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Psb home solutions
4.3(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lantana, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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"Recommended and applied proprietary product that filled in between large paver area by pool and loggia. Secured all the pavers which had been originally installed with no filling product between pavers. Work done promptly and secured pavers plus attractive finish of product used."
Response time8 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Mexico & Guatemala Landscaping Services, Inc.
3.8(
105
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lantana, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Absolutely fantastic! I hired them on the spot. Great prices, professional, friendly, and fast service. I hired them for 1 project and ended up keeping them for a second project. I would highly recommend them for all your landscaping needs."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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