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Avatar for American Tree Solutions
American Tree Solutions
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Responded to my query within an hour, came and provided an estimate the same day. Fast, friendly, and the work was completed within our timeline. The crew came out and were respectful and did an excellent job with branch cleanup afterwards. Will use American Tree Solutions in the future for our tree maintenance needs."
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Response time1 day
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Advanced Lawn & Garden, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nate and Tessa are hands down the nicest and reasonable landscapers there are! They did an absolutely amazing job on my front and side yards by pulling everything that was planted and then adding all new plants/shrubs for a whole new look. They were patient with me and my questions and recommended what type of plants/trees/shrubs would work best and look incredible. I will be hiring them again for maintenance and any other projects that they can tackle!"
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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BPA Land Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I need to get more pictures but these guys did a great job. They flagged it and walked it with me. They helped me clear property line boundaries and created amazing shooting lanes at each stand spot. They arrive early and stay busy working and had machines that didn’t break down or get stuck like others have. I highly recommend these guys! Top notch for sure!"
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15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NOAH'S LAND WORKS LLC
4.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete, customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

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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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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