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Sawgrass Services, INC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Siesta Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Sawgrass construction is a great company , they put in all new cabinets and new sink and back splash. My laundry room looks so nice. Like it should have been done when the house was built. Rykan Holder were so nice . We appreciate everything you did for us we highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nico's Pro Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Siesta Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I used NPS for a concrete removal project. Nico and crew were very professional and did an excellent job removing the concrete! Well mannered and showed up when he said he would! Very courteous company to work with and would definitely recommend for your project!!"
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
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Site Preparation
Prep

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Palm Trees Plus, Inc.
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Siesta Key, 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
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Pavers

+41

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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House Doctors of Sarasota LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Siesta Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

House Doctors of Sarasota 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. \nWww.HouseDoctors.com/Sarasota

Gallery
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Mobile system
Soft washing roof
Cedar Hom

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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