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MacMillan Land Management, LLC
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We have hired Ryan several times for several jobs and are never disappointed. He has cleared several lots for us, done some tree trimming/bush removal and removed a huge oak tree stump from hurricane Helena which was not an easy job. The stump was still in the ground and was well over 5ft in diameter. He has also done some landscaping for us. He is always communicative, professional, and gets the job done quickly. Would highly recommend."
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SMS Dirtwork Land Clearing & Grading
5.0(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"The task went well. Personable. On time. Efficient. Mindful of the property/land. Cleaned up . Instruction for any potential care of the tank further on down the road. Great job done. Reasonable cost."
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Tree Life Stump Removal & Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree Life was recommended to us through our realtor. They removed a large oak tree and trimmed several limbs from a few other trees. They were all polite and efficient. There was an unforseen incident which was corrected quickly. All in all a very good experience and would recommend Tree Life to friends."
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Fuller Land & Tree Inc.
3.8(
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Serving Buffalo, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an awesome job of cutting down two massive water oaks in a small confined space. The entire job involved climbing, cutting and lowering the cut pieces to the ground. In the end the job was done on time and with no damage to the property. Finally, the price was great for the work done. I would highly recommend them for tree work and removal. Also people of the Upstate SC these, i live in Anderson SC and they came and did the work from Brevard NC. So ask they to quote if you live around here."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s 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. 

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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