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Conway land clearing and site prep
5.0(
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Serving Macclenny, FL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Super punctual

"HIGHLY RECOMMEND Conway Land Clearing!! Immediate response to request for work, quick quote, and on time job performance as promised!! Jeremy is a hard worker, very personable, easy to contact, and gets the job done!"
Before starting
Installed 5 palms for a customer in there backyard
Before I ever broke ground
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Clearing 1 acre

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Response time2 days
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AGON LLC
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Serving Macclenny, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

AGON LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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CB Construction & Landscaping
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Serving Macclenny, FL and surrounding areas

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Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Clinton is very professional and knowledgeable about lawns , plants, trees, and yard design. Returned every call and answered all my questions. He laid topsoil and nutrients to stimulate my grass for growth. He also sent pics of his work. I’m planning on hiring him to design my yard."
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Hutchins and Sons Enterprises
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Serving Macclenny, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Super company. Owner is very knowledgeable and tries very hard to do a great job. He even found 2 leaks in my AC duct work and patched it for me while he was in attic. He went above and beyond."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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