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Southern Forest Land Management, LLC

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Southern Forest Land Management, LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Responsive, professional, left the job site perfectly clean!"

John C on October 2025

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Responsive, professional, left the job site perfectly clean!"

John C on October 2025


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White's Plumbing & Land Clearing LLC

4.88(
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White's Plumbing & Land Clearing LLC

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

We are 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

"Timely & Polite "

Desmonies M on June 2025

We are 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

"Timely & Polite "

Desmonies M on June 2025


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McCully Land Services, LLC

5.00(
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McCully Land Services, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020


Ace Basin Excavating

5.00(
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Ace Basin Excavating

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"

brooke W on October 2024

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"

brooke W on October 2024


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Gradys Forestry Mulching LLC

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Gradys Forestry Mulching LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Gradys Forestry Mulching, 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.

Gradys Forestry Mulching, 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.


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Lowcountry Digging

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Lowcountry Digging

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lowcountry Digging is locally owned, licensed and insured. Full service excavation company. We do a number of projects including excavation & digging for driveways, foundations, site prep, pools, ponds, grading and land shaping. We also do projects such as clearing over grown areas and debris removal.

"After speaking with multiple companies we found that Lowcountry Digging not only met our budget but they also followed through with each commitment made. They were prompt to our initial appointment, on time with estimate, and exceeded expectations on completing work. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects."

Nate L on August 2023

Lowcountry Digging is locally owned, licensed and insured. Full service excavation company. We do a number of projects including excavation & digging for driveways, foundations, site prep, pools, ponds, grading and land shaping. We also do projects such as clearing over grown areas and debris removal.

"After speaking with multiple companies we found that Lowcountry Digging not only met our budget but they also followed through with each commitment made. They were prompt to our initial appointment, on time with estimate, and exceeded expectations on completing work. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects."

Nate L on August 2023



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Ram Jack of South Carolina

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Ram Jack of South Carolina

4.36(
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Customers say: Super punctual
26 years of experience

Not all foundation repair companies are the same. Choose Wisely. Choose Ram Jack! Ram Jack offers affordable, guaranteed solutions for failing foundations. Call for a free, no obligation, on site evaluation from one of our certified foundation repair consultants - (866) 735-3085.

Not all foundation repair companies are the same. Choose Wisely. Choose Ram Jack! Ram Jack offers affordable, guaranteed solutions for failing foundations. Call for a free, no obligation, on site evaluation from one of our certified foundation repair consultants - (866) 735-3085.


"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."

shanna j on August 2021

Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging

"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."

shanna j on August 2021


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Polston Land Prep

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Polston Land Prep

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bush hogging, lot clearing , stump removal, irrigation, Dirt and or Rock work , and many more Free Estimate Quality Family Run business 13 plus years of experience. Ask us about our veteran discount!

"The service was good and excellent."

John S on April 2022

Bush hogging, lot clearing , stump removal, irrigation, Dirt and or Rock work , and many more Free Estimate Quality Family Run business 13 plus years of experience. Ask us about our veteran discount!

"The service was good and excellent."

John S on April 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

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