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Micro Excavation and Landscape, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Willis, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Darren came out and looked over my project. He took readings from all over my yard with a laser thing. From 22 years of adding grass and dirt on top of grass and dirt,, my yard was 6 inchs higher in spots than my foundation. He could see my drainage problem and came up with the solution and FIXED it perfectly. He had all the proper equipment to do the job correctly. Darren was very meticulous, and I appreciated his being so as I had sprinkler pipes and buried elextric lines all over. None were broke! MEL will always be my go to sorce for yard drainage!!"
Loader work
Sloping Banks
Mowing large areas
Drainage project in progress
Drainage channel and driveway work

+6

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeremy's Blacktop Service and Land Clearing
4.5(
8
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Serving Willis, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They changed price 3 times. Did not prep area to be sloped, just brought up dirt and graded the ground to the same slope. I had the dirt so they just had to bring it up. Well all of a sudden they said they went over the amount of loads needed (loads was never talked about). They jacked the price from 10 thousand to 15 thousand. They said it was lazer grated. That never happened. It only took them a day and a half to totally mess up the job. Now I am having to remove all the dirty myself. Should have done job myself. Will never use them or Angie's ever again."
New private road
New private road
New private road
New private road
New private road

+23

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ensign Excavation, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Willis, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I absolutely love everything about this company! They stayed for hours at our property answering questions and have gone above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. We will be using them again in the future."
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At work
Ground stabilization
Ground stabilization
Digging a pond

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Willis, 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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