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Green Stripes Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Darlington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Credit card accepted

"Easy to get in touch with owner, Jose. Many years as an established customer. Follows through with all lawn care maintenance on a timely schedule. Crew is very respectful of our property as they mow, edge/ trim and blow off the debris. They tend to the weed cleanup, as needed. At the proper seasonal times, we have all shrubs, rose bushes, crepe myrtles pruned. Pine straw application at the proper time. Very attentive to all our lawn care needs. Hope to continue our lawn care relationship well into the future. Try them for your lawn care needs. You will not be disappointed!"
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AG Site Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Darlington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"?????????? Excellent Land Clearing Service! I couldn?t be happier with the land clearing work done by Ag Site Services. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and easy to work with. The crew showed up on time, had all the right equipment, and got the job done faster than I expected ? without cutting any corners. They cleared several acres of thick brush and trees on my property, and the results are incredible. Everything was cleaned up neatly, and they even graded the ground to make it look smooth and ready for the next phase of my project. The price was fair, and the quality of work was top-notch. If you?re looking for reliable land clearing done the right way, I highly recommend Ag Site Services. They exceeded my expectations in every way!"
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Charleston Landwork
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Darlington, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Charleston Landwork, we specialize in providing top-notch site preparation services, including driveway grading, excavation, and all heavy equipment work needed to get your project started on the right foot. Whether you're building a new driveway, preparing land for construction, or need precise grading for drainage and leveling, we have the experience and equipment to deliver exceptional results.\n\nWith a team of skilled professionals and a fleet of state-of-the-art machinery, we ensure that your site is perfectly prepared for any project—on time and within budget. Our focus is on quality, precision, and safety, so you can trust that your land is in good hands.\n\nReady to get started? Let Charleston Landwork help you lay the foundation for success with our expert site preparation services.

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

Serving Darlington, 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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

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