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Back Forty Construction, LLC

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Back Forty Construction, LLC

4.89(
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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Locally owned and operated. We started this business with one focus in mind and that is customer satisfaction. Top quality work, with a small business price tag. You can guarantee that Back Forty Construction can help with your project!. With being in the construction field for over 15 years, we are experienced to handle all that life might throw at you.

"Andrew was punctual and professional. He arrived early to meet me and walk my project. He provided a timely quote and worked within my budget. The work was performed on time and to my absolute satisfaction. I am having him do further work. Recommend his services highly."

Todd C on August 2025

Locally owned and operated. We started this business with one focus in mind and that is customer satisfaction. Top quality work, with a small business price tag. You can guarantee that Back Forty Construction can help with your project!. With being in the construction field for over 15 years, we are experienced to handle all that life might throw at you.

"Andrew was punctual and professional. He arrived early to meet me and walk my project. He provided a timely quote and worked within my budget. The work was performed on time and to my absolute satisfaction. I am having him do further work. Recommend his services highly."

Todd C on August 2025


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E&C Land Management

5.00(
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E&C Land Management

5.00(
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Super Service Award
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"On time, very efficient. I’ll hire again when needed!"

Jeff W on March 2025

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"On time, very efficient. I’ll hire again when needed!"

Jeff W on March 2025


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Tucker's Contracting Services

5.00(
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Tucker's Contracting Services

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

I am Tucker Crawford the owner of Tucker's Contracting Services. The work that my team and I do varies from concrete, landscaping, grading, land clearing and much more. We strive every morning to make the best out of what we are doing with a positive attitude and a safe work place for our crew and the homeowner. I can assure you if you call us for your job we will not let you down. Thank you for your time! Please call Tucker's Contracting services for any of your needs.

"Very reliable and on time service! I would definitely use this company again! Very satisfied with the work and professionalism!"

Wayne G on June 2024

I am Tucker Crawford the owner of Tucker's Contracting Services. The work that my team and I do varies from concrete, landscaping, grading, land clearing and much more. We strive every morning to make the best out of what we are doing with a positive attitude and a safe work place for our crew and the homeowner. I can assure you if you call us for your job we will not let you down. Thank you for your time! Please call Tucker's Contracting services for any of your needs.

"Very reliable and on time service! I would definitely use this company again! Very satisfied with the work and professionalism!"

Wayne G on June 2024


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Palmer Outdoor Services, LLC

4.54(
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Palmer Outdoor Services, LLC

4.54(
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Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

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.

"Tyler and Lawrence are at the top of their profession. Excellent work, didn't leave the site until I was completely satisficed. Very reasonable in their pricing. I really feel that they care about what they do and it shows. Thanks Guys.................."

Jackelyn N on October 2024

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.

"Tyler and Lawrence are at the top of their profession. Excellent work, didn't leave the site until I was completely satisficed. Very reasonable in their pricing. I really feel that they care about what they do and it shows. Thanks Guys.................."

Jackelyn N on October 2024


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Ground Executives, LLC

5.00(
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Ground Executives, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We are 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. Trip charge required outside of an hour to hour and a half away. Methods of payment preferred: Check, Zelle

"Fantastic job, I would not hesitate to hire them again."

Larry E on October 2024

We are 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. Trip charge required outside of an hour to hour and a half away. Methods of payment preferred: Check, Zelle

"Fantastic job, I would not hesitate to hire them again."

Larry E on October 2024


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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC

3.78(
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC

3.78(
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27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 26 years experience in the land clearing and site-prep business, here at Chappell & Associates Construction, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to execute each site project to the owners complete satisfaction. Whether you need a lot cleared on Lake Murray, a horse barn pad graded in Aiken, a driveway graded or a building demolished in Greenwood- give us a call today. Estimates are Always Free

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."

Rusty W on February 2022

With 26 years experience in the land clearing and site-prep business, here at Chappell & Associates Construction, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to execute each site project to the owners complete satisfaction. Whether you need a lot cleared on Lake Murray, a horse barn pad graded in Aiken, a driveway graded or a building demolished in Greenwood- give us a call today. Estimates are Always Free

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."

Rusty W on February 2022


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McCully Land Services, LLC

5.00(
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McCully Land Services, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020


"This company has excavators and skidsteers and cleared my property very efficiently and did a heck of a job. I had a few acres of trees cleared some being populars, oaks and pines. Would highly recommend chase and his crew "

trish l on January 2025

We specialize in Clearing and Grading, including tree removal and demolition, and other services

"This company has excavators and skidsteers and cleared my property very efficiently and did a heck of a job. I had a few acres of trees cleared some being populars, oaks and pines. Would highly recommend chase and his crew "

trish l on January 2025


Savannah River Turf

5.00(
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Savannah River Turf

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Savannah River Turf is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Turf Worx Lawn Care is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"They were on time, never late, and very efficient. They used a high quality putting green material -- IT LOOKS EXCELLENT, and it does not fade."

Brittney W on February 2023

Savannah River Turf is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Turf Worx Lawn Care is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"They were on time, never late, and very efficient. They used a high quality putting green material -- IT LOOKS EXCELLENT, and it does not fade."

Brittney W on February 2023


J&H Land Clearing and Grading

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J&H Land Clearing and Grading

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

J&H Land Clearing and Grading, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Serious inquiries only.

J&H Land Clearing and Grading, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Serious inquiries only.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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.

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.

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. 

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