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Sawgrass Services, INC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fruitville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Sawgrass construction is a great company , they put in all new cabinets and new sink and back splash. My laundry room looks so nice. Like it should have been done when the house was built. Rykan Holder were so nice . We appreciate everything you did for us we highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nico's Pro Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Fruitville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I used NPS for a concrete removal project. Nico and crew were very professional and did an excellent job removing the concrete! Well mannered and showed up when he said he would! Very courteous company to work with and would definitely recommend for your project!!"
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
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House Doctors of Sarasota LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Fruitville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

House Doctors of Sarasota LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \nWww.HouseDoctors.com/Sarasota

Gallery
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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