Professional Land Clearing & Excavation Services in East Texas

Whether you’re clearing land for a new home, digging a pond, preparing a site for construction, or managing overgrown property, we have the expertise and equipment to handle it safely and efficiently.

Expert Land Clearing & Site Prep for Your Texas Property

RTS Construction & Land Clearing provides a full range of excavation, site preparation, and land management services for property owners throughout East Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Based in Fruitvale, Texas, we bring 25 years of experience, professional equipment, and a commitment to quality workmanship to every project.

Excavator trenching soil during land development project

Our Services

Land Clearing

We remove trees, brush, stumps, and vegetation to prepare your property for development, agriculture, or recreational use. Whether you need a few acres cleared or a larger tract prepared, we handle projects of all sizes with professional equipment and attention to detail.

Graded pond basin prepared for water retention
Cleared wooded property after land clearing service

Forestry Mulching

Forestry mulching is an efficient, eco-friendly way to clear land. Instead of hauling debris off-site, we grind trees and brush into mulch that enriches the soil, prevents erosion, and suppresses weed growth. It’s ideal for overgrown property, fence row clearing, and trail maintenance.

Site Preparation & Grading

Proper site preparation is critical for any construction project. We provide professional site grading, house pad preparation, and dirt work to ensure proper drainage and a stable foundation. Whether you’re building a home, barn, or commercial structure, we’ll get your site ready.

Excavator grading gravel lot for site preparation project
Newly excavated pond with water at center

Pond Construction & Excavation

We design and dig ponds for livestock watering, irrigation, recreation, and fire protection. From selecting the right location to ensuring proper depth and drainage, we handle every aspect of pond construction with precision and care.

Excavation Services

Our general excavation services include digging for driveways, utility trenches, drainage systems, and more. We also handle erosion control and dozer work for projects that require dirt moving, leveling, or reshaping.

Excavator digging foundation area for construction
Crew members beside excavator during excavation project

Demolition

We provide safe, efficient demolition services for unwanted structures, old buildings, fences, and debris removal. Whether you’re tearing down a barn, clearing out an old foundation, or removing fence rows, we’ll handle it with care and professionalism.

Why Choose RTS Construction & Land Clearing?

Veteran-Owned & Family-Operated

Founded by Cody Rodgers, we bring 25 years of experience and family values to every project.

Integrity & Reliability

We believe in honest work, clear communication, and treating your property as if it were our own.

Proven Expertise

Using professional-grade equipment, we handle tough terrain safely and efficiently.

Available When You Need Us

We are open 7 days a week to help with urgent jobs or long-term planning.

Service Area

RTS Construction & Land Clearing proudly serves Fruitvale, Tyler, Longview, Sulphur Springs, Lindale, Canton, Athens, Terrell, Greenville, and surrounding areas throughout East Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, give us a call—we’re willing to travel for the right project.

Free Estimates Available

We treat every property as if it were our own and every customer like family. When you work with RTS Construction & Land Clearing, you’re working with a team that takes pride in doing the job right.