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SS Enterprises LLC

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SS Enterprises LLC

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38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! We have a minimum minimum of 2500$ cost will go up according to size and scope of the project. Our average project is between 12-20,000$.

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! We have a minimum minimum of 2500$ cost will go up according to size and scope of the project. Our average project is between 12-20,000$.


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Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC

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Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC

4.93(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC is committed to excellence 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

"Quality work, family business"

David H on May 2025

Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC is committed to excellence 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

"Quality work, family business"

David H on May 2025


Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.

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Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.

3.50(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did not quite finish."

Harold J on July 2022

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did not quite finish."

Harold J on July 2022


New South Construction, LLC

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New South Construction, LLC

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 10 years of experience in the excavation and construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from site clearing and preparation for new builds and gravel road and driveway installations. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give New South Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

With over 10 years of experience in the excavation and construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from site clearing and preparation for new builds and gravel road and driveway installations. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give New South Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!


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McCully Land Services, LLC

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McCully Land Services, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
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


AA Forestry Mulching And Tractor Services, LLC

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AA Forestry Mulching And Tractor Services, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at AA Forestry Mulching and Tractor Services, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our focus being customer satisfaction.

"They done a good job he is very nice guy"

Satua P on August 2020

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at AA Forestry Mulching and Tractor Services, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our focus being customer satisfaction.

"They done a good job he is very nice guy"

Satua P on August 2020


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Greenlee Construction LLC

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Greenlee Construction LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
19 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Trevor Greenlee and Greenlee Construction are exceptional. From our first conversation, Trevor demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping us understand our options. He invested significant time and effort, always communicating clearly, answering questions thoroughly, and providing thoughtful guidance. His honesty, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciated his dedication, integrity, and the care he put into every step. I would highly recommend Trevor to anyone looking for a contractor who is knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely values his clients."

Nicole H on August 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Trevor Greenlee and Greenlee Construction are exceptional. From our first conversation, Trevor demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping us understand our options. He invested significant time and effort, always communicating clearly, answering questions thoroughly, and providing thoughtful guidance. His honesty, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciated his dedication, integrity, and the care he put into every step. I would highly recommend Trevor to anyone looking for a contractor who is knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely values his clients."

Nicole H on August 2025


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Back Forty Construction, LLC

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Back Forty Construction, LLC

4.89(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
157 local quotes requested

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


Ace Basin Excavating

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Ace Basin Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"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!"

Brooke W on October 2024

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"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!"

Brooke W on October 2024


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Munn Contractors, LLC

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Munn Contractors, LLC

4.64(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Munn Contractors specialize in Residential home and site work. We are owned & operated by a Lowcountry Native that has 30 years of experience. We can help you with all residential building needs. Let us help make your home your castle you always wanted. We also fix water issues using french drains, ditches or even a pond. We also can help with unwanted trees, bushes and even grading the property. So, let us help you with your home improvement needs.

"We hired Munn Construction to address drainage issues with our driveway. He came out twice to review the project, but we were told one thing and received something different. He did not cover the topsoil he placed down, and the ditches were to be cleaned out, but none of this was done. We paid him for the work. I have contacted him, and he promised to look into it. I have a text showing that he was supposed to come out on August 25, 2025, but he never showed up or called to inform us."

Cheryl S on August 2025

Munn Contractors specialize in Residential home and site work. We are owned & operated by a Lowcountry Native that has 30 years of experience. We can help you with all residential building needs. Let us help make your home your castle you always wanted. We also fix water issues using french drains, ditches or even a pond. We also can help with unwanted trees, bushes and even grading the property. So, let us help you with your home improvement needs.

"We hired Munn Construction to address drainage issues with our driveway. He came out twice to review the project, but we were told one thing and received something different. He did not cover the topsoil he placed down, and the ditches were to be cleaned out, but none of this was done. We paid him for the work. I have contacted him, and he promised to look into it. I have a text showing that he was supposed to come out on August 25, 2025, but he never showed up or called to inform us."

Cheryl S on August 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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