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"went great. very reasonable price. we are very pleased and will hire again."

Ron L on October 2024

We are a family owned company providing affordable and environmentally safe sewer treatment systems. We install and repair septic tanks, culverts, liftstations, and much more.

"went great. very reasonable price. we are very pleased and will hire again."

Ron L on October 2024


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J&S Plumbing

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J&S Plumbing

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
181 local quotes requested

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Jose personally contacted me immediately after I submitted the job request. He was very professional and courteous. He told me his earliest availability and set an arrival window. True to his word, he called 30 minutes prior to arrival. He cleared the clogged line and told me what he found. My toilet and bathtub are working like new. Payment was very simple. I’m big on professional and service relationships. Jose will be my family’s plumber going forward."

Marcus R on October 2025

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Jose personally contacted me immediately after I submitted the job request. He was very professional and courteous. He told me his earliest availability and set an arrival window. True to his word, he called 30 minutes prior to arrival. He cleared the clogged line and told me what he found. My toilet and bathtub are working like new. Payment was very simple. I’m big on professional and service relationships. Jose will be my family’s plumber going forward."

Marcus R on October 2025


J. Chapman. LLC

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J. Chapman. LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

J. Chapman 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.

"Did an excellent job removing an old shed"

Marvin C on February 2024

J. Chapman 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.

"Did an excellent job removing an old shed"

Marvin C on February 2024


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Opulent Professional Services LLC

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Opulent Professional Services LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
60 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Opulent Professional Services, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Please give us a call today! Serious Inquiries only please.

"He got the job done right, on time and was very professional. I’m happy I chose them and am very satisfied with his work. I would recommend them to anybody that asked and would have given them 10 stars if I could. I will be using them in the future "

Racheal B on October 2025

Opulent Professional Services, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Please give us a call today! Serious Inquiries only please.

"He got the job done right, on time and was very professional. I’m happy I chose them and am very satisfied with his work. I would recommend them to anybody that asked and would have given them 10 stars if I could. I will be using them in the future "

Racheal B on October 2025


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Morrow Companies, LLC

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Morrow Companies, LLC

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Caleb and his team were prompt, professional, knowledgeable and talented and their work speaks for itself."

Joshua M on February 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Caleb and his team were prompt, professional, knowledgeable and talented and their work speaks for itself."

Joshua M on February 2024


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Rons Total Home Services

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Rons Total Home Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

For over 52 years, Ron’s Total Home Services has been providing superior service with state of the art technology for homes and businesses in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the surrounding Upstate SC. We offer carpet cleaning, hard wood floor cleaning, air duct cleaning and replacement, Oriental rug washing, mold remediation and crawl space encapsulation, tile and grout cleaning services, home remodeling, and much more!

"JF Land Management is the BEST! Amazing, fast work at an unbeatable price!"

Amy C on December 2024

For over 52 years, Ron’s Total Home Services has been providing superior service with state of the art technology for homes and businesses in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the surrounding Upstate SC. We offer carpet cleaning, hard wood floor cleaning, air duct cleaning and replacement, Oriental rug washing, mold remediation and crawl space encapsulation, tile and grout cleaning services, home remodeling, and much more!

"JF Land Management is the BEST! Amazing, fast work at an unbeatable price!"

Amy C on December 2024


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SPRIG Earthworks, LLC

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SPRIG Earthworks, LLC

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5 years of experience

SPRIG Earthworks is a civil services contractor in south Louisiana specializing in residential and commercial. We specialize in • Building Pads • Lot Grading • Ditches/ Swales • Storm Drainage • Culverts • Gravel Driveways

SPRIG Earthworks is a civil services contractor in south Louisiana specializing in residential and commercial. We specialize in • Building Pads • Lot Grading • Ditches/ Swales • Storm Drainage • Culverts • Gravel Driveways



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Warren and Sons Excavation Services

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Warren and Sons Excavation Services

4.86(
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Customers say: Terrific value
2 years of experience

We are a family and veteran owned Excavation contractor offering many services such as land clearing/grading; junk haul off/furniture, tree limbs, debris, tire disposal; trenching, digging for pool or pond install; dirt, gravel and rock delivery, gravel driveway install, light demolition and more.

"He showed up in a timely manner, got the work done quickly also worked with me on the cost."

Tonya M on December 2024

We are a family and veteran owned Excavation contractor offering many services such as land clearing/grading; junk haul off/furniture, tree limbs, debris, tire disposal; trenching, digging for pool or pond install; dirt, gravel and rock delivery, gravel driveway install, light demolition and more.

"He showed up in a timely manner, got the work done quickly also worked with me on the cost."

Tonya M on December 2024


EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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EARTHWORK OUTLAWS

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Let us help you improve your property value with our top of the line equipment and staff! We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and hospitality. We offer all earthwork, landscaping, driveway, dirt, fencing, and many more services with FREE ESTIMATES!!!

Let us help you improve your property value with our top of the line equipment and staff! We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and hospitality. We offer all earthwork, landscaping, driveway, dirt, fencing, and many more services with FREE ESTIMATES!!!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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