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Avatar for Conway land clearing and site prep
Conway land clearing and site prep
5.0(
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
5.0(
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys came out clean, trimmed They came out and fixed my decrepit lawn, very happy with the service their work ethic and their responsiveness, professionalism will definitely bring them back. Any projects I highly recommend."
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Maple next to a house
Maple next to a house

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gatorland Services LLC
4.9(
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gatorland Services. did a very good job on our yard, had a slope causing rainwater to pool on the concrete deck.Justin the owner advised us to level and grade the area, which he did as shown in the pics included. He is dependable and honest young man,We recommend anyone needing landscaping done to call him."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shepard & Sons, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had Shepard and sons come out and clear about a half acre they were their ontime got the jib done in a reasonable time and very professional would definitely use them again"
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

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