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Avatar for Aztec Fencing
Aztec Fencing
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Izzy and his team do great work. We've hired them for both a large fencing/gate project and smaller porch railing tasks, and both were completed on time and with great professionalism. Izzy excels at troubleshooting and finding creative fixes. I highly recommend Aztec Fencing!"
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+83

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Tri-County Land Solutions
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trimmed the trees, removed problem tree that was causing roof issues, and hauled away all debris. I was very pleased with the job!!"
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Tucker's Contracting Services
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything that I ask for was done in a timely manner and he was very easy to work with. Very polite young man. I would recommend him to anyone. Wonderful job!"
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+17

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Mountain Tree Services
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Completed tree removal within 4 hours and price was reasonable."
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+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rocky Branch Utilities
4.8(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have been a homeowner in Northeast Columbia, SC for more than 30 years. With many pine trees on our property I've had to deal with a number of tree removal companies over the years. I have found Rokey Branch Utilities (RBU) far beyond any of the many companies I have encountered and used for extensive tree work. They were immediately responsive to my initial contact - showed up on time - gave a good estimate - cut the tree down being sensitive not to damage my lawn - cleaned up even the smallest debris and carried it off. The team was gone within an hour of arrival with no evidence they had been in the yard. Rich Tinneny"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Javier Ramos Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Javier Ramos Landscaping LLC did a fantastic job installing the new sprinkler system. The newly laid sod was peeled back and the trenches were all hand dug. Javier put the system under the driveway without the need to cut it. It took Javier and his crew 1 day to complete the sprinkler system. The lawn was back to normal and no sign of the trenching exists. I would highly recommend Javier Ramos Landscaping LLC."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Lown Performance, LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They Completed the grading work, tilling for sod and sod install. The yard looks good It does not have drainage issue anymore, very good work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rutlands Landscaping
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was top notch. It was done in a timely manner and the price was very good."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Land CAM Services
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cayce, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very timely work. Excellent professional work. Great attitude. Excellent work."
Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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 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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