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Miller's Maintenance
4.8(
69
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Pierce, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did a fantastic job for me. After speaking with them they came right out. Power washed, repaired, painted and sealed driveway and walk-ways. Power washed entire home, repaired and secured roof, painted shutters and trim around steps and doors. Trimmed the overgrown palm tree. Very professional and personable and great to work with. Received lots of compliments and would highly recommend them. Great job and many thanks."
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Commercial Metal roof
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Commercial Metal Roof
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+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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ASAP Complete Tree Service and Landscape Design
4.6(
51
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Pierce, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Thorough, highly competent, thoughtful approach to a job. Addressed all my questions and delivered clear quotes. Job was scheduled and team showed up to do the work, and seemed very organized and motivated. Result was excellent, including doing a little extra to really perfect the aesthetic aspect. Highly recommend"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mayflower Landscaping
4.7(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Pierce, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The landscape crew comes highly recommended. They listened attentively and thoroughly explained the details of Robellina palm removal process. Additionally, they exceeded expectations by carefully cleaning the grounds following the removal."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A Little Finesse
4.1(
78
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Pierce, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired A Little Finesse Landscape & Design to update my front lawn. Joab Allen and staff did a very professional job of removing the old bushes & designing and planting new flowers , upgrading the sprinkler system, & placing white decorative stone around the shrubs. The job was completed on time and staff did a super job of cleaning up the area. I have received compliments on the finished job from my neighbors. I would highly recommend hiring A Little Finesse Landscape & Design to anyone wishing to modernize their lawns."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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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.

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.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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