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Slate Land Services

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Slate Land Services

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7 years of experience

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. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.

"He is a really good contractor, he does a good quality work and he is a top notch person."

Jamie H on May 2022

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. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.

"He is a really good contractor, he does a good quality work and he is a top notch person."

Jamie H on May 2022


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Vast Construction, LLC

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Vast Construction, LLC

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29 years of experience

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"It was great!"

Margaret on April 2021

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"It was great!"

Margaret on April 2021


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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding

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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding

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11 local quotes requested

Travis Hawkins 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.

"Travis was very professional and responded very promptly. His prices were affordable and I would definitely hire him again."

Abriel B on February 2023

Travis Hawkins 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.

"Travis was very professional and responded very promptly. His prices were affordable and I would definitely hire him again."

Abriel B on February 2023


Nick's Lawncare & Landscaping

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Nick's Lawncare & Landscaping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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8 years of experience

Nick's Lawncare & Landscaping 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.

"Friendly"

Terry D on October 2023

Nick's Lawncare & Landscaping 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.

"Friendly"

Terry D on October 2023


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GroundShapersLLC

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GroundShapersLLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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47 local quotes requested

Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025

Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025



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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


EvPro Roofing & Construction

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EvPro Roofing & Construction

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EvPro Roofing & Construction. EvPro offers superior work for any of your construction needs! Specializing in roofing, siding and gutters. Other services include custom decks, bathroom remodels, demolition and light grading. FUllY INSURED!

EvPro Roofing & Construction. EvPro offers superior work for any of your construction needs! Specializing in roofing, siding and gutters. Other services include custom decks, bathroom remodels, demolition and light grading. FUllY INSURED!


Scott Stanley Construction

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Scott Stanley Construction

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We are a locally owned construction company that specializes in custom building, room additions, remodels, grading and clearing your property as well as home improvements/repairs. We pride ourselves in working directly with the homeowners by providing the highest quality work within their budget. We have over 30 years of experience. We can assure you that at the end of every workday we leave the space just as clean, if not cleaner, than we found it upon arrival.

We are a locally owned construction company that specializes in custom building, room additions, remodels, grading and clearing your property as well as home improvements/repairs. We pride ourselves in working directly with the homeowners by providing the highest quality work within their budget. We have over 30 years of experience. We can assure you that at the end of every workday we leave the space just as clean, if not cleaner, than we found it upon arrival.


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Horizon networks LLC.

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Horizon networks LLC.

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We are a construction company focused primarily on underground utility projects. We also do site prep, demolition, trenching,and a bunch of other general construction work.

We are a construction company focused primarily on underground utility projects. We also do site prep, demolition, trenching,and a bunch of other general construction work.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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