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BARFIELD EXCAVATION AND SITE PREP LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cross City, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I should have called him from the beginning! I called someone else and what a mistake. Cody came out and fixed what was messed up by this other guy. Cody burned all the massive piles that were left from land clearing and smoothed out the land that was messed up by the tracks. I will call him first because he takes pride in what he does and makes everything look amazing instead of leaving you with a mess. Cody also made us an arena for the horses! What a great guy and very responsible!"
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JDEV CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Cross City, FL and surrounding areas

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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
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AB & FC Maintenance, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Cross City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello! My name is Dakota Weiss and I am one of the owners of a very young company called AB & FC Maintenance, LLC Based out of Spring Hill, FL. I come from a long background of on-site construction, and heavy civil construction experience. Our Company specializes in Residential, light and heavy commercial projects of ANY size. \n\nWe strive to be different from others, primarily through transparency and communication. Our prices are competitive and will price match most projects of identical scope. \n\nLets make a difference together!\n\n- Dakota Weiss

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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. 

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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