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Robert's Landscaping

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Robert's Landscaping

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Roberts Lawn Care is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients in the Hartsville area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with South Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"Met or exceeded all expectations.?"

Lawrence W on December 2021

Roberts Lawn Care is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients in the Hartsville area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with South Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"Met or exceeded all expectations.?"

Lawrence W on December 2021

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Hunters houses

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Hunters houses

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Transform your outdoor space with Hunters Houses. Our expert team in Florence specializes in excavating services, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for your home projects. Contact us today to bring your vision to life.

"This project was a breeze. Hunter communicated when he would be onsite and how long it would take. He was punctual and did exactly what he promised. What impressed me most was how he kept me informed about the project and his total professionalism. I am going to use his services again within the next three to four months. I highly recommend him."

Jo Nelle S on April 2024

Transform your outdoor space with Hunters Houses. Our expert team in Florence specializes in excavating services, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for your home projects. Contact us today to bring your vision to life.

"This project was a breeze. Hunter communicated when he would be onsite and how long it would take. He was punctual and did exactly what he promised. What impressed me most was how he kept me informed about the project and his total professionalism. I am going to use his services again within the next three to four months. I highly recommend him."

Jo Nelle S on April 2024

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Ram Jack of South Carolina

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Ram Jack of South Carolina

4.36(
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Customers say: Super punctual
25 years of experience

Not all foundation repair companies are the same. Choose Wisely. Choose Ram Jack! Ram Jack offers affordable, guaranteed solutions for failing foundations. Call for a free, no obligation, on site evaluation from one of our certified foundation repair consultants - (866) 735-3085.

Not all foundation repair companies are the same. Choose Wisely. Choose Ram Jack! Ram Jack offers affordable, guaranteed solutions for failing foundations. Call for a free, no obligation, on site evaluation from one of our certified foundation repair consultants - (866) 735-3085.

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Dejak Land Development Services

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Dejak Land Development Services

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dejak Land Development Services is a licensed and insured family-owned construction company specializing in clearing, excavation and grading. The owner Christopher Dejak has 10+ years operating experience and expertise in project management. DLDS can assist with a wide variety of services. No job is too big or small, and we offer customized solutions to fit any price range. We look forward to discussing your next project and hope that we can help!

"Chris was extremely professional and performed exceptional work. He communicated well throughout the process, creating great customer service. I highly recommend hiring Chris (Dejak Land Development) and could not be happier with his work."

Daniel J on August 2024

Dejak Land Development Services is a licensed and insured family-owned construction company specializing in clearing, excavation and grading. The owner Christopher Dejak has 10+ years operating experience and expertise in project management. DLDS can assist with a wide variety of services. No job is too big or small, and we offer customized solutions to fit any price range. We look forward to discussing your next project and hope that we can help!

"Chris was extremely professional and performed exceptional work. He communicated well throughout the process, creating great customer service. I highly recommend hiring Chris (Dejak Land Development) and could not be happier with his work."

Daniel J on August 2024

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Kings Of Hope Inc.

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Kings Of Hope Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging

"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."

shanna j on August 2021

Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging

"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."

shanna j on August 2021

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Low Country Land And Debris LLC

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Low Country Land And Debris LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Low Country Land and Debris LLC is a family run land and debris removal business serving South Carolina. We offer a variety of services and are licensed and insured. Low Country Land and Debris, LLC is ready to tackle your next project! We pride ourselves on creating a relationship with our customers for a long-lasting future.

"It went very well. He kept me updated on when he would show. He showed when he said he would. He did a great job cutting me a driveway and clearing off a mobile home. He came out. Gave me a quote and stuck to it. It was actually less when the job was completed . No bait and switch techniques to increase the price. I would call him again."

Jonathan H on March 2023

Low Country Land and Debris LLC is a family run land and debris removal business serving South Carolina. We offer a variety of services and are licensed and insured. Low Country Land and Debris, LLC is ready to tackle your next project! We pride ourselves on creating a relationship with our customers for a long-lasting future.

"It went very well. He kept me updated on when he would show. He showed when he said he would. He did a great job cutting me a driveway and clearing off a mobile home. He came out. Gave me a quote and stuck to it. It was actually less when the job was completed . No bait and switch techniques to increase the price. I would call him again."

Jonathan H on March 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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