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E&C Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"E and C Land Management did a fantastic job at removing 10 leaning pine trees out from around my house. Even got ride of the stumps and hauled everything away. Great guy, great company, great price! Very reasonably priced."
Response time6 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Tucker's Contracting Services
5.0(
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Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Tucker’s Contracting was very thorough & professional with their work! I am so pleased with our new concrete pad in our backyard! I will definitely reach out in the near future for more work!!"
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mountain Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hard working, outstanding work. They explained what they were going to do. Contacted us a few days before the job to confirm they are coming. They pay attention to the smallest details, and talk with us while doing the work. Plus they gave a good price, much lower than the nearest competitor."
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+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Action Lawn Care and Earthworks
3.9(
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Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They did what they said they would do at the agreed upon cost estimate. They performed the work on the dates they said they would. I was very pleased with Action Lawn Care!"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Palmetto Excavation Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company has excavators and skidsteers and cleared my property very efficiently and did a heck of a job. I had a few acres of trees cleared some being populars, oaks and pines. Would highly recommend chase and his crew"
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mercado Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came and gave me a quote 1st and references for their work. I was able to see and talk with him and pick a date to do the job. He was very professional and efficient. I appreciated his professionalism and advise. He did a wonderful job with my yard."
Response time10 hrs
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCully Land Services, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Clearwater, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Lee McCully cares highly about the work he does. I was comfortable in knowing the job was going to be done right and then some. Went above and beyond for me.Kept me informed every step, if an issue came up to change the original plan he was asking me what I wanted rather than hiding it like most companies. Will use again when I plan the next project. Great guy and glad I got to meet him."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, 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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

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