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PALMS & FRONDS SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex did a marvelous job cleaning out an area where my AC and pool equipment are located. It had overgrown weeds. He removed all the weeds, laid down tarp and placed pretty rocks there. Looks much cleaner and neater. He is very professional and price is very reasonable."
Mirella project
Mirella project
Mirella project
Mirella project
Margaret Project

+18

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Casper Concrete LLC
4.9(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a hard removal. It was a cement surface over my concrete pool deck. It had to be removed with an industrial size grinder that looked like a big floor polisher. The work was dirty and dusty but at the end of the day and throughout the job, it was being continuously cleaned and dry vacuumed. Every evening (it took 5 days) the completed areas had been cleaned and left neatly. They moved my furniture, my plants, everything and then returned it. Hire them. They are already hired for another project. Highly recommend without hesitation."
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete

+32

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Advanced Tech
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came did a test to review the problem, few days later came back and digg a hole under my house to find the damage sewer line and replace it in no time. Highly recommend"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Michael Carpino, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Miami, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great. The prices were reasonable. They were very hard workers him and his wife did a great job. I recommend them to anyone. They’re always on time and call back when they’re supposed to call dad and show up when they were supposed to show up"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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. 

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