A question that we are asked fairly regularly is: “Won’t tearing out my concrete driveway myself save me money?” The short answer is, maybe. However, there are other parts of the process that won’t be as easy to do yourself. Why You Should Leave it to the Pros: We understand the desire and the need to be thrifty. DIY projects are a great way to save a bit of cash here and there, and there …Read More
Here at JRP Services, we provide a wide variety of landscaping and construction preparation services. Since we provide such an expansive list of services, we can provide whole-project completion from start to finish. So whether you’re simply looking to prune an individual tree, or if you’re looking to demolish a structure and clear an entire lot, you can count on JRP Services to get see the jo…Read More
When it comes to demolition, competence counts. The professionals here at JRP Services take our demolition projects seriously, because they are serious. Demolition performed properly can be safe and efficient. Done improperly, demolition can be downright dangerous. That’s why JRP has all of the correct licensing, adheres to local demo laws, has the right tools for the job, and the experience to …Read More
What does it take to perform a big dig? Here at JRP Services, we have access to the big tools that aid us in performing excavations quickly and properly here in Houston. Here are just a few of the machines we use to move earth and debris here in the Houston area: Backhoe Our backhoe has a large bucket that can move a ton of dirt in a second - quite literally. These monster machines are ideal for b…Read More
As excavators here in Houston, we have a knack for moving the Earth; but no matter how big our digs get, there’s still a bigger hole out there. That’s the topic for today’s blog: the biggest and deepest excavations performed by mankind. The World’s Largest Strip Mine The Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine is recognized as the world’s largest pit mine. Based in Hibbing, Minnesota along the Mesabi Ra…Read More
Here in Houston, and across America, mankind has buried millions of pounds of infrastructure. Be it plumbing, gas lines, or electricity, the earth is a veritable mine field of important infrastructure, and each line comes with its own dangers. This is one of many reasons why Houston citizens should think twice before performing their own excavations - and they should certainly contact 811 or 800-3…Read More
Has your driveway, sidewalk, or garage floor seen better days? Does it have several chips and cracks in it from wear and tear? It may be time to invest in a freshly poured slab or slabs of concrete. Before you can pour new concrete, you’ll have to schedule the demolition and disposal of the old concrete. While you can do this process yourself, it can be dangerous, messy, and time consuming. This…Read More
When we think of demolition we usually think about vast explosions or wrecking balls crushing residential or commercial real estate to the ground. Today we are going to look into the process of building demolition, a service offered by JRP Services of Houston, Texas. We will also be discussing the debris left behind and debris cleanup and removal services. Types of Demolition A controlled demoliti…Read More
If you’ve got a demolition project on your hands, leave it to the experts. Professional demolitionists know how to take down a structure or level a landscape safely. Moreover, you’ll further benefit from the following advantages: Proper Licensing & Regulations We know the law, and we have the proper licensing to take down structures and clear land. We have loads of experience with performi…Read More
Land Clearing Methods Perhaps the most common method of clearing land is to harvest the timber, bulldoze to “grub” or remove the stumps, and then establish the next cover (yard, pasture, house, driveway, etc.). Leftover trees and brush can be handled in a variety of ways. While this method may be the most economical and makes finding operators easy, it can also result in extensive damage to th…Read More