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J & H Painting Services
5.0(
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My is Dwight Walton who has used J & H Painting Service was very professionally done. My wife and I think it was great it looks great I would refer him to any and everyone that I know for the quality of work and pricing."
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J&H
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J&H
J&H

+131

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masterpiece Land Builders Corp
5.0(
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend! did an excellent job on my property. Professional, reliable, and clearly knows what he’s doing. The work was done efficiently, the site was left clean, and the results were exactly what I hoped for. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again or recommend him to anyone needing excavation work."
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Psb home solutions
4.4(
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"PSB home solutions took on the job of removing 20 years worth of vines from the side of my house. Within the time period promised and at the price agreed to, PSB home solutions removed the vines, repair the stucco, and painted that portion of the house all within the time promised. They left the job Cleaner then when they started."
Response time7 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Palm Beach Contracting Services
4.5(
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job. Installed pavers on our small patio. Removed debris and excess pavers leaving a clean job. I would definitely use them again."
Foyer Front
Upstairs Patio
Back Loggia
Back Loggia
Driveway Transformation

+16

Response time2 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paul Green Landscape LLC
4.8(
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Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"First, Paul called almost immediately and offered to complete the project the very next day. Second, Paul arrived on time and offered a very reasonable quote. Third, the final outcome was amazing. Paul, even offered to spray wash the sidewalks. A+++ work."
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+1

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

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. 

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