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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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+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(
77
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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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
Mark Tomberg irrigation and landscape llc
4.0(
23
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fort Pierce, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

"Mark Tomberg Irrigation & Landscaping was a one stop shop completing paver installation, planter boarder installation, installing schrubs all around my home and a complete irrigation system for the planters and lawn. Marks crew showed up on time and worked hard every day thru completion. Mark stopped by at least once a day to check on his crew and resolve any issues that may have come up. I would recommend Mark Tomberg for any landscaping and irrigation project."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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. 

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