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Beyond Land Solutions LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving San Mateo, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bobby from beyond land solutions came out and removed a few stumps and roots for me, added dirt and graded over nicely. I hight recommend this business for all your needs! I will be calling him back in the future for any and all needs. He was fast and efficient and didn?t break the bank."
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Hometown Land Solutions LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving San Mateo, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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 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.\n

Response time3 hrs
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Champhousellc
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving San Mateo, FL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m the owner of Champ House LLC, a hardscape and landscape construction company dedicated to delivering quality craftsmanship and dependable service. With over 20 years of experience operating heavy equipment and working in construction, I specialize in pavers, concrete, grading, excavation, demolition, drainage, and property improvements.\n\nI believe in leading by example, working hard, and treating every project as if it were my own. Safety, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction are the foundation of my business. Whether I’m managing a crew or operating equipment, I take pride in producing work that lasts.\n\nI’m always looking for dependable, motivated people who want to learn, take pride in their work, and be part of a growing company that values integrity, teamwork, and quality.

Demolition  paver install
New sod and mulch
Prep work / new sod
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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