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Avatar for Frasier Site & Tree Solutions LLC
Frasier Site & Tree Solutions LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Abbeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I recently hired Frasier Site & Tree Solutions for a tree removal project, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial estimate to the final cleanup, the entire process was professional, efficient, and stress-free. The crew arrived on time, worked safely, and removed a large tree that was in a difficult location without causing any damage to my property."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+29

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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC
3.8(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Abbeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."
Moving Fill
Grading For Blg Pad
Clearing
Moving Excess Dirt
Moving Material

+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Polatty Landscaping & Lawncare
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Abbeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!

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Looper Residential Construction Management
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Abbeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

My name is Noah Looper and I own Looper Residential Construction Management. We are well versed in residential projects with over a decade of experience in the field. Call us for your residential needs including but not limited too; landscaping, interior remodeling, exterior remodeling, junk removal, soft washing, and more. If you own a house you need to save our number!

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W.S. Junk Removal and Dump Trailer Rental
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Abbeville, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sumner is very professional and knowledgeable when it comes to handling waste/junk removal. A few months back I hired him to remove an old brick fire pit it was done quickly and it was very reasonably priced. His charismatic nature makes it very easy to do business with. I definitely would recommend and hire for future projects."
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load
Dump
Hauling
Equipment

+1

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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