Lighting, land clearing, junk removal, demolition and grading for properties with special needs.
Universal City properties near Randolph AFB run into a problem fast when they try to dig much past six or eight inches: bedrock. The thin clay cap over limestone in Forest Crest, Northview, and Olympia Hills means grading, lighting installs, and land clearing all take a different approach than they would out in the sandier soils west of town. Corral Bros handles that heavier, specialized work regularly across these neighborhoods, so we come prepared with the right equipment instead of finding out mid-project that a standard trencher will not cut it.
That shallow bedrock actually works in your favor for a few things and against you for others. Grading and leveling around older Universal City homes often means correcting decades of settling and runoff that pools against foundations because the clay will not absorb it. Cedar and brush clearing on undeveloped lots near the base moves quickly once we are through the root mat, since there is not much soil depth for roots to anchor deep. For lighting projects, we route conduit around the rock shelf rather than fighting through it, which keeps installs clean without unnecessary trenching.
Many of our Universal City calls come from military families getting a property show-ready before a move, or long-time homeowners finally tackling a demolition or junk removal job that has been on the list for years. We show up licensed, insured, and ready to give you a straight answer about what the ground under your yard will actually allow.
We walk your Universal City property and assess the site.
An itemized estimate with no surprises.
Tidy local crews and modern equipment.
Results made for Bexar County, plus optional upkeep.
We also provide specialty services in these nearby communities:
Yes. We clear brush, cedar, undergrowth and small trees to make a lot buildable, fire-safe and usable, including forestry mulching and fence-line clearing. Clearing cedar and overgrowth is also one of the most effective wildfire-mitigation steps for Central Texas Hill Country properties.
Yes. We haul away yard waste, brush, storm debris and junk, and we handle light demolition of old decks, sheds, fences and concrete. We dispose of everything responsibly and leave the site clean and ready, whether for a fresh landscape or new construction.
The thin clay over bedrock common in Forest Crest and Northview means grading crews often hit rock well before reaching typical depths, which changes equipment and labor needs. Corral Bros evaluates this during your free on-site estimate in Universal City so the quote reflects your actual lot, not a generic assumption.
Yes. We handle brush mulching and cedar clearing carefully on lots throughout Olympia Hills and near the base, keeping debris contained and respecting property lines. Given the shallow soil, root removal is usually straightforward once the surface growth is cleared, and we haul off everything so the lot is genuinely usable.
Most Universal City properties get a free, no-obligation on-site visit scheduled within 48 hours of your call. We look at soil depth, drainage, and access before quoting anything, since bedrock proximity affects grading, lighting, and demolition pricing differently on almost every lot.
We plan conduit routes around the rock shelf rather than trenching straight through it, which is standard practice for Corral Bros crews working in Universal City. This keeps yard disruption minimal and avoids the cracked pavers or uneven fixtures that come from forcing lines through unyielding ground.
Both. We take on light demolition and tear-outs, like old sheds, decks, or concrete pads, plus straightforward junk and debris removal for homeowners in Forest Crest and Northview. Residential and commercial work gets the same licensed, insured crew and the same 48-hour estimate turnaround.
Drainage correction tops the list. Decades of settling on thin clay soil often leaves water pooling near foundations instead of draining away. Our grading and leveling work addresses that directly, and we will point it out during your estimate even if it was not the original reason you called Corral Bros.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local Bexar County crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
