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Avatar for Central Florida Tree & Debris
Central Florida Tree & Debris
4.7(
166
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving San Antonio, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed 3 very large pines close to other objects without causing problems. The cleanup was very thorough. The equipment and safety gear appeared to be well maintained and of high quality. We would hire again."
Tree Removal
Massive Emergency Tree Removal and Stump Grind
BEFORE
Perfect Trim in Palm Paradise
Mature Live Oak Tree - Failed - Broken- Tree Removal

+179

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for AllJax, Inc.
AllJax, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving San Antonio, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AllJax, Inc. is a locally Owned & Operated Company, by an Active Air Force Reservist. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We take pride in servicing our home town of Pasco County and it's surrounding areas of the Tampa area. \nTo contact us directly, Please call/text (727)457-5380 or Email [email protected]\n

 AllJax, Inc.
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Tree Removal
Grading Work

+1

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Haul Yeah Equipment Rental
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving San Antonio, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.\n\nhttps://haulyeahequipment.com/

Used two full-size skid steers to make sure the land the land was flat and graded.
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Total Grounds Maintenance
4.9(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving San Antonio, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gus did a great job clearing a small part of my yard. I needed the area cleared and leveled for a shed. He was able to complete the job in a few hours. Looks great. It's completely cleared so nothing will grow back. Well worth the money, we thought his price was very reasonable."
Driveways
Land clearing
Timber Q's Tree Service
4.9(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving San Antonio, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"WE were totally impressed with Timber Q's. In fact we wound up using them twice. The first was after a storm when we had limbs fall i our yard. We had them back to remove an extremely tall tree that was rotten from the inside and we were fearful it would Falkland do serious damage. Both times, Quinten and his crew did an excellent and thorough job! We were totally impressed. Moreover, they arrive on time and left everything cleaned up."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

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