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Landworx Construction
4.8(
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Serving Milton, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team at Landworx are professionals and did everything they said they would do on this project. We had a major drainage and erosion issue at our property, the team resolved the issue with a plan that they implemented in a safe and professional manner utilizing excavators, skid steers and good old fashion hard work. If we need work in the future around our property, they will be our first call - we highly recommend this firm. Sincerely R and T"
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Deck/Porch

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Rock Solutions
4.9(
24
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Serving Milton, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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"Chad and his crew were wonderful! They installed a concrete pad for parking, a stamped patio in the backyard, new stamped concrete walkway, as well as landscaping, grading and new sod. They listened to our needs, budget and made our backyard like an oasis. Highly recommend."
Stamped Concrete
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Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Creative Dreamscape Plus
5.0(
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Serving Milton, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Creative Scape did a tremendous job. The gentleman who installed my brick pavers for a platform in the front and back of my deck did an excellent job. They also installed a drainage system from my front downspout to the back. They were very professional and very courteous. They also laid sod and transformed my yard into a beautiful area. I want to thank Ken from Creative Scape and the guy who did the work. A big thank you, and I will use them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ECH Contracting, LLC
4.8(
11
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Serving Milton, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"First and foremost, Jason and his wife Melissa are wonder people. They have been very professional and really care about the best solution for the customer. Thank you, Keith"
Response time3 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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SP Lawncare & landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Milton, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on flexible pricing, reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape

+5

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Catalina Land Management LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Milton, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Arrived on time and kept me well informed throughout the process. Extremely knowledgeable and informative. With these things in mind, their price was beyond competitive. 11/10 would hire again for any project."
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+1

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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