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Avatar for J & H Painting Services
J & H Painting Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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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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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

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
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Delray Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Paul Green Landscape LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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