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P & M Landscape
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"P&M did work on our front yard gardens and installed new gardens in our back yard. Their workmanship and our finished garden areas are beautiful. They worked quick yet were efficient and thorough. The rock wall edging around the front garden is exactly what we wanted as well as the edging and plants they chose and planted. Give them an idea of what you want done and they will build upon it and give you a great finished product. They definitely take pride in their work. Don’t hesitate to give them a call…. you won’t be disappointed."
Pavers
Pavers
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Pavers
Lake Wylie

+65

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Groovy Services
4.1(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was an excellent experience from the first conversation through the final “thank you” to them for doing an awesome job in a very professional, efficient and customer service-oriented way!"
Solar and Backup battery
Hardscapes
New home Construction
Kitchen Renovation
Response time2 days
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Petkov Construction Group
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Petkov Construction Group provides reliable junk removal, light demolition, cleanouts, and hauling services throughout the Charlotte area. We pride ourselves on honest pricing, dependable service, and leaving every job site clean. Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, or property manager, we’re committed to making your project simple, efficient, and stress-free.

Debris Removal
Debris Removal
Debris Removal
Debris Removal
Debris Removal

+1

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Leatherneck Land Clearing
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joel is a consummate professional who cares about the client and about the work. He doesn't stop until the job is complete and the client 110% satisfied! Clearing land and moving trees around a family home that needed dirt brought in, built up, leveled off and trees moved to ensure that water flows away from the house and that there is a pleasing space around the home. A man of integrity, good will, and a great sense of humor! And he cleans up! More than a fair price. We're sharing his name with everyone we know."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Horizon Landworks LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I contacted horizon landworks for some junk removal in my yard and without hesitation it was done promptly, professionally and quick. Loved how clean my yard was left and their work ethics is above and beyond. Highly recommend."
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Sways Handy Services
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chester, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"my paint was peeling off the wainscotting and he came and found a solution to the bond the paint to the wainscotting and repainted my entire large family room. He was precise and got the job done quickly. He cleaned everything up and moved back the furniture. I am very happy with the job! It came out better than the previous professional painter I had hired. I wish he would have done the original job. He also did small odd jobs such as mulching and it was done quickly as well."
Panel primed
Renovated bedroom
Paint time
Renovated bedroom
Update of color

+25

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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