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Miller's Maintenance
4.8(
69
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Melbourne, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They did a fantastic job for me. After speaking with them they came right out. Power washed, repaired, painted and sealed driveway and walk-ways. Power washed entire home, repaired and secured roof, painted shutters and trim around steps and doors. Trimmed the overgrown palm tree. Very professional and personable and great to work with. Received lots of compliments and would highly recommend them. Great job and many thanks."
Commercial Metal Roof
Commercial Metal roof
Commercial Metal Roof
Commercial Metal Roof
Man lift

+5

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Epic Vine Design, LLC
4.9(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Melbourne, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darla and her crew did a large landscaping project for us that required bark, trees and plants to be removed from several areas around our house as well as create a new bed in front of our pool equipment. Her vision for our yard was exactly what we wanted. We had other bids, but when Darla showed us her drawing, she was the only one that was very creative and came up with a one of a kind unique plan. She was at our house every day working hard along side her crew and stayed late each day. We could not be more pleased with our beautiful new plants, trees and the rock selected for our beds. Several people in our neighborhood asked her for her business card after seeing how our landscaping turned out. She was absolutely a pleasure to work with."
Topiary and sculpted shrubs
Trimmed and Manicured
Pool Area Shaped
Weeded beds
Shrubs Trimmed

+15

Response time11 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jeffcoat Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving West Melbourne, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Jeffcoat Services, we are your go to company. We specialize in everything from handyman work, home and business cleaning services and computer upgrades. We are a new company, but we have several years experience in the field. We focus on customer service and satisfaction at a price that's right! So give us a call today!

Response time3 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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