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Trailblazers

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Trailblazers

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to Trailblazers! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS PERSONABLE. THE WORK WAS DONE WITH CARE AND CAME OUT WELL. RUSS TOLD ME EXACTLY WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND FOLLOWED THROUGH. I WILL TELL OTHERS ABOUT THEM."

stephen b on November 2024

Welcome to Trailblazers! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS PERSONABLE. THE WORK WAS DONE WITH CARE AND CAME OUT WELL. RUSS TOLD ME EXACTLY WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND FOLLOWED THROUGH. I WILL TELL OTHERS ABOUT THEM."

stephen b on November 2024


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ZR Landscaping and Grading

4.79(
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ZR Landscaping and Grading

4.79(
128
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

The owner and staff at ZR Landscaping & Grading are here to customize your landscaping and hardscaping experience. With accessible staff, fresh ideas, a beautiful display area and experienced crews we're able to make your dreams come to life and give you the inspiration you may need to improve your spaces. We specialize in custom hardscapes such as patios, walkways, chimney and fire pit installation and more to give you a premier outdoor living space. We also provide landscape installation and clean up services along with several grading and drainage solutions for around your home or driveway. Chances are, if you need it we can do it. Give us a call to discus your next project!

"I had a relatively small project involving gravel delivery, and in the course of discussion they learned I was needing to pick up railroad ties. They offered to save me the trouble by picking up and delivering the ties along with the gravel. I consider this extremely excellent customer service, especially considering the small nature of the service request! In addition, they came in at a far lower price than competitors - (& they provided the convenience of picking up the railroad ties!) Caleb, who made the delivery was especially helpful and professional! If I have any other landscaping need, I will be sure to go to them, and only them!"

Phil C on October 2025

The owner and staff at ZR Landscaping & Grading are here to customize your landscaping and hardscaping experience. With accessible staff, fresh ideas, a beautiful display area and experienced crews we're able to make your dreams come to life and give you the inspiration you may need to improve your spaces. We specialize in custom hardscapes such as patios, walkways, chimney and fire pit installation and more to give you a premier outdoor living space. We also provide landscape installation and clean up services along with several grading and drainage solutions for around your home or driveway. Chances are, if you need it we can do it. Give us a call to discus your next project!

"I had a relatively small project involving gravel delivery, and in the course of discussion they learned I was needing to pick up railroad ties. They offered to save me the trouble by picking up and delivering the ties along with the gravel. I consider this extremely excellent customer service, especially considering the small nature of the service request! In addition, they came in at a far lower price than competitors - (& they provided the convenience of picking up the railroad ties!) Caleb, who made the delivery was especially helpful and professional! If I have any other landscaping need, I will be sure to go to them, and only them!"

Phil C on October 2025


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Skinner's Lawn and Landscape

4.95(
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Skinner's Lawn and Landscape

4.95(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Welcome to Skinner's Lawn and Landscape! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Kristine H on March 2022

Welcome to Skinner's Lawn and Landscape! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Kristine H on March 2022


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Top Ten Land Services, LLC

4.86(
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Top Ten Land Services, LLC

4.86(
18
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Ten Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Michael cleared land for me. He was personable, professional, and he got the job done very quickly and very well. I plan to work with him again on future projects."

Jason C on November 2025

Top Ten Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Michael cleared land for me. He was personable, professional, and he got the job done very quickly and very well. I plan to work with him again on future projects."

Jason C on November 2025


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Fisher Stump Services

5.00(
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Fisher Stump Services

5.00(
11
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fisher Stump Services LLC Locally Owned | Prompt Service | Competitive Rates At Fisher Stump Services LLC, we specialize in safe, efficient, and affordable stump grinding for residential and commercial properties across Upstate South Carolina. Whether you're a homeowner cleaning up your yard, a tree service needing a reliable subcontractor, or a property manager preparing a site for tenants—we handle the grind so you don’t have to. With industry-grade equipment and a reputation for punctual, friendly service, we make stump removal hassle-free. No job is too big or too small. We offer free quotes, batch pricing for multiple stumps, and flexible scheduling to fit your needs. 📍 Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Laurens Counties 📞 Call JJ Fisher at (970) 985-5057 📧 Email: [email protected] Licensed & Insured | Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Robert H on October 2025

Fisher Stump Services LLC Locally Owned | Prompt Service | Competitive Rates At Fisher Stump Services LLC, we specialize in safe, efficient, and affordable stump grinding for residential and commercial properties across Upstate South Carolina. Whether you're a homeowner cleaning up your yard, a tree service needing a reliable subcontractor, or a property manager preparing a site for tenants—we handle the grind so you don’t have to. With industry-grade equipment and a reputation for punctual, friendly service, we make stump removal hassle-free. No job is too big or too small. We offer free quotes, batch pricing for multiple stumps, and flexible scheduling to fit your needs. 📍 Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Laurens Counties 📞 Call JJ Fisher at (970) 985-5057 📧 Email: [email protected] Licensed & Insured | Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Robert H on October 2025


Carolina Grading & Land Clearing

4.61(
22
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing

4.61(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call or text today. We do not bush hogging, but we offer forestry mulching. Serious Inquiries only please and a minimum of $1500.

"We had damage from hurricane Helen to our private dirt road. We was quoted 80 thousand for the grading, ditching, piping, and gravel of about 1/4 of a mile long road and 5 thousand for about a 40 foot driveway regravel and a 20 foot driveway grade and gravel. The work was done and the first time it rained the road was dirt again. We call Tim he came out and brought more gravel for the worst stop but that was it. After having the road inspected by another company we was informed that the gravel should have been about 6 inches and packed down. The gravel is about 2 inches and was never packed. We now just 2 months after have dirt showing on the road and the driveways are full of grass. "

April H on November 2025

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call or text today. We do not bush hogging, but we offer forestry mulching. Serious Inquiries only please and a minimum of $1500.

"We had damage from hurricane Helen to our private dirt road. We was quoted 80 thousand for the grading, ditching, piping, and gravel of about 1/4 of a mile long road and 5 thousand for about a 40 foot driveway regravel and a 20 foot driveway grade and gravel. The work was done and the first time it rained the road was dirt again. We call Tim he came out and brought more gravel for the worst stop but that was it. After having the road inspected by another company we was informed that the gravel should have been about 6 inches and packed down. The gravel is about 2 inches and was never packed. We now just 2 months after have dirt showing on the road and the driveways are full of grass. "

April H on November 2025


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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC

5.00(
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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Exceptional work from Brad and his team. Work always done in a timely manner and how we want it Very professional in all the work he does."

Nathan V on April 2023

Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Exceptional work from Brad and his team. Work always done in a timely manner and how we want it Very professional in all the work he does."

Nathan V on April 2023


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Tree Life Stump Removal & Tree Service

5.00(
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Tree Life Stump Removal & Tree Service

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tree Life Stump Removal & Tree Service is a local, family owned business looking to help you with all of your tree and stump removal needs. We offer FREE estimates, stump removal, tree removal, tree climbing services, tree trimming, pruning, and 24 hour emergency services. We strive to make every customer extremely happy and always get the job done right. We can always come to you for your estimate anywhere around Spartanburg, Greenville, Gaffney, etc. Even North Carolina! Call us today for your FREE estimate!

"Tree Life was recommended to us through our realtor. They removed a large oak tree and trimmed several limbs from a few other trees. They were all polite and efficient. There was an unforseen incident which was corrected quickly. All in all a very good experience and would recommend Tree Life to friends."

Whitney W on January 2026

Tree Life Stump Removal & Tree Service is a local, family owned business looking to help you with all of your tree and stump removal needs. We offer FREE estimates, stump removal, tree removal, tree climbing services, tree trimming, pruning, and 24 hour emergency services. We strive to make every customer extremely happy and always get the job done right. We can always come to you for your estimate anywhere around Spartanburg, Greenville, Gaffney, etc. Even North Carolina! Call us today for your FREE estimate!

"Tree Life was recommended to us through our realtor. They removed a large oak tree and trimmed several limbs from a few other trees. They were all polite and efficient. There was an unforseen incident which was corrected quickly. All in all a very good experience and would recommend Tree Life to friends."

Whitney W on January 2026


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Titan Construction LLC

4.88(
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Titan Construction LLC

4.88(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Everyone needs a contractor sooner or later, finding one amid the sea of options can be the challenge. Titan Construction brings over 30 years experience of not only helping their customers survive the challenge but also helping them enjoy the process. Through attention to detail, careful selection of materials and open communication, we become our clients' trusted partner throughout the repair or construction process. Our commitment to finding creative, cost effective solutions for our clients guides our every move, ensuring timely service and attentive two way communication.

"They got my deck built in record time. "

Jennifer A on August 2025

Everyone needs a contractor sooner or later, finding one amid the sea of options can be the challenge. Titan Construction brings over 30 years experience of not only helping their customers survive the challenge but also helping them enjoy the process. Through attention to detail, careful selection of materials and open communication, we become our clients' trusted partner throughout the repair or construction process. Our commitment to finding creative, cost effective solutions for our clients guides our every move, ensuring timely service and attentive two way communication.

"They got my deck built in record time. "

Jennifer A on August 2025


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JP Grading LLC

5.00(
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JP Grading LLC

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JP Grading LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Went above and beyond! Did more than he needed to do. I had some things that could be salvaged from the fire. He called me and let me know he set them aside so I could get them. EXCELLENT WORK!"

Brett B on August 2025

JP Grading LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Went above and beyond! Did more than he needed to do. I had some things that could be salvaged from the fire. He called me and let me know he set them aside so I could get them. EXCELLENT WORK!"

Brett B on August 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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