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Avatar for The Land Gator, LLC.

The Land Gator, LLC.

5.00(
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The Land Gator, LLC.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience

We are a local business serving the North Central Fl. area for over five years. We offer a variety of land improvement services including - Land Clearing / Dirt Work / Property Finishing / Debris Removal / Forestry Mulching / Brush Cutting / Storm Cleanup

"Nathan did a awesome job. He was very professional, prompt and knowledgeable. If you hire Nathan you will be completely satisfied."

B B on April 2025

We are a local business serving the North Central Fl. area for over five years. We offer a variety of land improvement services including - Land Clearing / Dirt Work / Property Finishing / Debris Removal / Forestry Mulching / Brush Cutting / Storm Cleanup

"Nathan did a awesome job. He was very professional, prompt and knowledgeable. If you hire Nathan you will be completely satisfied."

B B on April 2025


Southern Site Prep

4.92(
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Southern Site Prep

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Established in 2006. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Hired Angus for clearing approximately one acre with a rock road to be laid down. , He gave a fair quote and began the work about a month later but within expected time frame. When he was done i was happy with the work he did and especially handling the removal of the material cleared. The road came out better then expected. He is professional and would recommend to anyone that needs work done. Price was reasonable and came in as quoted even gave him a bonus for doing good job. thank you, angus and southern site prep, i can use my land now. chris"

Chris P on February 2025

Established in 2006. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"Hired Angus for clearing approximately one acre with a rock road to be laid down. , He gave a fair quote and began the work about a month later but within expected time frame. When he was done i was happy with the work he did and especially handling the removal of the material cleared. The road came out better then expected. He is professional and would recommend to anyone that needs work done. Price was reasonable and came in as quoted even gave him a bonus for doing good job. thank you, angus and southern site prep, i can use my land now. chris"

Chris P on February 2025


"Ryan did an excellent job for me leveling a large area and clearing our numerous roots. I am very pleased and highly recommend the company."

Herb A on April 2020

Midland Sitework Solutions LLC is Central Florida's Premiere land clearing and residential sitework company. With years of experience and competitive quotes, the team at MSS is ready to help you turn your vision into a reality.

"Ryan did an excellent job for me leveling a large area and clearing our numerous roots. I am very pleased and highly recommend the company."

Herb A on April 2020


"Great. The Job was completed as desired."

Randy K on September 2025

20+ years of experience! Because we work to make your gardens a paradise, we are disciplined in our goals and objectives and we always love to see the smile of our clients when they finish their work.

"Great. The Job was completed as desired."

Randy K on September 2025


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A-T Solutions, LLC

4.57(
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A-T Solutions, LLC

4.57(
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Customers say: Quick response
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

A-T Solutions, LLC in Ocala specializes in professional excavating services. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering top-notch results for all your excavation needs. With our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, we are the go-to choice for homeowners seeking reliable and efficient excavation services. Contact us today to discuss your project and experience the difference with A-T Solutions, LLC.

"A sinkhole developed in our front lawn overnight. I hired Ashton Bosley, of A-T Solutions, who held himself out to be an "expert" at sinkhole repair. The cost, including sod was $2525. which was in the same ballpark as other estimates I received. Ashton pounded sand into the hole, and one week later it fell in again, and was worse than it was originally. A STERN discussion was required for him to agree it was not fixed correctly, and that clay should have been filled into the hole. He did fix it again, but refused to replace the sod, which was dead at this point, because when the hole collapsed again, they had to rip the sod off to fix the hole. When I texted him about fixing the sod, which was included in his contract, he said I'd have to pay another $455.00 to have it replaced. I'm disappointed that we had to deal with the sinkhole for an additional two weeks, and disappointed that I'm going to have to spend several hundred dollars more to replace the sod."

Alan D on May 2024

A-T Solutions, LLC in Ocala specializes in professional excavating services. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering top-notch results for all your excavation needs. With our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, we are the go-to choice for homeowners seeking reliable and efficient excavation services. Contact us today to discuss your project and experience the difference with A-T Solutions, LLC.

"A sinkhole developed in our front lawn overnight. I hired Ashton Bosley, of A-T Solutions, who held himself out to be an "expert" at sinkhole repair. The cost, including sod was $2525. which was in the same ballpark as other estimates I received. Ashton pounded sand into the hole, and one week later it fell in again, and was worse than it was originally. A STERN discussion was required for him to agree it was not fixed correctly, and that clay should have been filled into the hole. He did fix it again, but refused to replace the sod, which was dead at this point, because when the hole collapsed again, they had to rip the sod off to fix the hole. When I texted him about fixing the sod, which was included in his contract, he said I'd have to pay another $455.00 to have it replaced. I'm disappointed that we had to deal with the sinkhole for an additional two weeks, and disappointed that I'm going to have to spend several hundred dollars more to replace the sod."

Alan D on May 2024


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All Around Old Town

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All Around Old Town

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Emergency services offered

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"We have been the general contractors on our beach home in Crescent Beach after having to fire our incompetent general contractor. Angie's List provided us with All Around Old Town and we are so grateful to the trenching completed by Frank Babb in order to energize our home. This is a contractor who is professional, shows up on time, completes the job requested without any excuses and cleans up after himself. He definitely goes above and beyond, which is rare in St. Johns County. We would strongly recommend All Around Old Town and encourage you to contact Frank."

Susan M on April 2023

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"We have been the general contractors on our beach home in Crescent Beach after having to fire our incompetent general contractor. Angie's List provided us with All Around Old Town and we are so grateful to the trenching completed by Frank Babb in order to energize our home. This is a contractor who is professional, shows up on time, completes the job requested without any excuses and cleans up after himself. He definitely goes above and beyond, which is rare in St. Johns County. We would strongly recommend All Around Old Town and encourage you to contact Frank."

Susan M on April 2023


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The Mulch and Stone Superstore, Inc.

4.21(
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The Mulch and Stone Superstore, Inc.

4.21(
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Customers say: Quality work
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

"Great service and will be hiring them again to perform additional modifications to my landscaping."

MICHAEL D on June 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

"Great service and will be hiring them again to perform additional modifications to my landscaping."

MICHAEL D on June 2023


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First Class Trucking & Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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First Class Trucking & Excavating, LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

FIRST CLASS TRUCKING & EXCAVATING, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Used them on multiple projects, always easy to deal with and great communication. I would highly recommend. He was the least expensive out of 5 quotes"

John F on November 2023

FIRST CLASS TRUCKING & EXCAVATING, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Used them on multiple projects, always easy to deal with and great communication. I would highly recommend. He was the least expensive out of 5 quotes"

John F on November 2023


John R. Finch Site & Road Construction, Inc.

5.00(
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John R. Finch Site & Road Construction, Inc.

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

John R. Finch Site & Road Const Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call John R. Finch Site & Road Const Inc. today!

"He is very polite and very good. His entire crew keeps a very clean work area. They are very safety oriented."

Michael T on December 2019

John R. Finch Site & Road Const Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call John R. Finch Site & Road Const Inc. today!

"He is very polite and very good. His entire crew keeps a very clean work area. They are very safety oriented."

Michael T on December 2019


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Level Up Concrete LLC

5.00(
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Level Up Concrete LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on 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!

"They have poured many many pads and or barns at my farm, I am so impressed by the hard work and dedication put into every job."

Houston R on March 2025

We pride our company on 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!

"They have poured many many pads and or barns at my farm, I am so impressed by the hard work and dedication put into every job."

Houston R on March 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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