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Avatar for JDEV CONSTRUCTION LLC
JDEV CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Apalachicola, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Antonio was very good. He knows his job and always executes to perfection every single time! He was very professional and took good care of the property and the project. Kudos to him!"
Stair Remodel
Stair Remodel
Stair Remodel
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Gulf Coast Land Clearing and Restoration Inc.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Apalachicola, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great communication and quality work from these guys. Will hire again and spread the word!"
Arial after
Arial post grade/compact
From road/ post compact
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From road post compact

+8

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dirtboss Utilities, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Apalachicola, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

DIRTBOSS UTILITIES, LLC will provide grading, land clearing, erosion and sediment control, stormwater runoff management, and general site preparation services. We provide support services to contractors and property owners with efficient, insured site work improvements. We bring 30 years of experience to every job, quality you can trust, timelines you can depend on, and pricing that works for you.

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Gilbert's Land Development, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Apalachicola, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take pride in our company's reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! \n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

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