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Avatar for EBP Landscaping
EBP Landscaping
5.0(
36
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

**Please call us directly at (407) 592-7572**\n-\nAt EBP Landscaping, we specialize in comprehensive outdoor transformations for residential and commercial properties. Our team delivers high-quality, efficient solutions tailored to medium- to large-scale projects, ensuring lasting results that enhance your landscape's beauty and functionality. \n\nPlease note: We focus on substantial jobs and are not equipped to handle small-scale tasks, such as planting or trimming of a single tree.\n\n-Sod Installation: Professional installation of premium sod for lush, instant lawns that thrive in any season.\n\n-Landscaping Installations: Full-service design and installation of plants, trees, flowers, rocks, mulch, and hardscape elements to create stunning, low-maintenance outdoor spaces.\n\n-Tree and Shrub Services: Expert trimming, removal, and maintenance for trees and shrubs, promoting health and safety on larger properties.\n\n-Grading and Leveling: Precise site preparation, including earth moving and surface leveling, to ensure optimal drainage and foundation stability.\n\n-Tractor and Bushhogging Services: Heavy-duty land management with tractors for clearing overgrown areas, mowing large fields, and preparing sites efficiently.\n\n-Junk Removal and Haul-Away: Complete cleanup and debris removal to keep your project site organized and eco-friendly.\n\n-Land Clearing: Thorough clearing of vegetation, stumps, and obstacles to ready your land for development or redesign.

Landscape Install
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Cleared

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ELEVATED LAWN AND LANDSCAPE
ELEVATED LAWN AND LANDSCAPE
5.0(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a small business servicing central Florida with Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, irrigation repair and landscaping. We have over 10+ years of experience providing exceptional service and would love to have the opportunity to serve you ! \n *We are licensed and insured*

Oak tree trimming
Sod Install
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Cole Full Service Lawn and Landscaping LLC
Cole Full Service Lawn and Landscaping LLC
5.0(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for CD Grading & Land Management LLC
CD Grading & Land Management LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

CD Grading & Land management 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.

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
Avatar for Southern Majestic Homes
Southern Majestic Homes
4.5(
37
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Southern Majestic Homes has been serving Lake Wales and the surrounding areas since 2000 and we are extremely passionate about the work we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today!

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Pool And Pool Enclosure

+106

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Brewer Landscaping & Irrigation
Brewer Landscaping & Irrigation
4.6(
42
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated landscaping and irrigation company that values honesty and integrity and treats your properties as if it were our own. We have over 5 years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next landscaping project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Irrigation, grass, and plants before
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Before irrigation, grass, and plants.
After
Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for AllJax, Inc.
AllJax, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AllJax, Inc. is a locally Owned & Operated Company, by an Active Air Force Reservist. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We take pride in servicing our home town of Pasco County and it's surrounding areas of the Tampa area. \nTo contact us directly, Please call/text (727)457-5380 or Email [email protected]\n

 AllJax, Inc.
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Tree Removal
Grading Work

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Avatar for Bladecutters & Clearing Bros
Bladecutters & Clearing Bros
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Bladecutters & Clearing Bros is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

demo
after removal
bush hog
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granite prep

+2

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for AR Site Solutions LLC
AR Site Solutions LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lakeland, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated tree business with over 25 years of experience. We offer a wide selection of services from landscaping and irrigation to full tree removals. We have discounts for military, first responders as well as discounts prior to hurricane season to ensure the safety of your home and most importantly your family.

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Dumpsters
French drain

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

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