 2024


Avatar for A-1 Excavation and Demolition

A-1 Excavation and Demolition

100 N Travis St Ste 406
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro

A-1 Excavation and Demolition

100 N Travis St Ste 406
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Free consultations and estimates. Offering services for excavation, demolition, ponds, pond builder, pond clean up, tunneling, trenching, grading, concrete removal, house demolition, commercial demolition, commercial excavation, industrial demolition, dirt work, dirt removal, retaining walls, site pads, tree removal, lot clearing, debris removal, trash removal, foundation preparation, foundation tunneling and more. If you have an upcoming project please contact us for your free consultation today

"Cleared out the trees and brush out back of the property"

Gary _ on August 2025

Free consultations and estimates. Offering services for excavation, demolition, ponds, pond builder, pond clean up, tunneling, trenching, grading, concrete removal, house demolition, commercial demolition, commercial excavation, industrial demolition, dirt work, dirt removal, retaining walls, site pads, tree removal, lot clearing, debris removal, trash removal, foundation preparation, foundation tunneling and more. If you have an upcoming project please contact us for your free consultation today

"Cleared out the trees and brush out back of the property"

Gary _ on August 2025


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Bailey Excavation LLC

128 GT BAILEY LN
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro

Bailey Excavation LLC

128 GT BAILEY LN
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Bailey Excavation LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! 35 yr of experience

"Located in small HOA community. Regraded a retainer pond. Made the tank deeper and used over fill to regrade the back yard for the installation of a pool. Raised and graded yard by 6 or more feet, all within HOA guidelines as well as county. "

Tucker M on October 2025

Welcome to Bailey Excavation LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you! 35 yr of experience

"Located in small HOA community. Regraded a retainer pond. Made the tank deeper and used over fill to regrade the back yard for the installation of a pool. Raised and graded yard by 6 or more feet, all within HOA guidelines as well as county. "

Tucker M on October 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Gainesville, 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.

The Gainesville, TX homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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