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Avatar for Tradewinds Home Services
Tradewinds Home Services
4.5(
31
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"The team at Tradewinds was very professional, prompt, knowledgeable, helpful, and reasonably/competitively priced. Received a quote, approved, and install completed within 72 hours. Looking forward to coordinating future projects together."
Driveway Border
Ledgestone Steps
Paver driveway
Project Pictures
Project Pictures

+2

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lawn Luxe Design
4.1(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an awesome job! I am thrilled with the results! They installed turf and rock landscaping/ xeriscaping. It is absolutely gorgeous. It took 2 days to completely transform the yard, and when they left I felt like I was saying goodbye to family. There wasn't a speck of debris left. People continuously drive by and stare at the beauty. It looks better than a golf course or a garden for tourists. I HIGHLY recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Basin Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McCully Land Services, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"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."
Stump Grinding
Forestry Mulching
Land Clearing
Forestry Mulching
Project In-Process

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A Little Landscaping
3.4(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Very knowledgeable landscaper. Three different lawn care packages of pricing to choose from. The contract is for the entire year, at the same price each month so it is convenient for household budget planning."
Seasonal Color
Seasonal Color
Pool with retaining wall and landscaping
Stepping stones direct traffic
Colonial style garden

+16

Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Obsidian Property Management
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Beaufort, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Have been in this industry in different capacities for over 30 years. Believe in treating people right and providing exceptional service for a fair price.

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Office after Reno
Exterior Finished
Getting Dried In
Studio

+5

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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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