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Avatar for JLs Turf Managment
JLs Turf Managment
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JL removed two layers of commercial weed weed mat. They have been in the ground 14 years. The first one was installed by a local nursery along with new landscape installations and the second one was a job that I did on top of what the NURSERY did. What a mess it turned out to be, it was full of weeds. I couldn’t pull weeds couldn’t dig out plants, it was a mess. It took JL a week to dig down and remove the old original layer of weed mat. I had him remove dead plants and replace new plants that I selected. Overall, I was thoroughly pleased with this job. He does excellent work, he keeps a neat clean job site, he is honest, his prices are fair. He was recommended to me originally by a local nursery. And we have used him ever since. We highly recommend him."
Landscape Renovation
Landscape Renovation
Landscape Renovation
Landscape Renovation
Landscape Renovation

+20

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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American Tree Solutions
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Jessen Williams, is a professional in his field and strives to provide the best service in a timely and affordable manner. His crew are the hardest working men and once they have finished the project they leave the property in superb condition. I have used another company many times and they donâ t even come close to the quality of work provided by American Tree Solutions. I should also mention that the pricing is more than fair and once your project is completed you will be so pleased that you will use American Tree Solutions in the future."
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+19

Response time1 day
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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BPA Land Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I need to get more pictures but these guys did a great job. They flagged it and walked it with me. They helped me clear property line boundaries and created amazing shooting lanes at each stand spot. They arrive early and stay busy working and had machines that didn’t break down or get stuck like others have. I highly recommend these guys! Top notch for sure!"
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos

+10

39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NOAH'S LAND WORKS LLC
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete, customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Culvert replacement
Final grade
Lot access
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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. 

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.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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