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Avatar for Conway land clearing and site prep
Conway land clearing and site prep
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Branford, FL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"It was great- texted me about arrival times as I am deaf. AThe driveway was graded and the limestone put down. Assured me if any problems- just text for response. I am so thankful as few others responded in a timely manner"
Before starting
Installed 5 palms for a customer in there backyard
Before I ever broke ground
During project
Clearing 1 acre

+12

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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JDEV CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Branford, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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