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Landworx Construction

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Landworx Construction

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Landworx Landscaping & Excavation is a professional outdoor services company specializing in land clearing, grading, site preparation, and custom landscaping solutions. They combine heavy equipment expertise with creative design to transform residential and commercial properties—whether it’s preparing a lot for construction, installing a retaining wall, or creating a beautiful outdoor space. Landworx is known for efficiency, precision, and delivering high-quality results from the ground up.

"Really great company. They were extremely professional and met my request perfectly!"

Hayden B on January 2026

Landworx Landscaping & Excavation is a professional outdoor services company specializing in land clearing, grading, site preparation, and custom landscaping solutions. They combine heavy equipment expertise with creative design to transform residential and commercial properties—whether it’s preparing a lot for construction, installing a retaining wall, or creating a beautiful outdoor space. Landworx is known for efficiency, precision, and delivering high-quality results from the ground up.

"Really great company. They were extremely professional and met my request perfectly!"

Hayden B on January 2026


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Hulk's Dumpster Rentals

4.83(
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Hulk's Dumpster Rentals

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome to Hulk's Dumpster Rentals, proudly servicing Pensacola and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Great company to work with"

Stephen R on August 2022

Welcome to Hulk's Dumpster Rentals, proudly servicing Pensacola and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Great company to work with"

Stephen R on August 2022


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Catalina Land Management LLC

5.00(
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Catalina Land Management LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. 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

"Arrived on time and kept me well informed throughout the process. Extremely knowledgeable and informative. With these things in mind, their price was beyond competitive. 11/10 would hire again for any project."

Ryan Q on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. 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

"Arrived on time and kept me well informed throughout the process. Extremely knowledgeable and informative. With these things in mind, their price was beyond competitive. 11/10 would hire again for any project."

Ryan Q on December 2025


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APS Demolition

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APS Demolition

5.00(
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Ok Felix answered my job request to remove a large load of cardboard from new furniture within a minute or so. He communicated rapidly saw the scope of work and quoted me a fair price. He arrived within 30-40 minutes He was kind humble hardworking and honest. I will seek him out for my pending jobs at our property. I’m telling you reach out to him and let his work speak for itself. "

Ali P on January 2026

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Ok Felix answered my job request to remove a large load of cardboard from new furniture within a minute or so. He communicated rapidly saw the scope of work and quoted me a fair price. He arrived within 30-40 minutes He was kind humble hardworking and honest. I will seek him out for my pending jobs at our property. I’m telling you reach out to him and let his work speak for itself. "

Ali P on January 2026


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BOYETT'S VACUUM PUMPING INC

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BOYETT'S VACUUM PUMPING INC

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our family owned business was established in 1957. We are BBB accredited & provide exemplary service. We have a technician on call 24/7. Ask about our Military discount! We offer portable toilet rental and service, luxury restroom trailer rental, septic tank enzymes for sale, septic tank and grease trap system pumping and maintenance.

Our family owned business was established in 1957. We are BBB accredited & provide exemplary service. We have a technician on call 24/7. Ask about our Military discount! We offer portable toilet rental and service, luxury restroom trailer rental, septic tank enzymes for sale, septic tank and grease trap system pumping and maintenance.


"They showed up on schedule. Was very knowledgeable and efficient."

Rachel B on October 2020

Peaden O C Septic Tank Service

"They showed up on schedule. Was very knowledgeable and efficient."

Rachel B on October 2020


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Trees & More of NW Florida

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Trees & More of NW Florida

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned partnership, credit cards accepted. Trees and More of Northwest Florida a division of Fanberg Brothers, LLC continues to serve you by providing tree removal and trimming, stump grinding, hurricane assessment, bush hogging and brushing, landscaping, fill dirt, and debris hauling. Trees and More would like to thank the community for letting them serve area customers from Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola and over into Milton, Crestview & Niceville.

"Excellent work. Completed on schedule. Took effective precautions to not damage my lawn and completed a full cleanup."

Jim C on October 2024

Locally owned partnership, credit cards accepted. Trees and More of Northwest Florida a division of Fanberg Brothers, LLC continues to serve you by providing tree removal and trimming, stump grinding, hurricane assessment, bush hogging and brushing, landscaping, fill dirt, and debris hauling. Trees and More would like to thank the community for letting them serve area customers from Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola and over into Milton, Crestview & Niceville.

"Excellent work. Completed on schedule. Took effective precautions to not damage my lawn and completed a full cleanup."

Jim C on October 2024



"They did a great job. They are a family business, professional and effective, delivering good-quality jobs at reasonable prices. I'm glad I found them and will recommend them to anyone without reservation. Thank you, AAA Thompson's Septic Inc. You are my company for all my septic tank service needs from now on."

Phil H on May 2020

AAA Thompson's Septic Inc

"They did a great job. They are a family business, professional and effective, delivering good-quality jobs at reasonable prices. I'm glad I found them and will recommend them to anyone without reservation. Thank you, AAA Thompson's Septic Inc. You are my company for all my septic tank service needs from now on."

Phil H on May 2020


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Swisher Plumbing , LLC

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Swisher Plumbing , LLC

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Local family owned and operated service plumbing company in Pace Florida holding a state certified plumbing license , we specialize in water heater replacement , and grinder pump replacement , also water , sewer , and gas . We carry drain cleaning equipment , jet machine , and cameras . We also specialize in drainfield replacement , and septic to sewer conversions . Any plumbing job big , or small we can handle it all .

"We LOVED the service we received from Swisher Plumbing and have their names/numbers saved for future issues (shout out to Jacob & Dustin). I messaged them on a Saturday evening and got a response Sunday mid-morning. They were here about 10 minutes early on a Monday morning and reset our toilet within about 45 minutes. They were really nice and polite and professional. They had with them a few options if we wanted to upgrade or purchase an additional toilet. We will most DEFINITELY work with them again."

Kelly O on March 2020

Local family owned and operated service plumbing company in Pace Florida holding a state certified plumbing license , we specialize in water heater replacement , and grinder pump replacement , also water , sewer , and gas . We carry drain cleaning equipment , jet machine , and cameras . We also specialize in drainfield replacement , and septic to sewer conversions . Any plumbing job big , or small we can handle it all .

"We LOVED the service we received from Swisher Plumbing and have their names/numbers saved for future issues (shout out to Jacob & Dustin). I messaged them on a Saturday evening and got a response Sunday mid-morning. They were here about 10 minutes early on a Monday morning and reset our toilet within about 45 minutes. They were really nice and polite and professional. They had with them a few options if we wanted to upgrade or purchase an additional toilet. We will most DEFINITELY work with them again."

Kelly O on March 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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