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French Drains vs Swales: When Each Fixes Yard Drainage in Austin
TL;DR On Central Texas lots, surface water problems are best solved with surface solutions. If rain visibly sheets or pools, start with regrading and a
Building Pad Preparation: Cuts, Fills, and Compaction Targets
TL;DR A durable building pad in Central Texas starts with a clear geotech-backed plan: confirm subsoil, strip organics, over-excavate weak zones, place select fill in
Clay Shrink–Swell in Austin: How to Grade and Drain to Prevent Heave
TL;DR Expansive Central Texas clays are fickle: they expand when wet and shrink when dry. If surface water lingers near your slab, driveway, or utility
Protecting Oaks During Land Clearing: Root Zones, Machinery Paths, and Timing
TL;DR Austin’s live oaks are the backbone of Hill Country lots—but they’re vulnerable during clearing. Protect them by (1) fencing the tree protection zone (TPZ)
Laser Grading 101: Achieving Proper Slope for Central Texas Lots
TL;DR Laser grading makes Central Texas lots build-ready by dialing precise slopes for drainage, pads, and driveways—even on expansive clays and limestone shelves. The key
Budgeting a 1–5 Acre Land Clearing Project Near Austin (Line-Item Breakdown)
TL;DR If you’re clearing 1–5 acres around Austin, your budget will live or die by four drivers: density/type of vegetation (light brush vs cedar thickets
