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Owner-Operated · East Texas Dirtwork

Built Tough.
Done Right.

Professional excavation, land clearing, drainage, and dirtwork for residential and commercial properties across East Texas — owner-operated.

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  • Family-Owned

    East Texas based. Same name on every invoice.

  • FREE Estimates

    On-site visit. No phone-only ballparks.

  • Same-Day Callback

    Call before 5pm — hear back today.

  • Owner On Every Job

    Talk to who runs the equipment.

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FAMILY OWNED
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FAMILY OWNED

What We Do

Our Services

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Why M&M

We Show Up and Get It Done

We're not a big corporation with a thousand subcontractors. M&M is a family operation — which means accountability, craftsmanship, and a handshake that means something.

  • Direct communication with the owner on every job
  • Equipment serviced and ready — no delays
  • We clean up when we leave

Owner-Operated

This isn't a franchise. You talk to the guy running the equipment — not a dispatcher, not a project manager. Same owner, same standard, every job.

Equipment That Shows Up Ready

Late-model machines maintained by people who use them every day. No breakdowns mid-job, no delays waiting on parts. We show up with what the job needs.

Straight Estimates, No Pressure

We come out, walk your property, and give you a firm number. No ballparks over the phone, no upsells at the door. You decide what you want to do — we're not going anywhere.

To Get the Best Results, Have This Ready

The more detail you can share upfront, the faster we can give you an accurate estimate and get started.

  • Project Location

    Full address or cross-streets so we can plan access and logistics.

  • Site Conditions

    Let us know about slopes, wet ground, narrow access, or other obstacles.

  • Scope of Work

    What needs to be moved, cleared, graded, or excavated — be as specific as you can.

  • Timeline & Deadline

    Any hard deadlines, permit windows, or coordination with other trades.

  • Photos if Possible

    A few pictures of the site go a long way toward a faster, more accurate quote.

  • Material Disposal

    Tell us if you need debris, soil, or brush hauled off or if you want it kept on site.

M&M crew on a job site

Our Story

M&M — Built From the Ground Up

I started M&M with one machine and a promise I made to myself — honest work, fair price, no games. That's still the whole business plan.

I've worked everything from small residential lots to large commercial sites right here in East Texas. Doesn't matter the size — I put my name on every job, and I don't put my name on anything I'm not proud of.

Let's Talk About Your Project

Process

How It Works

Simple, transparent, and stress-free from first call to final grade.

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Call or Submit the Form

We respond within one business day — usually same day. Tell us what you've got and where you're located in East Texas.

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We Come Out to Look

Free on-site visit. We walk the property, ask the right questions, and give you a firm estimate — not a ballpark.

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Equipment on Site, Job Done Right

We agree on the timeline and show up when we say we will. No subcontractors. We work until it's finished.

Where We Work

Service Area

Serving East Texas and surrounding counties. Not sure if we cover your area? Just ask.

RockwallRockwall County

Lakefront community with active residential and commercial development along Lake Ray Hubbard.

HeathRockwall County

Upscale lakeside city known for custom home sites and large rural lots.

FateRockwall County

Fast-growing suburb with high demand for site prep, drainage, and driveway work.

McLendon-ChisholmRockwall County

Rural acreage community ideal for land clearing, ponds, and fencing projects.

ForneyKaufman County

One of the fastest-growing cities in Texas — new construction and site prep are constant.

TerrellKaufman County

Historic city with a mix of residential renovations and rural dirtwork needs.

KaufmanKaufman County

County seat with steady demand for excavation, drainage, and utility work.

CombineKaufman County

Quiet rural community where we handle acreage clearing and private road grading.

GreenvilleHunt County

Regional hub with active commercial site development and residential land prep.

CommerceHunt County

College town with growing residential needs for grading and driveway installation.

Wolfe CityHunt County

Small rural city with agricultural land clearing and drainage project demand.

CantonVan Zandt County

Home of the First Monday Trade Days — frequent site work for event grounds and rural properties.

Wills PointVan Zandt County

Rural community with strong demand for pond excavation and land clearing.

Grand SalineVan Zandt County

Salt-flat terrain with unique drainage and grading considerations we know well.

EdgewoodVan Zandt County

Small-town community with regular dirtwork and erosion control needs.

TylerSmith County

East Texas's largest city — we work foundations, pond excavations, and site prep throughout the area.

AthensHenderson County

Known for bass fishing and rural acreage — pond digging and land clearing are common requests.

Gun Barrel CityHenderson County

Cedar Creek Lake community with shoreline grading and drainage project demand.

MabankHenderson County

Lakeside city where we handle waterfront grading, clearing, and driveway installs.

EmoryRains County

Small county seat surrounded by rural land ideal for clearing and dirtwork.

MineolaWood County

Railroad-era city with a mix of residential and light commercial excavation needs.

AlbaRains County

Quiet lakeside community near Lake Fork with rural lot clearing and pond work.

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Our Promise

The M&M Standard

You won't find a stack of polished testimonials here. M&M runs on word of mouth and repeat customers — folks who'd rather pick up the phone than read a website. Here's what you can count on instead.

Owner's Pledge

When you hire M&M, you get my word on this:

  • Same business day callback

    Call or message before 5pm and you'll hear back the same day. No phone tag.

  • Free, on-site estimates

    I come walk your property. No ballparks over the phone, no high-pressure pitch at the door.

  • Firm price — what I quote is what you pay

    No surprise add-ons, no day-of upcharges. If the scope changes, we talk before the bill does.

  • The owner runs the equipment

    On every job. No subcontractors swapped in, no dispatcher between you and the work.

  • Licensed & insured

    General liability coverage — proof of insurance available on request before any work starts.

  • Site cleaned up before I leave

    Equipment marks repaired, debris cleared, property left ready for what comes next.

Michael

Owner & Operator, M&M Fencing and Dirtwork

Call me direct: (903) 603-0528
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FAQ

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you call.

We're based in East Texas and serve Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, Van Zandt, Henderson, and Smith counties as our primary area. We also take jobs in Rains and Wood counties regularly. Not sure if we reach you — just call and ask.

Call us or fill out the contact form. We'll get back to you same day or next business day, schedule a free on-site visit, and give you a firm number after we see the property. We don't quote over the phone because it's not fair to you.

Yes — fully licensed and insured for excavation, land clearing, drainage, demolition, and all dirtwork services in Texas. We carry general liability and can provide proof of insurance before we start.

Depends on the season and our current schedule. Spring and early summer book up fast in East Texas. We give you an honest start date at the estimate — we don't overbook, and we show up when we say we will.

Yes. We've done everything from backyard stock ponds and driveway pads out in Van Zandt County to full commercial site prep and utility work around Forney and Tyler. Project size doesn't matter as long as it's in our wheelhouse.

We discuss payment terms at the estimate — it varies by job size. No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons. We keep it straightforward and we don't collect everything upfront.

That's most of our work. We're out on farms, ranches, and rural acreage throughout Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, Van Zandt, Henderson, and Smith counties every week. Long driveways, remote access, heavy clay — it's normal for us.

For most jobs within our regular East Texas service area, no added travel charge. Very remote sites — say, an hour or more from our base — may include a mobilization fee. We'll tell you clearly in the estimate if that applies.

Both. We handle in-city residential and commercial jobs in Forney, Rockwall, Heath, Tyler, Greenville, Canton, and Terrell as well as rural acreage work throughout the region.

Primary coverage: Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, Van Zandt, Henderson, and Smith. We also cover Rains and Wood counties regularly. Outside that — ask us. If it's close enough to be worth the drive for both sides, we'll take a look.

Most residential jobs around here — foundations, stock ponds, utility trenches — run 1–3 days. East Texas clay adds time compared to lighter soils in other parts of Texas, but we factor that in. Larger jobs run 4–7 days.

It depends on what you're digging and your county. Residential work in most rural East Texas counties doesn't require a permit, but anything near utilities or over certain depths can. We always call 811 before we dig — no exceptions.

Pond excavation is one of the most common things we do out in Henderson, Van Zandt, and Rains counties. We grade the bowl to hold water, compact the banks, and advise on depth for your acreage and rainfall. Call us — we've done hundreds of these.

Yes — full service. Tree removal, brush clearing, and stump grinding are all part of what we offer. We quote it clearly so you know exactly what's included and what, if anything, is priced separately.

In most rural East Texas counties, no permit is needed to clear your own property. Some cities and HOAs around Forney and Rockwall have tree ordinances. We'll flag anything we know about in your area.

Yes — we do this regularly in Hunt, Rains, Van Zandt, and Henderson counties. Fence line clearing, food plot prep, fire lane creation — tell us what you need and we'll quote it.

Standing water that won't drain after rain, soggy yards for days after a storm, driveways that wash out or flood, and water getting too close to foundations. It all comes back to East Texas clay and poor original grading. We fix all of it.

Depending on our schedule, yes. If you're dealing with active flooding or a drainage failure, call us directly — don't use the form. We'll do our best to get someone out quickly if we can.

Yes — 100% of it. Everything goes to a licensed facility, not just piled on the back of the property. Whether it's an old barn in Smith County or a concrete slab in Forney, you get a clean, cleared site.

Yes. Concrete breakout is a standard part of what we do. Old slabs, driveways, foundations — we break them out, haul off the material, and leave the area graded and ready for whatever comes next.

Everything from a single truckload of topsoil for a Rockwall County backyard to multi-acre commercial site prep in Kaufman County. If it involves dirt, rock, and equipment — we can handle it.

Yes. We source screened topsoil, deliver it to your East Texas property, and spread it to the depth you need. Works great for new lawn installs, raised garden beds, and filling low spots that hold water.

Silt fencing (properly installed, not just staked in), erosion blankets, rip-rap rock placement, slope regrading, and seeding. We recommend what fits your site's actual conditions and your budget.

That's a slope erosion problem we see a lot in East Texas after land clearing or grading work. We'll regrade the slope to reduce velocity, install rip-rap or erosion matting at the base, and redirect runoff so it drains properly instead of sheeting down the hill.

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