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Avatar for E&C Land Management
E&C Land Management
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"E and C Land Management did a fantastic job at removing 10 leaning pine trees out from around my house. Even got ride of the stumps and hauled everything away. Great guy, great company, great price! Very reasonably priced."
Response time6 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Mountain Tree Services
Mountain Tree Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hard working, outstanding work. They explained what they were going to do. Contacted us a few days before the job to confirm they are coming. They pay attention to the smallest details, and talk with us while doing the work. Plus they gave a good price, much lower than the nearest competitor."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Palmetto Excavation Services, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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"
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mercado Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came and gave me a quote 1st and references for their work. I was able to see and talk with him and pick a date to do the job. He was very professional and efficient. I appreciated his professionalism and advise. He did a wonderful job with my yard."
Response time10 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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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