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W.E.B. United, LLC
4.9(
40
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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 time3 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masterpiece Land Builders Corp
5.0(
13
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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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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Palm Beach Contracting Services
4.5(
38
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Serving Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job. Installed pavers on our small patio. Removed debris and excess pavers leaving a clean job. I would definitely use them again."
Foyer Front
Upstairs Patio
Back Loggia
Back Loggia
Driveway Transformation

+16

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mexico & Guatemala Landscaping Services, Inc.
3.8(
105
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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
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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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