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Avatar for Native Stump Grinding, Inc.
Native Stump Grinding, Inc.
4.8(
50
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Serving Ellenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris is very professional, friendly, and talented. Chris is much more than a stump grinding service. In addition to effectively grinding huge palm tree stumps, he met us at the nursery and helped us select palm tree replacements and delivered and handled the entire installation process. He further graded large sections of our property and applied sod to finish the job. Chris arrives on time and did everything that he said that he would do and was an overall pleasure to work with."
Grinding pine stump close to a driveway
Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for CD Grading & Land Management LLC
CD Grading & Land Management LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Ellenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This was a full backyard makeover. Chris tore out an old, overgrown garden bed, including the bricks and a spiky little lemon tree. He fixed some old pavers that were caving in around our pool overflow drain, dug out old sod and weeds and cleared out miscellaneous yard debris. He took great care to make sure the yard was level and graded properly for drainage before laying weed barrier and gravel ahead of the artificial turf to finish the project. And now our yard is beautiful and usable again! We love it! Chris was very professional and communicated expectations. The work was done on time and is exactly what we wanted."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AllJax, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Ellenton, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AllJax, Inc. is a locally Owned & Operated Company, by an Active Air Force Reservist. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We take pride in servicing our home town of Pasco County and it's surrounding areas of the Tampa area. \nTo contact us directly, Please call/text (727)457-5380 or Email [email protected]\n

 AllJax, Inc.
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Tree Removal
Grading Work

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Haul Yeah Equipment Rental
5.0(
5
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Serving Ellenton, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\nhttps://haulyeahequipment.com/

Used two full-size skid steers to make sure the land the land was flat and graded.
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
California Palms Landscaping
4.3(
28
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Serving Ellenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CPL was true to their slogan- honest, professional and affordable. Steven was a great project manager, communication was excellent and work was completed as promised. We had tree removal and pruning as well as an irrigation upgrade. They took the time to walk us through the completed work and clean up all dirt and debris. We are very pleased."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for 4G Contracting & Land Services
4G Contracting & Land Services
5.0(
6
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Serving Ellenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Danny has been helping us on the property for several years now, everything from cutting down trees, fence installation to drainage and flood control. His professionalism, worth ethic and quality services is why we continue to use him today."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Valentine Lawn Service
5.0(
9
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Serving Ellenton, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Valentine Lawn Service has provided outstanding landscaping and lawn care for us over the past 8 years, and we couldn’t be happier. They’ve handled a wide range of projects, from installing beautiful jasmine bushes and laying elegant white marble stone to bush installation and precision trimming. Their tree trimming and stump grinding work has been just as impressive, leaving our yard clean and well-maintained every time. What keeps us coming back is the combination of great pricing and truly professional service. The team is reliable, skilled, and detail-oriented, always going above and beyond to make our landscaping look its best. Whether you need routine lawn maintenance, landscape design, or specialized tree services, Valentine Lawn Service gets the job done right. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality landscaping in the area!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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.

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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