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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

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. Call us today!

Driveway grading
Concrete removal
Pool paver repair
Pool paver repair
Pool paver repair

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sarasota Home Improvements
4.9(
18
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Remodels, Flooring, Grading, Handyman Service, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to "building" lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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

Shortridge Custom Grading LLC is your premier grading and excavation company. We specialize in finish grading and building site preparation. We have over 20 years of experience in the industry. Give us a call and see why people have been using us again and again!

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
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

Welcome to Sawgrass Services, INC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Nico's Pro Services
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 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.\n

Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Prep

+52

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

At Pops Property Management we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Culvert Installation
Culvert Installation
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing

+24

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

Scott's Tree & Yard Service are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
California Palms Landscaping
4.3(
28
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sarasota, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

California Palms Landscaping is a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of experience in residential and commercial Landscaping Design industry. Let us show you our stress-free, reliable and professional touch for any of your out door needs. We're committed to excellence in customer service and professional quality workmanship. Call today to see what expertise can do for the overall value of your project.

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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

With over 15 years in the nursery & growing industry, Palm Trees Plus, Inc. carries a large variety of exotic, tropical and ornamental plants & palm trees. Our professional team specializes in custom designs that will transform any yard into a tropical oasis. During your complimentary consultation, our experienced designers will digitally design your custom landscape onsite. \nHave a budget set for your project? Not to worry, PTP offers 3, all inclusive, landscape packages that are affordable yet are sure to impress! \nFrom growing to brokerage, design to installation, our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. \nCall or visit our website today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Ph: 941-592-6587\n\n

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

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

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