How We Do It

Building a ranch lake or fishing pond is easy, right?

Well, yes and no.  Last summer, we were on a project in Central Texas that was on the same caliche road as a rather large commercial cattle operation. These folks were in the business to make money and they obviously held a hard bottom line. I noticed their stock tanks were all cookie cutter endeavors.  Every single one of them looked like a 35 square yard postage stamp.  They did the job all right I am sure. They served a utilitarian purpose in the most minimal fashion. I know they were easy to build-- no real expertise required to dig a square hole.  I am sure they were cost effective and served the purpose but they sure were ugly.  Our clients want more!

Do this, the next time you are out driving, take note of the different kinds of farm ponds, fishing lakes and stock tanks visible from the road. Which ones are more appealing? Which ones enhance the property?  I don't think you are going to say the postage stamps farm ponds or fishing lakes.

We don't do the square hole postage stamp ponds. Your local bull dozer guy down the road can do those.  Maybe they will hold water and the dam won't leak but we all know you generally get what you pay for as far as creativeness and quality of work.  

Our expertise lies on the other end of the spectrum.  We are experts in our field and what we do is enhance your property and improve your quality of life on your property.

 It is our business to manifest your dreams and we believe it is a financially sound investment as well.  One of our recent customers said he expected to recoup $3 for every $1 in construction costs he paid SoilMovers.  While we have no way to verify this as a true fact, this client seemed very convinced and his past financial track record led us to believe he knew what he was talking about.

So what makes SoilMovers so special?

We believe actions speak louder than words.  That is what built our business and that integrity and expertise is what continues to propel it forward.  It seems in this day and time, people like to talk a big game.  Slick salesmen, savvy contractors, smooth talking entrepreneurs; they all promise outstanding work or services for a bargain price.  How many times have you experienced this scenario and you had to lower your expectations when the product or service was realized?  It appears to us this is the business norm these days... everyone seems to take for granted the final product will be less than the initial expectation.  Perhaps the slick talkers greatest asset is their ability to come up with creative excuses??  SoilMovers just doesn't operate that way. Our goal is to exceed your expectations in every way.  Here is some advice on planning and executing your new lake or pond project.  Design & Management

So how does it all work?

Once the initial consultation is complete, the next step is to validate the work plan. Nick does this by returning to the work site with his backhoe.  Soil test holes are dug within the proposed work area and the soil type is evaluated. A more detailed site survey is also done at this time.  If it is determined the project is valid, a deposit from the prospective client is secured.  Payment of the deposit gains you a slot in the work schedule.

When we move on to your job site, the heavy haul trucks with the equipment will show up first. They deliver the bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. equipment trailers and all the various and sundry hard pieces that make the job go forward. We always scout out a designated equipment area in advance (with your approval) and that constitutes our equipment area going forward.

Well, maybe not. Over the years we have found that working in extended locations--sometimes as much as 600 miles from the home base in Paris, TX-- presents its' own special set of logistic challenges.  We are serving a niche market - a discerning client who wants the very best- and we realize extraordinary measures must be taken to fulfill the expectations of our clients.  A small job for us may last 3 weeks, a large job might extend to 3 or 4 months.  We have found the most efficient, cost effective way to service these jobs is to live on site.  This is accomplished by a fleet of RVs which affords us the opportunity to live and work right where the job is located-our Base Camp.  We are very flexible and resilient in this respect.  Some job sites afford access to electricity, water and sewage with very little modification and that is reflected in the per diem charge. Some sites have water and electricity but lack proper septic tanks.  We have worked successfully with the clients to install septic service for our use which the clients will realize the benefits of for years to come.
 

Maybe we are outdated and maybe we sound  old fashioned in today's fast paced world but we still believe in old school values.   Decency, integrity, value for your dollar coupled with a commitment to  exceed your anticipations defines SoilMovers.  If you are looking for a true expert in fishing lakes, ranch lakes, farm ponds and capital land improvements, you need  to contact Nick Jones today!