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Avatar for Stonebridge Landworks, LLC
Stonebridge Landworks, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Clemson, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did what we went over, on time clean and made great suggestions that worked well with what we hat to work with. Look forward to using agian"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crossroads Restoration & Construction, LLC
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clemson, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The worker called that he was going to be late, did a great job and I have scheduled an additional job for this company."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Avatar for Too Tall Grading
Too Tall Grading
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clemson, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Too Tall was very polite, professional, dependable, and reasonably priced. He did a great job in repairing my yard and reseeding it. My yard was a total disaster after having a new septic drain system installed late in February. The company (Benjamin Franklin Plumbing)that I had hired to replace my drain field was supposed to return my yard back to normal but failed to do so. They are plumbers, not landscapers. I hired Too Tall to come in and re-excavate and reseed my yard. It took him less than 4 hours to complete this and did an excellent job. The grass is now coming in nicely and my yard is smooth and will be very easily mowable. I am very pleased with his work and would highly recommend him to others."
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Avatar for Sharp Edge LC
Sharp Edge LC
4.5(
17
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clemson, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dustin did a great job on my landscaping. Even did some additional last minute extra work for us."
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Clemson, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very easy to work with and understands exactly what you want. I had zero problems and would recommend to somebody."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sanders Land Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clemson, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work looks great, they came and leveled an area for my pool and found roots that were not removed by a previous landscaper. They removed the roots and leveled the area finishing with sand. I donâ t have the pool set up yet hope it all works perfect ð ð »"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC
3.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Clemson, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."
Moving Fill
Grading For Blg Pad
Clearing
Moving Excess Dirt
Moving Material

+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Jesus Rueda
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Clemson, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He installed lamps for our living room and dining room. He did all the new electrical installation to place them where required. The jobs were finished timely and with great quality. Great work ethics."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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