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Avatar for Minas Gerais Construction, Inc.
Minas Gerais Construction, Inc.
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

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
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Avatar for M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He’s great did a awesome June definitely recommend"
Q1 Work completed
Q1 Work completed
Q1 Work completed
Maple next to a house
Maple next to a house

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Sweet Home Painting & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Avatar for Central Florida Exterior Solutions
Central Florida Exterior Solutions
4.4(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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%
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CHERRYWOOD JUNK REMOVAL AND DEMO
4.9(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Exellent work and very professional."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Central Florida Equity Builders, LLC
4.7(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

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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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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East Coast Land Solutions LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

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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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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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

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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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

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

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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