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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

"Quick answer, quality work. Digged trench for electrical service line."
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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Englewood Hardscaping LLC
5.0(
12
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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

"After Hurricane Helene, our backyard was completely destroyed—grass wiped out, ground shifted, and constant flooding every time it rained. We spoke with multiple contractors, but none came close to the professionalism, clarity, and responsiveness we received from Leslie Monroy and the team at Englewood Hardscaping, LLC. Leslie proposed a smart and effective drainage and grading solution at a very fair price and was able to schedule the work quickly. Within days, the crew was on-site, and they completely transformed our backyard. Their work was not only high-quality and efficient, but their communication was excellent from start to finish. Englewood Hardscaping consistently went above and beyond our expectations. Of all the contractors we’ve had to work with in the aftermath of the hurricane, none have been as professional, reliable, or pleasant as this team. We are absolutely thrilled with the results and can’t recommend them highly enough."
Driveway grading
Concrete removal
Pool paver repair
Pool paver repair
Pool paver repair

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
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DADDY DAUGHTER JUNK HAULING
5.0(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removed old furniture from our villa in university park. Clean neat removal. On time and great communication"
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Garage clean out
Garage clean out
Swing set removal
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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

"Nico's Pro Services were on time and ready to work. They were hired to prepare my yard for new sod and landscape installation. Efficient, tidy, and completed the job in a timely and professional manner. I would definitely hire them again!"
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%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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