Texas Homestead Company handles site prep from Hawkins, TX across East Texas. Once your land is cleared with forestry mulching or land clearing, we can take it the rest of the way: excavation and trenching, grading for drainage, and foundation pads, driveways and private roads. One crew, from overgrown to build-ready, for homes, barns, shops and small commercial projects.
Excavation and trenching
We provide excavation for residential and small-scale construction projects, working with precision to move earth efficiently and safely.
- Foundation digging: excavation to prepare a site for construction.
- Trenching for utilities: trenches for water, power and other utility lines.
- Site preparation: getting the ground ready for building, with attention to drainage.
- Drainage work: moving earth so water goes where it should.
Underground utilities
We’re not responsible for undisclosed underground utilities, so tell us about any buried lines, septic systems or wells you know about before we dig. Who calls 811?
Land grading
Grading levels and shapes land for drainage, stability and usability. It usually follows clearing and comes before a foundation pad or driveway.
Yard leveling
We make lawns and outdoor spaces smooth, even and properly sloped to prevent water pooling and soil erosion. Good for landscaping, gardens and backyards.
Lot grading
Grading for construction prep, driveways, foundations and hardscapes. A properly graded lot creates a stable base.
Residential land grading
Grading to support home builds, additions and landscape upgrades, from soil compaction to slope correction.
Commercial site grading
Site grading for parking areas, building sites and drainage on commercial properties.
Foundation pads, driveways and roads
Foundation pads
We prepare pads for homes, barns, shops and other structures, grading, compacting and leveling the site for a stable base.
Road building and repair
We build access roads, private roads, ranch roads and driveways, and offer road maintenance to help prevent deterioration.
Site preparation and grading for pads
Before a pad goes in, we handle clearing, grading and drainage so the pad and access are stable and ready for construction or vehicle traffic.
How site prep fits with clearing
- 1. Clear: forestry mulching or land clearing removes brush and trees without burn piles.
- 2. Dig and grade: trenching for utilities and grading so water drains away from where you build.
- 3. Build the base: a compacted foundation pad, plus the driveway or road to reach it.
Not sure what your property needs? Call (903) 521-5222 and describe it; we’ll tell you what makes sense. Ask about additional services.
Common questions
- Can you prepare a homesite, house pad or driveway?
- Who calls 811 and handles underground utilities?
- Do I need a permit to clear land in East Texas?
Other services
- Forestry Mulching: Our core service. One machine grinds brush and small trees into mulch where they stand, so there are no burn piles and nothing to haul off.
- Land Clearing: Tree clearing, brush and vegetation removal, and lot and site clearing for homesites, pastures, ranches and small commercial projects.
Service area
We’re based in Hawkins, TX, and work within about 100 miles of Hawkins, including Hawkins, Longview, Tyler, Mineola, Gilmer, Marshall, Lindale, Gladewater, Winnsboro, Sulphur Springs, Grand Saline, Canton, Athens, Jacksonville, TX. If your town isn’t listed, call (903) 521-5222 and ask.
Get a free estimate for your property
Estimates are free and non-binding. Final pricing is set after an on-site assessment, and full payment is due when the job is done unless we agree otherwise in writing.