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Rays'D Right
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chesterfield, SC and surrounding areas

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RAYS’D RIGHT Landscaping provides clean, dependable service with professional results. Based in Mineral Springs, we serve Waxhaw, Weddington, Indian Trail, Monroe, Ballantyne, and Charlotte. Services include lawn care, core aeration and seeding, mulch, pine straw, hedge trimming, sod installs, bed makeovers, pressure washing, and seasonal cleanups. Fair pricing, clear communication, and work done the right way.

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4A Dirtwork
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chesterfield, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m Hunter Stephens owner of 4A Dirtworks the name came from my 4 daughters all their names begin with A. I do every job like it is my own because every job is a reflection of me. Me and my guys are professional and respectful and always aim to please our customers.

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Turnbull Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chesterfield, SC and surrounding areas

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I am a hardworking veteran looking for opportunities to utilize my skills. I aim to provide services in a timely, organized, and professional manner. Outside of the military, I have leadership experience in various career fields. I have worked in landscaping, demolition, residential construction, small home repairs, bath and countertop refinishing, moving operations, furniture assembly, and other labor-intensive job positions. I look forward to all future opportunities to execute tasks with quality performance and leave customers satisfied. If you would like to contact directly for service, please call me 704-431-3216 or email me at [email protected].

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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