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Avatar for AllJax, Inc.
AllJax, 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 Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AllJax, Inc. is a locally Owned & Operated Company, by an Active Air Force Reservist. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We take pride in servicing our home town of Pasco County and it's surrounding areas of the Tampa area. \nTo contact us directly, Please call/text (727)457-5380 or Email [email protected]\n

 AllJax, Inc.
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Tree Removal
Grading Work

+1

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Nico's Pro Services
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I used NPS for a concrete removal project. Nico and crew were very professional and did an excellent job removing the concrete! Well mannered and showed up when he said he would! Very courteous company to work with and would definitely recommend for your project!!"
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Prep

+52

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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4G Contracting & Land Services
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Danny has been helping us on the property for several years now, everything from cutting down trees, fence installation to drainage and flood control. His professionalism, worth ethic and quality services is why we continue to use him today."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valentine Lawn Service
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Valentine Lawn Service has provided outstanding landscaping and lawn care for us over the past 8 years, and we couldn’t be happier. They’ve handled a wide range of projects, from installing beautiful jasmine bushes and laying elegant white marble stone to bush installation and precision trimming. Their tree trimming and stump grinding work has been just as impressive, leaving our yard clean and well-maintained every time. What keeps us coming back is the combination of great pricing and truly professional service. The team is reliable, skilled, and detail-oriented, always going above and beyond to make our landscaping look its best. Whether you need routine lawn maintenance, landscape design, or specialized tree services, Valentine Lawn Service gets the job done right. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality landscaping in the area!"
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House Doctors of Sarasota LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

House Doctors of Sarasota LLC 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. \nWww.HouseDoctors.com/Sarasota

Gallery
Gallery
Mobile system
Soft washing roof
Cedar Hom

+17

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Palm Trees Plus, Inc.
4.2(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cortez, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eloy and Chris removed sod against my home, laid down weed barrier, put in an metal edging and put field stone over the top to protect my home from the weed eating against the stucco. The did a great job."
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Pavers

+41

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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. 

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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