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Avatar for Englewood Hardscaping LLC
Englewood Hardscaping LLC
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Brick pavers installation. Great job, acurate and affordable."
Driveway grading
Concrete removal
Pool paver repair
Pool paver repair
Pool paver repair

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Shortridge Custom Grading LLC
Shortridge Custom Grading LLC
4.3(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"I was very impressed with the quick response and friendly service. I would highly recommend."
Pool Excavation, fill in and grading
Pool
Filling in
Driveways
Driveways

+6

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Sawgrass Services, INC
5.0(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Our family has hired Sawgrass Services a number of times over the past four years. They have become our "go to" because of their honesty, integrity, and minding a budget. Their work is triple checked and the team CARES about their quality of work. A+ Thank you!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nico's Pro Services
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Nico’s Pro Services for a driveway remodel. They were quick, clean, efficient, a very reasonably priced. I highly recommend them to everyone who is looking for any job done- big or small!"
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Prep

+52

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Pops Property Management
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Worked with PPM for my grading and re-sod project at my property. They arrived on time, worked great and used great quality sod. Recommend them and will be using them in the near future!"
Culvert Installation
Culvert Installation
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

+24

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Scott's Home Improvements, LLC
3.9(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a list of items that needed to be completed within a set time. Afyer speaking with a few comoanies decided to go with Scott's - the crew works for the company (rather subcontracting everything), the owner was responsive work was done well. Will use them again."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Palm Trees Plus, Inc.
Palm Trees Plus, Inc.
4.3(
44
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eloy and Chris removed sod against my home, laid down weed barrier, put in an metal edging and put field stone over the top to protect my home from the weed eating against the stucco. The did a great job."
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Pavers

+41

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

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