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Avatar for Ebenezer Faife Painting Services, Corp.
Ebenezer Faife Painting Services, Corp.
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Coconut Grove, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional and went beyond my expectations. I was very happy with my experience with Ebenezer Faife Painting Service. They were here when the said they would be and did an excellent job. They cleaned up and did the little extras to make it a great experience."
Yaima
Yaima
Yaima
Painted wall for screen projector
Painted wall for screen project

+30

Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for PALMS & FRONDS SERVICES LLC
PALMS & FRONDS SERVICES LLC
5.0(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Coconut Grove, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex did a marvelous job cleaning out an area where my AC and pool equipment are located. It had overgrown weeds. He removed all the weeds, laid down tarp and placed pretty rocks there. Looks much cleaner and neater. He is very professional and price is very reasonable."
Mirella project
Mirella project
Mirella project
Mirella project
Margaret Project

+18

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for Casper Concrete LLC
Casper Concrete LLC
4.9(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Coconut Grove, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a hard removal. It was a cement surface over my concrete pool deck. It had to be removed with an industrial size grinder that looked like a big floor polisher. The work was dirty and dusty but at the end of the day and throughout the job, it was being continuously cleaned and dry vacuumed. Every evening (it took 5 days) the completed areas had been cleaned and left neatly. They moved my furniture, my plants, everything and then returned it. Hire them. They are already hired for another project. Highly recommend without hesitation."
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete

+32

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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