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Avatar for Conway land clearing and site prep
Conway land clearing and site prep
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Orange Park, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Prompt response, listened to the detail of the job and was very helpful with ideas and also worked within my budget. I’m very happy with the outcome! I will definitely hire again in the future if the need arises. Thanks!!!"
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Installed 5 palms for a customer in there backyard
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Clearing 1 acre

+12

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
M.C. Cutting Edge Site Prep & Forestry
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Orange Park, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had Matt come out and clean out a bunch of tree branches throughout my property, work was quick and seamless. He did a great job and got to me the same weekend I called! Will definitely be calling him for more tree work to be done, He made it to easy!"
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Maple next to a house
Maple next to a house

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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American Tree Solutions
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Orange Park, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Jessen Williams, is a professional in his field and strives to provide the best service in a timely and affordable manner. His crew are the hardest working men and once they have finished the project they leave the property in superb condition. I have used another company many times and they donâ t even come close to the quality of work provided by American Tree Solutions. I should also mention that the pricing is more than fair and once your project is completed you will be so pleased that you will use American Tree Solutions in the future."
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+19

Response time1 day
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
Avatar for Grass Gremlins
Grass Gremlins
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Orange Park, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I encourage you to hire Grass Gremlins. This was my 3rd time having them to complete a project; landscaping, demolition and debris removal, the service they provide is 2nd to none. Their professionalism and price is what keeps me calling them. There is no job that they canâ t do!"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jax Surface Pros
Jax Surface Pros
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Orange Park, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.\nYou will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\nWe look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Duplex Floor Coating
Duplex Floor Coating
Duplex Floor Coating
Duplex Floor Coating
Henhouse

+10

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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.

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