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Avatar for Native Stump Grinding, Inc.

Native Stump Grinding, Inc.

4.89(
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Native Stump Grinding, Inc.

4.89(
49
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree stump removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Chris with Native Stump grinding was prompt in answering my request for service. In fact he answered same day and came out same day to give me an estimate for job. Estimate was very reasonable. He and his company completed the job as requested, made our backyard look beautiful. Would highly recommend Chris and his company, Native Stump grinding."

Tammy L on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree stump removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Chris with Native Stump grinding was prompt in answering my request for service. In fact he answered same day and came out same day to give me an estimate for job. Estimate was very reasonable. He and his company completed the job as requested, made our backyard look beautiful. Would highly recommend Chris and his company, Native Stump grinding."

Tammy L on October 2025


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Shortridge Custom Grading LLC

4.72(
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Shortridge Custom Grading LLC

4.72(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

Shortridge Custom Grading LLC is your premier grading and excavation company. We specialize in finish grading and building site preparation. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry. Give us a call and see why people have been using us again and again!

"Kept me updated. And communication was good"

Janice C on April 2023

Shortridge Custom Grading LLC is your premier grading and excavation company. We specialize in finish grading and building site preparation. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry. Give us a call and see why people have been using us again and again!

"Kept me updated. And communication was good"

Janice C on April 2023


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4G Contracting & Land Services

5.00(
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4G Contracting & Land Services

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

4G Contracting & Land Services 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.

"He did a great job."

Gaileen C on November 2025

4G Contracting & Land Services 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.

"He did a great job."

Gaileen C on November 2025


AMR HAULING

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AMR HAULING

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.


Be Hip Concrete

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Be Hip Concrete

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30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Formax Construction LLC

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Formax Construction LLC

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6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Formax Construction LLC works with residential and commercial clients. We have experience in single family homes, and multi-family buildings. We have the capability to manage the project all in house - site work & excavation, new construction, renovation and additions. Keeping clients within budget and within schedule. We have over 5 years of experience in construction. Not only can we help with construction, but all the heavy lifting in pre-construction - designing, creating budgets, and most importantly getting you permits fast.

Formax Construction LLC works with residential and commercial clients. We have experience in single family homes, and multi-family buildings. We have the capability to manage the project all in house - site work & excavation, new construction, renovation and additions. Keeping clients within budget and within schedule. We have over 5 years of experience in construction. Not only can we help with construction, but all the heavy lifting in pre-construction - designing, creating budgets, and most importantly getting you permits fast.


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Bow Paving

5.00(
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Bow Paving

5.00(
72
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bow Paving, asphalt contractors in New Hampshire, provides exemplary asphalt paving services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to better serve your needs. The owner is on site for every project, ensuring your needs are met and job is complete to your satisfaction. Call, text or email with any questions at anytime. Cell: 603-231-1106.

"Great. Excellent job. It looks great. And also the crew is a great group of guys."

Doug P on April 2022

Bow Paving, asphalt contractors in New Hampshire, provides exemplary asphalt paving services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to better serve your needs. The owner is on site for every project, ensuring your needs are met and job is complete to your satisfaction. Call, text or email with any questions at anytime. Cell: 603-231-1106.

"Great. Excellent job. It looks great. And also the crew is a great group of guys."

Doug P on April 2022


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Cool Energy Plumbing Today

4.70(
547
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Cool Energy Plumbing Today

4.70(
547
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Customers say: Super punctual
62 years of experience

A Respect for You and Your Home That is Unmatched. When you invite a Cool Today, Plumbing Today, or Energy Today technician into your home, you can be 100 percent confident that they will leave your home’s interior in the same condition it was in before they arrived. Because we take your floors, walls, countertops, and belongings as seriously as you do, we go the extra mile to ensure that the job is done cleanly and that your property is undamaged.

"The tech was very prompt and professional. Answered all my questions and gave me a good deal. He scheduled my installation very quickly and to my convenience. I’m very happy."

Dee G on October 2025

A Respect for You and Your Home That is Unmatched. When you invite a Cool Today, Plumbing Today, or Energy Today technician into your home, you can be 100 percent confident that they will leave your home’s interior in the same condition it was in before they arrived. Because we take your floors, walls, countertops, and belongings as seriously as you do, we go the extra mile to ensure that the job is done cleanly and that your property is undamaged.

"The tech was very prompt and professional. Answered all my questions and gave me a good deal. He scheduled my installation very quickly and to my convenience. I’m very happy."

Dee G on October 2025


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Chuck Henderson Plumbing, Inc.

5.00(
22
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Chuck Henderson Plumbing, Inc.

5.00(
22
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Over 30 years experience in residential and commercial plumbing, custom plumbing design. 24 Hour Emergency Service (No extra charge) Free Estimates. $75.00 Service call, covers 1st 1/2 hour labor and trip charge. $60.00 per hour thereafter plus any materials used.

"Chuck went though process and model/brand information with cost. Scheduled and tech arrived on time. Work performed, professional. Great job!"

KATHLEEN N on May 2018

Over 30 years experience in residential and commercial plumbing, custom plumbing design. 24 Hour Emergency Service (No extra charge) Free Estimates. $75.00 Service call, covers 1st 1/2 hour labor and trip charge. $60.00 per hour thereafter plus any materials used.

"Chuck went though process and model/brand information with cost. Scheduled and tech arrived on time. Work performed, professional. Great job!"

KATHLEEN N on May 2018


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Believe Plumbing

4.72(
111
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Believe Plumbing

4.72(
111
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Plumbing Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. Believe plumbing inc was stared to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of tampa and surrounding areas can trust. Over the the years we have never lost our clients and this has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of tampa and surrounding areas thanks.

"Believe Plumbing of 2312 W Kathleen St Tampa, FL 33607 had an advertised deal that I accepted on 10 April through my Angi account for a 799 Bradford White electric water heater install. I called Believe Plumbing the next working day, 11 April, at 0830 to confirm the price I got through Angi and I provided the redemption code ANGE-298C41DD2EE7). I asked if any extra fees or permits would be an additional cost and if I wanted to increase the size from 40 to 50 gallon what additional cost would apply. The business representative said the 799 dollar fee covered everything and that a 50 gallon unit would be the same 799 price. I also asked if they install the Bradford White brand but he was unsure, Bradford White brand is quoted in their offer deal I accepted. I asked to set up a service and install appointed ASAP as the current heater was leaking and nonfunctional. He confirmed my contact information and said service tech would call me. After 1pm I called back the representative was unsure of the appointment time but would check and call me back. After an hour with no call back I recalled and reached a different but nice lady would said she could not find any record of the service in the schedule and worked to fit me in the next day, 12 April, after 1 pm. I asked the service tech to call me once arrived to confirm if a 50 gallon unit would fit and to authorize the replacement as the property was currently rented. When I did not get a phone call in the afternoon of 12 April I again called Believe Plumbings office and asked about the status, I was told the service tech had already look at the unit and was at the supply warehouse picking up the heater. When I reminded them they needed to call for my authorization and discuss the 40 or 50 gallon size the representative said, “oh yea he should have called you.” I then asked to confirm the brand and was told it was “Estate” and not Bradford White. Sensing something didnt feel right and needing to ensure the repair was done as instructed I asked to speak with the owner about by difficulties. When the owner spoke with me he obviously was not told anything about my concerns and just asked, you want the install? I asked about the brand not being Bradford White as advertised and also total price, again sensing I was not getting the full truth. He said it is 1200 dollars either 40 or 50 gallon and the brand is “Estate” and not Bradford White, a better brand. When I told him I confirm within his office the Angi price Monday morning of 799 he said that is not valid and Angi should not have that price active. He offered no reply why his staff would not tell me the correct price until I was able to talk with him and would not even consider any consideration for a price reduction due to the circumstances, even though he still lists a 5 percent discount on the Angi site, nor did he offer a military discount (which he offers on his claimed Yelp business page). He did say that they would install a water heater for 450 if I wanted to buy one locally like Home Depot or Lowes, but they will cost you 800 to 900 so 1200 is a good price. Actually an AO Smith brand 50 gallon equivalent water heater from Lowes cost under 600, after military 10 percent discount. AO Smith makes to lower end “Estate” brand heaters as well. Home Depot has Rheem 50 gallon for under 475 after military discount, all offer same 6 year warranty same as Estate. Faced with need to complete the job that had already been delayed I told him the use the 50 gallon heater but that the bait and switch pricing was not acceptable. I was invoiced for 1200 with extra 3.92 percent charge if I want to use a credit card, something never disclosed as payments options state “Visa, Discover, Check” Based on my experience it is hard the believe what Believe Plumbing tells you - even after giving the owner an opportunity to address the issue and make things right."

Brian O on May 2022

Plumbing Our business is our livelihood but it is also so much more. Believe plumbing inc was stared to fill in a void in the current market and to make a business that the people of tampa and surrounding areas can trust. Over the the years we have never lost our clients and this has allowed us to succeed in a very competitive industry. We stand committed to our purpose as we stand committed to the people of tampa and surrounding areas thanks.

"Believe Plumbing of 2312 W Kathleen St Tampa, FL 33607 had an advertised deal that I accepted on 10 April through my Angi account for a 799 Bradford White electric water heater install. I called Believe Plumbing the next working day, 11 April, at 0830 to confirm the price I got through Angi and I provided the redemption code ANGE-298C41DD2EE7). I asked if any extra fees or permits would be an additional cost and if I wanted to increase the size from 40 to 50 gallon what additional cost would apply. The business representative said the 799 dollar fee covered everything and that a 50 gallon unit would be the same 799 price. I also asked if they install the Bradford White brand but he was unsure, Bradford White brand is quoted in their offer deal I accepted. I asked to set up a service and install appointed ASAP as the current heater was leaking and nonfunctional. He confirmed my contact information and said service tech would call me. After 1pm I called back the representative was unsure of the appointment time but would check and call me back. After an hour with no call back I recalled and reached a different but nice lady would said she could not find any record of the service in the schedule and worked to fit me in the next day, 12 April, after 1 pm. I asked the service tech to call me once arrived to confirm if a 50 gallon unit would fit and to authorize the replacement as the property was currently rented. When I did not get a phone call in the afternoon of 12 April I again called Believe Plumbings office and asked about the status, I was told the service tech had already look at the unit and was at the supply warehouse picking up the heater. When I reminded them they needed to call for my authorization and discuss the 40 or 50 gallon size the representative said, “oh yea he should have called you.” I then asked to confirm the brand and was told it was “Estate” and not Bradford White. Sensing something didnt feel right and needing to ensure the repair was done as instructed I asked to speak with the owner about by difficulties. When the owner spoke with me he obviously was not told anything about my concerns and just asked, you want the install? I asked about the brand not being Bradford White as advertised and also total price, again sensing I was not getting the full truth. He said it is 1200 dollars either 40 or 50 gallon and the brand is “Estate” and not Bradford White, a better brand. When I told him I confirm within his office the Angi price Monday morning of 799 he said that is not valid and Angi should not have that price active. He offered no reply why his staff would not tell me the correct price until I was able to talk with him and would not even consider any consideration for a price reduction due to the circumstances, even though he still lists a 5 percent discount on the Angi site, nor did he offer a military discount (which he offers on his claimed Yelp business page). He did say that they would install a water heater for 450 if I wanted to buy one locally like Home Depot or Lowes, but they will cost you 800 to 900 so 1200 is a good price. Actually an AO Smith brand 50 gallon equivalent water heater from Lowes cost under 600, after military 10 percent discount. AO Smith makes to lower end “Estate” brand heaters as well. Home Depot has Rheem 50 gallon for under 475 after military discount, all offer same 6 year warranty same as Estate. Faced with need to complete the job that had already been delayed I told him the use the 50 gallon heater but that the bait and switch pricing was not acceptable. I was invoiced for 1200 with extra 3.92 percent charge if I want to use a credit card, something never disclosed as payments options state “Visa, Discover, Check” Based on my experience it is hard the believe what Believe Plumbing tells you - even after giving the owner an opportunity to address the issue and make things right."

Brian O on May 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

It is a common belief that excavation is easier or less costly when done in the summer or when the ground is not frozen. Seasons have little effect on when excavation can occur; however, inclement weather can prolong the duration of the job and potentially increase costs. For this reason, those in rainy climates may opt for seasons with milder weather.

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.

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