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W.E.B. United, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Courtyard style home that had a rain water back up by front doors. Bruce took up pavers, installed a catch basin and then a 4" pipe under front doors to an other catch basin, put pavers back and fixed front door. Was very happy with the job."
trailer repair
Trencher & Backhoe
Trailer Repair
Bob Cat Services
Driveway grading

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & H Painting Services
5.0(
37
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Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Started and finished on time. Quality work at a reasonable price. Cleanup and touch ups done as requested. Will definitely use again. Thanks"
J&H
J&H
J&H
J&H
J&H

+131

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masterpiece Land Builders Corp
5.0(
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Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend! did an excellent job on my property. Professional, reliable, and clearly knows what he’s doing. The work was done efficiently, the site was left clean, and the results were exactly what I hoped for. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again or recommend him to anyone needing excavation work."
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Mexico & Guatemala Landscaping Services, Inc.
3.8(
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Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Henry was quick to respond, quick and fair to bid, came early and finished early! We are so thrilled how quick and professional they were and our yard went from sand and weeds to luscious green grass in less than a day! He even helped repair the sprinklers to protect our investment. Thank you, we definitely recommend Mexico & Guatemala Landscaping to our friends and neighbors. I would love to ad before and after photos, but unfortunately, it says the files too large and can’t be uploaded and I don’t know how to reduce the file size so no pictures for you."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CT Smith Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired CT Smith construction to fix a drainage issue at our property. We received nothing but professionalism and personalized service. The job site was always clean and Chase was very accommodating and accepting of changes. The rates were fair and the job was done in a very fast and efficient manner. Chase was very detail orientated and gave professional opinions. We would recommend CT Smith construction time and time again. Chase thank you so much it was such a pleasure working with you!!"
Light clearing and mulch
Asphalt patching
Asphalt patching
Asphalt patching
Site prep work

+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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