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Avatar for Minas Gerais Construction, Inc.
Minas Gerais Construction, Inc.
4.9(
131
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Serving Forest City, 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"
driveway
DOUBLE STEP
RED TRIPLE STEP WITH OLD RED PAVERS
PATIO CONNECTION WITH SIDEWALK WITH WALL
TRIPLE STEP

+109

Response time8 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Home Sweet Home Painting & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Painter did an excellent Job. I would hire him again . I would recommend to friends."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Central Florida Exterior Solutions
4.4(
27
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Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Dalton and his crew did great. They really took their time to make sure my yard came out looking good. I know who I’m calling if I have anymore landscaping needs"
Landscaping Project
Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior Project

+42

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Central Florida Equity Builders, LLC
4.7(
34
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Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very smooth experience. The shingles and dumpster arrived before the crew. They came in the morning and finished the job by dark. A larger house would probably take more time. The next day the dumpster was removed and the county passed the inspection."
IKO Dynasty Shingles
IKO Dynasty Shingles
IKO Dynasty Shingles
IKO Dynasty Shingles
IKO Dynasty Shingles

+1

Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
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Southern Majestic Homes
4.5(
37
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Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Southern Majestic Homes for all demolition work. The crew is polite, professional, skilled to perfection."
After- Almost finished-
Demo day
Demo Day
what the double wide looked like.
Pool And Pool Enclosure

+106

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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East Coast Land Solutions LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I don't as a rule post to review sites as there maybe extenuating circumstances as to why something may have happened. But in this case I am so happy with East Coast Land I want to let you know that this is a great company. Simply put, the do what they say they are going to do. Without any intervention from me. I am so impressed with the response and work ethic. They went far beyond what I had expected. I had to do nothing. They did it all. I will tell you honestly that this company is the gold standard that other contractors should aspire to be. I will not hesitate to use them again for any work that they can do for me."
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Additional Photos
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+37

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Florida Cut Above
5.0(
11
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Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very professional! They did a fantastic job I would recommend them to anyone and everyone in lake county and surrounding areas."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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James Roper
5.0(
5
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Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James was incredible. I needed irrigation ran approximately 200 yards and had no idea where to start. He was able to give me a quote in a day and start working almost immediately. I was so impressed with his communication and how quickly he was able to compete the job. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for excavation services."
Rico Rock demo
Rico Rock demo
Rico Rock demo
brush cutting before
brush cutting after

+11

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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