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M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
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Serving Old Town, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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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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Response time7 hrs
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Shepard & Sons, LLC
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Serving Old Town, 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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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Holland Construction Services
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Serving Old Town, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AMAZING! Great Job! They were there every day on time. Cleaned up after themselves. Everything was better than I expected. Love My Fence"
New privacy fence
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Serving Old Town, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He was a superb, do the work quickly, accurately, and in reasonable price. My wife and I was very pleased, I'm glad we found him and we will use him in a heartbeat in the future projects. He is very knowledgeable about the process, we did have a few this disagreements and in this case that he is correct and I'm not, so I'm very glad that I listened to him."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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