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Low Country Landscaping and Contracting
5.0(
112
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Folly Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is the second project I have used Hunter and Low Country Landscaping and as expected, they killed it. Awesome job!!! The project included clearing, bringing in good topsoil, sodding, spreading straw and doing some fencing. It changed an average back yard into an enjoyable outdoor living space (1st stage included a fire pit and paver patio) for Entertainment. I love it."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina Land and Debris LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Folly Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Carolina Land and Debris! They did an outstanding job removing leaves from my property. They took a considerable amount of time, never cut corners and honored the estimate they originally gave me. They had to work around bad weather and were professional and thorough from start to finish. When they were done, my yard looked better than it has in years."
Debris Removal
Debris Removal
Dirt & Debris Removal
Dirt & Debris Removal
Landscape Carpentry

+2

40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&A Land Clearing and Grading
4.8(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Folly Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"A&A clearing & grading excavated an area for our handicap parking for our church. The workmanship was great, they understood our need and completed the task in a week. Highly recommend"
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greenlee Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Folly Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trevor Greenlee and Greenlee Construction are exceptional. From our first conversation, Trevor demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping us understand our options. He invested significant time and effort, always communicating clearly, answering questions thoroughly, and providing thoughtful guidance. His honesty, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciated his dedication, integrity, and the care he put into every step. I would highly recommend Trevor to anyone looking for a contractor who is knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely values his clients."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JB'S Islands Lawn Care, LLC
4.9(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Folly Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John at JB's Lawn Care did a fantastic job re-grading our backyard and installing new sod. He and his team were polite and professional throughout the process. We knew we were going to hire him after he came out to quote the job. On top of it being a very reasonable quote, he took the time to explain in detail, our different options to increase our drainage in the back yard. He was happy to quote a few a la carte options such as French drains so that we would have time to think through what we wanted to purchase. The final product came out amazing! He and his team graded out back yard, helped the soft areas firm up by bringing in some stone to mix in with the soil, and then put some more top-fill and sod over it. He adjusted the sprinklers and gave us a watering schedule to help ensure success. We'd hire them again!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ace Basin Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Folly Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"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!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

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.

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