Do you work on both sides of I-35 around Austin?

Yes. West of I-35 is thin soil over limestone; east of I-35 is Blackland clay. Depth to rock and soil type are checked before quoting, especially for pond work.

What cities near Austin do you serve?

Rotten Apple regularly works in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, along with the wider Hill Country and San Antonio corridor.

Can you build a pond on Hill Country land west of Austin?

Yes, with honest caveats. Thin soil over limestone means depth to rock gets checked first, and sometimes the right answer is moving the pond, adding bentonite, or building it lined.

Do you offer free estimates for Austin-area jobs?

Yes. The property gets walked, goals discussed, and a real quote given before any work starts.

Austin Land Clearing & Excavation

Rotten Apple is based in Austin and San Antonio, providing land clearing, forestry mulching, pond construction, and rock crushing for ranches, home sites, and development projects across Central Texas. We work regularly in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and the wider Hill Country and San Antonio corridor.

Two Kinds of Ground Around Austin

West of I-35, expect thin soil over limestone — Hill Country terrain that calls for rock-aware equipment and technique. East of I-35, Blackland clay runs deeper and holds water differently, which matters most for pond and stock tank work. We scope every Austin-area job on site so the plan matches the ground you’re actually standing on.

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Let’s get it done!

Rotten Apple, a locally owned business with over ten years’ worth of experience, guarantees its Austin excavation services. No matter how big or small, we always promise your complete satisfaction!

Whether you’re interested in site preparation, property development, road grading, or another service, our helpful staff is prepared to talk about your needs.

Cities & Neighborhoods We Service

Our Austin excavation services:

Mulching

Forestry mulching clears cedar, brush, and small trees in place, leaving mulch on the ground to protect the soil and cut down on erosion — no burn piles, no haul-off. See our mulching page for the full rundown.

Rock Crushing

San Antonio-area limestone and caliche get crushed and repurposed on site into usable road base or pad material, instead of hauling rock off and bringing in new gravel. See our rock crushing page for details.

Ponds & Lakes

From design through construction, we build stock tanks, ponds, and small lakes sized to the watershed feeding them. See our pond construction page for more.

Land Clearing & Excavation

Brush and tree clearing, grubbing, site grading, and road base prep for home sites, ranches, and development projects across the San Antonio area. See our land clearing page or our excavation & site prep page for the full process and FAQs.

Ready to talk?

You deserve a finished product that you will adore, whether you need rock crushing or want to create a new lake. Rotten Apple Services, the top Austin land preparation specialists, are who you need.

Our experts will assist you in comprehending the scope of your project and the services you’ll need. For more than ten years, our clients have been gushing about our work, and we are confident that you will be equally satisfied.

Make an appointment with us today!