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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

"Elevated Landsapers were terrific. Very professional. Their patience during the design period was commendable. They are timely, polite, hard working and very nice. Kept the work organized and as clean as possible. When they were finished site cleanup was perfect! I highly recommend Elevated Landscaping for your lawn and garden needs!"
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

"Devon with Cole Full Service did an outstanding job clearing our property. He was professional, punctual, and took the time to make sure everything was done the right way. He communicated throughout the project, worked incredibly hard, and left the property looking better than we expected. If you’re looking for someone reliable for land clearing, I highly recommend Cole Full Service. We will definitely be using them again!"
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

"Chris did an absolutely phenomenal job bushhogging and clearing my backyard! The area was completely overgrown, but he made quick work of it, leaving the yard looking clean, open, and completely transformed. Not only was his work top-notch, but his price was by far the best around. I called a few places, and Chris’s rates were the most reasonable and you definitely get more than what you pay for with the quality of his work. He showed up on time, was super professional, and made sure to clean up everything before finishing. I can’t recommend him enough. I’ll definitely be calling Chris again for any future yard projects!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
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

"The owner Brad and his crew are wonderful to work with. Communication from initial contact to execution has been excellent. The materials used for the project they've completed in our front yard are of excellent quality. I never knew I'd be so excited about having irrigation >:D!! Their workmanship from beginning to end is superb! I look forward to working/ collaborating on more projects. 10/10 I'd recommend Brewer Landscaping & Irrigation!"
Irrigation, grass, and plants before
After
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

+1

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.

Driveway
Driveway
Driveway
Dumpsters
French drain

+7

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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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