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County Line Construction Group
5.0(
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector was absolutely amazing from our first contact. I explained what we needed and why! (A story behind our privacy fence panels from a crazy neighbor lol) and he and his amazing crew knocked it out of the park! My husband and I have already asked for quotes on our future projects. We have truly found an amazing company to complete those. The crew's attention to details and the clean up they did was so professional and respectful. They were willing to haul off the trash but when we said absolutely not....drop it in our trash bins....we got this, they asked "are you sure, we don't mind". It was a no brainer. This company is absolutely great and I encourage anyone to hire these guys for your projects. Thank you Hector and the crew...we are forever grateful."
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Tree trimming
Power washing exterior of home
Tree trimming
During

+18

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dumpster Dog
5.0(
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived on time and were superbly professional and fast. They did exactly what they said and did it very quickly!!"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Quick response

At Landers Ranch Services, we are a reputable excavation company located in Grimes County, TX. Serving the surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to meet all our clients' excavation needs. With our skilled team and state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure efficient and reliable results for every project.

Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Moore’s Land Management
5.0(
2
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I purchased a new property that was grown up in 6 foot tall grass and tree saplings. Mr. Moore came in and made it look like a completely different place. It was great. I had two creek crossings on the property that was in very bad shape. Mr. Moore smooth them out and made them look like a professional crossing. I would recommend Mr. Moore’s work to anyone."
Land clearing
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Five O'clock Excavation LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This young man did an excellent job fixing my water draining in my front yard. His swells are very unnoticeable but effective and I think that’s what makes good excavation. I would’ve guessed he’s been doing this way longer that he told me. This man is barely getting started, thank you!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Compean Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Van Alstyne, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Skid Steer Operator for Hire – Site Prep & Dirt Work\n\nNeed dirt moved or land cleared? \nProfessional skid steer services available with an experienced operator. From small cleanups to full site prep, no shortcuts—just solid work.\n\nBrush clearing, grading, driveways, pads, trenching, and more. Residential and commercial jobs welcome. Serving North Texas.\n

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Cedar Hill Project
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Van Alstyne, 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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