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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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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