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G.G. Excavations LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Florida City, FL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I currently work for an I currently work for a construction company and started doing side jobs, including Excavator and skid steer services offered /OSHA 30 certification.

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C. Knight Maintenance
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Florida City, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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C Knight Maintenance is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

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PREFERRED SITE SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Florida City, FL and surrounding areas

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Junk removal demolition land fill gradeing ponds dumpster rental we will do it all one stop shop for all your land and junk needs

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Haul Forge
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Florida City, FL and surrounding areas

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Haul Forge provides reliable, affordable junk removal and hauling services in Homestead and South Florida.” We handle furniture, appliances, household junk, yard debris, garage cleanouts, and more. Convenient scheduling, upfront pricing, and professional service.

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Terris
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Florida City, FL and surrounding areas

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Experience & Past Jobs\n\nI have hands-on experience working on home rehabilitation, renovation, repair, demolition, and property cleanup projects. My past work includes assisting with complete home rehabs, roofing cleanup, interior demolition, and preparing residential properties for renovation.\n\nI have experience removing flooring and carpet, tearing out and replacing damaged sheetrock, performing concrete repairs, removing construction debris, and completing general home repairs. I am comfortable with physically demanding work, demolition projects, job-site cleanup, and helping take a property from the demolition stage through repairs and renovation.\n\nWhere I Can Work\n\nI am based in South Florida and can work throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and surrounding areas. I am also open to traveling throughout Florida \n\n

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Florida Elite Demo and Junk LlC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Florida City, FL and surrounding areas

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Welcome to Florida Elite Demo & Junk \n\nWe are Yeily & David , and we provide fast, reliable, and affordable junk removal and light demolition services across South Florida. I help homeowners and businesses clear out unwanted items, construction debris, furniture, and more.\n\nMy goal is to make the process easy, stress-free, and affordable while delivering quality service you can trust.\n\nđź“ž 786-545-9057 | 786-928-2339

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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 â…ś-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.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

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