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Avatar for Minas Gerais Construction, Inc.
Minas Gerais Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Deland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pedro Gomes and his crew: Alan and Gabriel were excellent. Excavated an area 25x15ft by 3 inch and installed playground mulch. Done in 3 hrs. They had to use shovel and wheel barrel since big excavator would not fit through backyard gate. Than wheel barrel all the 4?yards of mulch in to fill the area. Price was fair in my opinion for this hard hands on labor. I will definitely hire this crew again if I have another project"
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DOUBLE STEP
RED TRIPLE STEP WITH OLD RED PAVERS
PATIO CONNECTION WITH SIDEWALK WITH WALL
TRIPLE STEP

+109

Response time8 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Done Right By Faith Landscaping LLC
Done Right By Faith Landscaping LLC
4.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Outstanding job on weeding and cutting and trimming of the bushes throughout the property. The crew was thorough ,efficient and very professional. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for lawn maintenance care."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for AMERICAN BRUSH CONTROL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
AMERICAN BRUSH CONTROL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deland, 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
Avatar for Central Florida Equity Builders, LLC
Central Florida Equity Builders, LLC
4.7(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Deland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CFEB did a great job on our new roof. Isaiah guided us through the process with helpful advice and was very responsive in answering questions and giving updates. CFEB was able to work within our deadline and the job was finished on schedule. I would highly recommend CFEB and especially Isaiah and his team."
IKO Dynasty Shingles
IKO Dynasty Shingles
IKO Dynasty Shingles
IKO Dynasty Shingles
IKO Dynasty Shingles

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Asher Outdoors
Asher Outdoors
4.6(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had work done by Asher Outdoors Landscaping. They removed the old sod and installed new sod for a beautiful new healthy look and provided and planted 2 new gorgeous Robellini in our front yard. Their team was client focused and very experienced. From the first callback, to meeting with Gary Asher, we knew when and what to expect. Great service from everyone on his staff. It's a 5 star rating from us .....!!!"
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Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Watsons Irrigation
Watsons Irrigation
4.7(
31
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Deland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Watsons Irrigation did a great job on preparing the area and laying the sod. They did exactly what I wanted done and it looks fantastic. I worked with Braxton who was friendly, helpful, professional and so were the workers. They got the job done in a timely manner. I would definitely hire them again for any job!!"
New Zone install with sod
New Zone install with sod
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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 best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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