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Avatar for BIG SKY LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
BIG SKY LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride ourselves on being the best Excavation company in the area.\n\nWe've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing.\n\nBeing a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

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Cut It Right Tree and Land Clearing Services Corp
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Cut It Right Tree and Land Clearing Services Corp has proudly served the community for over 10 years with professional tree and land clearing services. We’re committed to quality work, honest service, and customer satisfaction on every job. With all 5-star Google reviews, you can count on us to get the job done right the first time.

Stump Removal
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Land Clearing
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UNLIMITED LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

UNLIMITED LANDSCAPING LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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AMR HAULING
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building\nsite services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the\nattention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Galvano Construction Galvano Roofing
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Hello!\nGalvano Construction's Demolition & Land Clearing Division provides safe, efficient, and dependable site preparation services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. From selective and complete demolition to land clearing, vegetation removal, and site preparation, our experienced team is committed to delivering quality work on schedule and with a strong focus on safety. We take pride in being a trusted partner who helps clients prepare their projects for the next phase of construction.

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A&S Land Clearing
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

A&S Land Clearing is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Andrew Varish
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sanibel, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

I am an experienced construction professional with over 10 years of site operations, crew leadership, property preservation and landscaping. I have a strong ability to manage teams, coordinate with clients and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. I am skilled at balancing field work with administrative tasks and delivering projects efficiently and to specifications. I have a strong foundation in marketing and project coordination which enhances communication and team alignment on-site.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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