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Rockin B Land Services
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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! "
Overgrown Lot
Cleared lot
Mulching overgrown lot
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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TRG Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We couldn't be more pleased with how the Job turned out. The crew went above and beyond with attention to detail. They showed total competency using a transit and equipment to completely changing how the property drainage was designed. Their workmanship takes our property to the next level. Very polite and kind, and done right the first time. "
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
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Bailey Excavation LLC
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

"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. "
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diamond H6 Construction and Land Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian over-delivered in the quality of his work and his word is good as gold. I canâ t say enough good things about him and will be recommending him to others in my community."
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+22

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moore’s Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional and they did an amazing job in a timely manner. I will definitely use Moore’s Land Management in the future. "
Land clearing
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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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.

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