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Conway land clearing and site prep
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Wow! Jeremy & his crew did an EXCEPTIONAL job clearing our site. There were trees, shrubs, random junk, large areas of cement and even sections with slabs of concrete half a foot thick and they just handled it all! Their pricing was reasonable, the scheduling was fast & convenient, and we could not be happier with the outcome. They left a very clean site behind. They are true pros. We will tell everyone we know about Conway Land Clearing & Site Prep!"
Before starting
Installed 5 palms for a customer in there backyard
Before I ever broke ground
During project
Clearing 1 acre

+12

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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American Tree Solutions
5.0(
16
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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
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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P&T Land Services
5.0(
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Charles was awesome! Called me the same day I inquired and was able to give a good ballpark quote when I explained the scope of work. He even coordinated the dirt dump for us. He and his team did a very professional job leveling the ground for a large above ground pool. I was extremely pleased with the work and with the quick replies to my inquiries for scheduling the work. Hands down, I would call him again! Thank you so much!"
Higg Job
McClain Job
Excavating Project
Yulee Job
Trench complete from another angle.

+89

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Grass Gremlins
4.6(
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Very professional. I've never seen anyone take the time to clean up like they did! They made sure nothing was left behind. I've had tree work done in the past, and the tree guys have always left a big mound of things behind that I'd have to deal with.. but not these guys! Hands down, they are the best I've ever seen!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Chris and Sam Home Services, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Have hired them three times now in the past several months for landscaping, plumbing, wall papering, and replacing hot water heater. They do everything and do it well and reasonable prices. They give great customer service, and met and exceeded all my needs and expectations."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
NOCO Kitchen & Bath
5.0(
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Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were looking for a company to remodel our kitchen with the sketch we had drawn, we met with 5 companies, no one stood out like NOCO Kitchen and Bath, they understood our reconfigured kitchen concept. Well, we hired them and couldn't be happier!! From great pricing, their professional attention to detail and pride in their workmanship, cleanliness and constant communication; NOCO Kitchen and Bath was outstanding!! We are having them bid on our bathroom remodel! I HIGHLY recommend NOCO Kitchen and Bath for your remodeling needs!!!"
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Pantry remodel
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Pantry remodel
Pantry remodel

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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