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Plyler and sons Pineneedles LLC
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chesterfield, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We have been in the business for over 20 years doing Pinestraw and bush trimming. \n\nWe are hard working, and always take pride in our work. \n\nWe mow grass, do Pinestraw, mulch rock or whatever your preferred method is and try to be competitive on prices as well.

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Rays'D Right
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chesterfield, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chesterfield, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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.

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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