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Central Florida Exterior Solutions
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Daytona Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"This company did an outstanding job with removing my old landscape and remodeling it with a modern and low maintenance style. They were worth every penny I spent. I had several estimates and I choose this company due to their overall professional advice and pleasant personality when I met them. When they completed the job, I was stunned!! I would recommend them to everyone I know that wants a great outdoor look while working with such great staff. They accommodated everything I desired for the outcome for my landscape. Thank you for such great service and excellent work!!"
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Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior Project
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Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior Project

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AMERICAN BRUSH CONTROL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Daytona Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our mission is to be a tree service contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!\n

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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Asher Outdoors
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Daytona Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very impressed with the knowledge and decisions Asher made to make my business stand out with there landscaping. The crew was very respectful and did a great job. Thank you and look forward in using you again in the future."
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Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

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