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Avatar for Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
4.9(
324
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contacted Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping after doing some research and reading online reviews. We needed landscape remediation as water was building up in the front side of our house (during heavy rain) and wanted a new flower bed as well. I contacted them and they got back to me right away. Pierce came out to take a look and after talking to him, I was confident he had the expertise to do the work. To no surprise, he and his crew did a fantastic job. I defaulted to his opinion about what plants would look great in the flower bed. My only request was a small Japanese maple. The communication was great from start to finish. I would highly recommend this company to anyone as they are both knowledgeable and professional. When hiring Pierce L. Shallis, you will have peace of mind that they will get the job done right."
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Outoor Living
Flagstone
Walkway Steps

+46

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
75
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Greenville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano Construction did a great job repairing and replacing old basement stairs. They corrected work that was incorrectly done. I was very impressed with the workmanship and efficiency. The job was completed on time.They cleaned up and gave me nice spce. I can recommend without reservation."
decks
decks
decks
decks
decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TerravationPro
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Greenville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend this excavation service highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. Max was an absolute pleasure to work with—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. His work is impressively precise and efficient. Every detail was handled with care and expertise. It’s rare to find someone so reliable and dedicated to doing the job right the first time. If you’re looking for top-tier excavation work and a seamless process, this is the team to go with. Max truly sets the standard."
After
After
Before
After
My jobs

+15

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Delaware Dreamscapes
Delaware Dreamscapes
4.2(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Martin Alvarez installed a beautiful paver patio at my home. From start to finish, he was professional, responsive and did a GREAT job! Martin provided a written price quote, explained the process, showed me examples of his work and completed the project before the expected date of completion. His team was polite, prompt and cleaned up! I truly cannot say enough good things!! I will be calling Martin for future projects!!"
natural flagstone entrance
outdoor living space
Paver driveway
techo bloc patio installation
outdoor kitchen

+42

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Reyes Hardscaping & Landscaping LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Greenville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Paver Patio & walkways
Paver Patio & walkways
Paver Patio & walkways
Paver Patio & walkways
Paver Patio & walkways

+30

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Backyard Paradise Landscaping & Ponds
Backyard Paradise Landscaping & Ponds
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenville, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Backyard paradise landscaping & ponds is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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