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Gatorland Services LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Chiefland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gatorland Services. did a very good job on our yard, had a slope causing rainwater to pool on the concrete deck.Justin the owner advised us to level and grade the area, which he did as shown in the pics included. He is dependable and honest young man,We recommend anyone needing landscaping done to call him."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Skyline Timber LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chiefland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Skyline Timber LLC is a trusted local tree service company delivering fast, safe, and professional results across Citrus County and surrounding areas. Known for reliable service and attention to detail, we handle everything from tree removal and trimming to storm cleanup, land clearing and junk removal —always with a focus on protecting your property and exceeding expectations.

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Handyman Ron
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chiefland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ron is a personable man. He took his time to do the work and was fair in his pricing. Even though the weather was a bit uncooperative at times, he was dependable and completed the job. For my part, I would recommend him for decent handyman chores. Unlike several people that promote themselves on this site, he followed through."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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