Land Clearing & Excavation Contractor serving Northeast Texas
Land Clearing | Forestry Mulching | Excavation & Site Prep | Pond Construction | Demolition
English Excavation provides residential and commercial land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation & site prep, pond construction, and demolition services throughout Hopkins, Hunt, Wood, Rains, Delta, Franklin, Titus, and Van Zandt counties.
English Excavation is a land clearing and excavation contractor specializing in traditional land clearing and forestry mulching, from small residential lots to large rural acreage and commercial projects. We also provide dirt work, site prep, pond construction, and demolition services to transform raw and overgrown land into build-ready property throughout Northeast Texas.
Whether you’re reclaiming overgrown pasture, clearing a homesite, preparing a commercial building site, improving a ranch, digging a pond or lake, or developing rural property, we have the heavy equipment and experience to complete projects from start to finish. Our site prep services include dirt work, excavation, grading, land leveling, building pads, roads, gravel driveways, culvert installation, and drainage solutions that prepare your property for construction.
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Our Land Clearing & Excavation Services in Northeast TX

Land Clearing
Complete land clearing, site clearing, grubbing, bulldozing, tree clearing, brush clearing, stump clearing, root ball removal, and pile burning for residential, agricultural, commercial, and development projects.

Forestry Mulching
Forestry mulching clears unwanted brush, trees, stumps, and vegetation into a natural layer of mulch, eliminating burn piles and hauling off debris, providing a cost effective alternative to traditional land clearing.

Excavation & Site Prep
Excavation and site preparation services including dirt work, grading, leveling, drainage, building pads, roads, driveways, and earthwork for residential, commercial, agricultural, and development projects.

Pond Construction
We design, excavate, and build livestock ponds, fishing ponds, stock tanks, retention ponds, and recreational lakes for residential, agricultural, commercial, and development properties.

Demolition
We safely remove homes, barns, mobile homes, concrete, and other structures to prepare sites for new construction, development, and site improvements, including debris haul off and site cleanup if needed.
Who We Are
English Excavation is a Northeast Texas family-owned and operated land clearing and excavation company based in Brashear, Texas. We help residential, agricultural, and commercial customers clear land and prepare property for homes, shops, ranch improvements, ponds, roads, utilities, and development projects throughout Hopkins, Hunt, Wood, Rains, Delta, Franklin, Van Zandt, and Titus counties.
English Excavation specializes in land clearing, forestry mulching, dirt work, site prep, ponds, and demolition throughout Northeast Texas. Whether you need a single service or a complete turnkey site prep solution, we’re committed to delivering dependable workmanship from start to finish.
We understand the terrain, drainage challenges, brush, timber, and soil conditions common throughout Northeast Texas and use the right heavy equipment and proven methods to complete projects safely and efficiently. Our focus is on building projects that perform reliably and hold up for years to come—not just look good on the day the job is finished.
Professional Forestry Mulching Services in Northeast Texas
Forestry mulching provides a fast and cost-effective alternative to traditional land clearing throughout Northeast Texas. Instead of creating burn piles, brush piles, and large amounts of debris to haul away, trees, brush, and overgrown vegetation are processed directly on-site into a beneficial layer of mulch. The result is no burning, no brush piles, minimal ground disturbance, and reduced erosion while preserving valuable topsoil. Forestry mulching is an excellent solution for reclaiming overgrown pasture, clearing fence lines, opening trails, improving hunting property, creating wildlife habitat, and preparing land for future development.
For projects that require complete land clearing, English Excavation also offers traditional land clearing and our Grub & Grind process. Unlike forestry mulching, Grub & Grind removes brush, trees, stumps, and root balls below ground level while eliminating burning and eliminating or greatly reducing debris haul-off. Whether your property needs selective forestry mulching, complete site clearing, or a turnkey land development solution, we’ll recommend the land clearing method that best fits your property’s needs, project goals, and future plans.
Northeast Texas Service Area
English Excavation proudly provides professional land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation & site prep, pond construction, and demolition services throughout Northeast Texas, including Sulphur Springs, Greenville, Emory, Commerce, Winnsboro and surrounding communities throughout Hopkins, Hunt, Rains, Wood, Delta, Franklin, Titus, and Van Zandt counties. From residential properties and ranches to commercial and development projects, we deliver dependable solutions tailored to each project’s needs. Explore the cities we serve below.
Why Choose English Excavation?
When starting a project, you need a contractor who communicates clearly, shows up prepared, and delivers quality workmanship from start to finish. At English Excavation, we focus on dependable service, honest recommendations, and results built to last.
Owner-operator Colten English personally oversees all projects to help ensure quality workmanship, clear communication, dependable results, and a finished product customers can be proud of. Instead of being passed between salespeople and subcontractors, you’ll work directly with the person responsible for getting the job done right.
Serving Sulphur Springs, Greenville, Emory, Commerce, Winnsboro, and throughout surrounding Northeast Texas communities, our reputation is built on doing what we say we’ll do, treating customers fairly, and leaving every project ready for its next phase. That’s why property owners, ranchers, builders, and developers trust English Excavation for land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation & site prep, pond construction, and demolition services.
Our Land Clearing & Forestry Mulching Experience

2016
Year Established

4400+
Acres Cleared

1000+
Properties Cleared

15+
Counties Serviced
Our Client's Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we provide site prep and dirt work services for both residential and commercial projects, including grading, leveling, and drainage solutions.
Project timelines vary based on scope, size, weather, and site conditions. We’ll provide a clear timeline during the estimate process and work to stay on schedule.
Forestry mulching turns vegetation into mulch that stays on-site, while land clearing removes trees, brush, stumps, and roots to fully prepare a property for development or construction.
Yes, we offer grading and dirt work solutions that help manage water flow, reduce erosion, and prevent drainage issues during and after construction.
Depth depends on your project and soil conditions. We’ll evaluate your site and follow safe digging practices that meet engineering standards and local guidelines.
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Contact English Excavation today for a free estimate on land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation, site prep, pond construction, or demolition services throughout Northeast Texas. We serve residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across Hopkins, Hunt, Rains, Wood, Delta, Franklin, Titus, and Van Zandt counties.

Office:
616 County Road 1181 Brashear, TX 75420

