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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

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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
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Clearing 1 acre

+12

Response time2 days
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
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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%
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Gatorland Services LLC
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

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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%
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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

"They arrived exactly on time and removed a trailer full of plant debris material from my yard in 15 minutes. They were totally efficient and so friendly ...a pleasure to do business with. I would highly recommend this company and will most definetly use their services again."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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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