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Mar Excavation
506 Debbie Street
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Mar Excavation
506 Debbie Street
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 15 years of experience in the industry, MAR Excavation has built a strong reputation for reliability, precision, and quality. We specialize in residential grading and excavation services, proudly partnering with some of the most respected homebuilders in the region, including David Weekley Homes, K. Hovnanian Homes, Bloomfield Homes, and MI Homes. Our expertise in grading homes ensures a solid foundation for every build, and our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted name in site preparation and earthwork solutions. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs.

With over 15 years of experience in the industry, MAR Excavation has built a strong reputation for reliability, precision, and quality. We specialize in residential grading and excavation services, proudly partnering with some of the most respected homebuilders in the region, including David Weekley Homes, K. Hovnanian Homes, Bloomfield Homes, and MI Homes. Our expertise in grading homes ensures a solid foundation for every build, and our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted name in site preparation and earthwork solutions. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs.


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Walkabout Landscape
PO Box 3185
4.48(
27
)
Approved Pro
Walkabout Landscape
PO Box 3185
4.48(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
437 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

6 employees. Uses Licensed subs for irrigation, lighting, brick work and carpentry. You plant around your design, not design around your plants. Confusing? Upon meeting with a new client, most people will typically tell me of their favorite plant(s). Putting plants in the lead position of the design process will guarantee you a landscape that resembles your neighbors and every other house on the street and across the community. It’s like determining the colors you will use in your new house and you haven’t yet designed the house! Like colours, plants are a medium. You must provide context in order to give meaning. This is the hardscape or ‘bones’ referred to in garden literature. Be it a simple graveled path, a grouping of boulders, or obedient deference to existing topography, this is what will provide year-round interest. It is also the framework that will suggest and therefore help you choose which plants and their placement. The end result is an aesthetic and harmonious integration of hardscape and softscape elements. The Walkabout Way acknowledges the on-site environmental realities (ecozone, drainage, sun, shade etc..) and integrating these along with the clients desired outside intentions (active/passive use) as the basis for formulating a design theme. The end result is a naturalistic approach that is environmentally and ecologically sensitive, yet aesthetically pleasing regardless of the season.

6 employees. Uses Licensed subs for irrigation, lighting, brick work and carpentry. You plant around your design, not design around your plants. Confusing? Upon meeting with a new client, most people will typically tell me of their favorite plant(s). Putting plants in the lead position of the design process will guarantee you a landscape that resembles your neighbors and every other house on the street and across the community. It’s like determining the colors you will use in your new house and you haven’t yet designed the house! Like colours, plants are a medium. You must provide context in order to give meaning. This is the hardscape or ‘bones’ referred to in garden literature. Be it a simple graveled path, a grouping of boulders, or obedient deference to existing topography, this is what will provide year-round interest. It is also the framework that will suggest and therefore help you choose which plants and their placement. The end result is an aesthetic and harmonious integration of hardscape and softscape elements. The Walkabout Way acknowledges the on-site environmental realities (ecozone, drainage, sun, shade etc..) and integrating these along with the clients desired outside intentions (active/passive use) as the basis for formulating a design theme. The end result is a naturalistic approach that is environmentally and ecologically sensitive, yet aesthetically pleasing regardless of the season.


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GP Landscaping
476 County Road 2131
5.00(
14
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GP Landscaping
476 County Road 2131
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1708 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, tree services, tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, stump removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call - or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Gerardo communicated well, arrived promptly, and ensured the job was completed as agreed."

Eric S on November 2024

We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, tree services, tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, stump removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call - or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Gerardo communicated well, arrived promptly, and ensured the job was completed as agreed."

Eric S on November 2024


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Pinckard Landscape Services LLC
PO Box 210311
4.86(
329
)
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Pinckard Landscape Services LLC
PO Box 210311
4.86(
329
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
507 local quotes requested

Our service areas are Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, HEB, NRH, Trophy Club and North Arlington

"Ron took care of us so well. He installed a very expansive drainage system in our backyard since it was flooding consistently last August, and now almost a year later it still works perfectly. We have had awful rains this year, but no flooding at all. I highly recommend him!!!"

Dustin P on May 2025

Our service areas are Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, HEB, NRH, Trophy Club and North Arlington

"Ron took care of us so well. He installed a very expansive drainage system in our backyard since it was flooding consistently last August, and now almost a year later it still works perfectly. We have had awful rains this year, but no flooding at all. I highly recommend him!!!"

Dustin P on May 2025


Calixto's Landscaping
Unknown
No reviews
Calixto's Landscaping
Unknown
No reviews

A Plus General Contractors
PO Box 617
5.00(
1
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A Plus General Contractors
PO Box 617
5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are locally owned and operated. We are also an Insurance Claim Specialist. Serving customers since 1995.

We are locally owned and operated. We are also an Insurance Claim Specialist. Serving customers since 1995.


BNL Construction Corporation
5040 Grisham Dr Ste 101
5.00(
1
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BNL Construction Corporation
5040 Grisham Dr Ste 101
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service construction and roofing company that specializes in storm damage repair. We offer free inspections and estimates and accept all major credit cards as well as easy finance solutions.

We are a full service construction and roofing company that specializes in storm damage repair. We offer free inspections and estimates and accept all major credit cards as well as easy finance solutions.


Soto's landscaping
8515 Blossom Ln
No reviews
Soto's landscaping
8515 Blossom Ln
No reviews
25 years of experience

Family owned and operated quality work ten years of experience

Family owned and operated quality work ten years of experience


Eco Earthworks
2727 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
4.50(
2
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Eco Earthworks
2727 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
4.50(
2
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Eco-Earthworks specializes in Commercial and Residential excavation serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Our passion is Earthworks - we can do it all! We service the greater DFW and surrounding counties and provide free estimates. From the bidding process to the environmental and regulatory review - to scheduling and performance of site preparation, excavation, demolition, land clearing and fine grading - we work closely with our clients performing services with skill and integrity. With 25 years of experience on projects ranging from less than an acre to large retail developments, we complete all work to the highest standard.

"They completed two driveways in three days and did a great job! I will definitely recommend and use them, again."

kevin c on November 2018

Eco-Earthworks specializes in Commercial and Residential excavation serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Our passion is Earthworks - we can do it all! We service the greater DFW and surrounding counties and provide free estimates. From the bidding process to the environmental and regulatory review - to scheduling and performance of site preparation, excavation, demolition, land clearing and fine grading - we work closely with our clients performing services with skill and integrity. With 25 years of experience on projects ranging from less than an acre to large retail developments, we complete all work to the highest standard.

"They completed two driveways in three days and did a great job! I will definitely recommend and use them, again."

kevin c on November 2018


Juan Martinez Landscaping
925 S Waverly Dr
4.41(
54
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Juan Martinez Landscaping
925 S Waverly Dr
4.41(
54
)
Customers say: Terrific value
35 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business

We are a family owned and operated business

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Gainesville, TX

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

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