Graham Land Services provides professional land clearing, pond construction, pads, driveways/culverts, and grading for property owners in The Woodlands and surrounding Montgomery County communities. Since 2010, our family-owned crew has paired top-tier equipment with drainage-smart planning so your builder, fence crew, or next trade can roll in without rework.
Why Property Owners in The Woodlands Choose Us
- Finish-first mindset: We leave a tidy, functional site—not just knocked-down brush.
- Drainage comes first: Slopes, pads, and culverts are shaped to move water where it belongs.
- Selective clearing: Remove hazards/invasives while preserving healthy, non-invasive shade trees.
- Transparent pricing: Clear scopes with itemized estimates (billable machine hours + transport).
- Local reliability: Based in Anderson, serving a ~70-mile radius with dependable scheduling.
Core Services in The Woodlands
- Ponds & Lakes (Livestock, Fishing & Aesthetic) – Site selection and watershed planning; dams with 2:1 slopes and 10–12 ft crests; clay keyways; ~1-ft clay liners compacted in lifts; laser-set spillways/overflows. For fishing, we tailor depth to acreage and add habitat (upturned stumps, brush piles, ledges).
- Land Clearing & Grubbing – Mark boundaries; flag keep/remove trees; cut, pile, and grub stumps/roots; debris haul-off or controlled burn (where permitted); rough grade to establish flow.
- Underbrushing & Forestry Mulching – Open sightlines and access without taking the site to bare dirt; mulch helps surface stability and erosion control.
- House & Barn Pads – Compacted pads to elevation and spec, tied to drives/yards with drainage away from structures.
- Driveways, Parking Areas & Culverts – Bases compacted in lifts; culverts sized and set to protect entrances, ditches, and downstream areas.
- Rough & Final Grade – Set slopes right the first time, then finish smooth for sod, seed, or immediate use.
- On-Site Planning & Consulting – Walk-throughs, phasing, and cost-smart scopes aligned to your long-term plan.
Local Considerations for The Woodlands
- Mixed soils (sandy loams to heavier clays) can vary across short distances—soil checks guide pond sealing and pad compaction.
- Tree strategy matters: Preserve desirable canopy for shade/screening; remove hazard and invasive species.
- Stormwater & access: Proper culvert sizing and base compaction help drives withstand intense rainfall events common to the region.
- Sequencing saves money: Align clearing with future pads, utilities, and water features to reduce rework.
How Our Process Works
- Walk-Through & Goals – Confirm boundaries, utilities, keep/remove trees, watershed, and your big-picture plan (home, barn/arena, fencing, pond).
- Plan & Estimate – Clear, itemized scope with transparent pricing (billable machine hours + transport and any disposal).
- Execute – The right machines and attachments for high production with controlled ground impact.
- Finish & Handoff – Drainage set, debris handled, and a tidy site for the next trade.
Project Timeline at a Glance
- Step 1: Discovery Call (15–20 min). Share goals, acreage, address/pin, photos, and target timeline.
- Step 2: On-Site Walk-Through. Verify soils, slopes, utilities, and tree strategy; align phases and budget.
- Step 3: Itemized Estimate. Transparent pricing based on billable machine hours + transport (and any disposal).
- Step 4: Mobilize & Execute. The right iron and attachments for efficient production with controlled ground impact.
- Step 5: Finish & Handoff. Drainage set, debris handled, and a clean site ready for builders or pasture use—plus next-step recommendations.
What to Have Ready for a Fast Quote
- Scope: Clearing, pads, pond, driveway/culvert, grading, demo (pick all that apply).
- Acreage & Map: Address/pin and a quick sketch or markup of work areas and access gates.
- Photos/Video: Overviews plus close-ups of dense brush, slopes, and any culvert/ditch areas.
- Targets & Constraints: Desired finish (homesite, pasture, arena), budget range, and timing windows.
Equipment We Run in The Woodlands Area
- Dozers with rakes/blades for cut/fill and root raking
- Excavators for tree removals, ponds, and culverts
- Skid steers with mulchers, buckets, and grading attachments
- Sheepsfoot & smooth drum compactors for pads and pond liners
- Haul trucks & support equipment for debris and materials
Build on Solid Ground—Start with a Smarter Site Plan
Tell us what you want to accomplish in The Woodlands—clear a homesite, add a dependable pond, cut a ranch road, or prep pads and parking for a new build—and we’ll walk the property with you, check soils and drainage, and map a clear, cost-smart sequence that avoids rework. You’ll get a clean, itemized estimate, realistic timelines, and straight talk on options (including our ½-acre pond special and financing on approved credit).
We’re nearby, serve a ~70-mile radius from Anderson, TX, and consider larger, multi-phase ranch projects beyond that. Busy schedule? We can coordinate access with your builder and provide photo/video progress updates. Call (936) 203-6910 to get on the calendar, or tap Get an Estimate to send a pin, a few photos, and your target dates—then leave the dirt work to us.