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Avatar for Groundbreaking Excavation & Hauling
Groundbreaking Excavation & Hauling
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gaffney, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Did an amazing job on backfilling dirt around my house and also removing and hauling trees and brush from my property line so a fence could be installed. 10/10"
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MacMillan Land Management, LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gaffney, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job, fast and efficient , good price, friendly and on time. I would recommend Ryan for any land management issue you may have. I will use Ryan again in the future for other projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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4 Way Land Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gaffney, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with this landscaping professional. From the beginning, they were very professional, respectful, and easy to communicate with. They showed up on time, paid attention to detail, and did an excellent job making sure everything looked clean and well-maintained. I was very pleased with the quality of their work and how efficiently the job was completed. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and professional landscaping work."
Property clearing
Property clearing
Property clearing
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Looper Residential Construction Management
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gaffney, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

"Noah provided me a quote and was able to come out the next day to take care of my removal. He was perfectly on time, professional, and friendly. I would definitely use his company again for future projects. Thanks!"
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Broad River Outdoors
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Gaffney, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast response and great customer service"
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Gory junk Removal
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gaffney, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At Glory Junk Removal, we’re committed to providing fast, reliable, and affordable junk removal services. Whether it’s a single item, garage cleanout, apartment cleanout, or full property cleanup, we treat every job with professionalism and care. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we leave every space clean when the job is done.

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Kempro Solutions
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gaffney, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a dependable, hands-on service provider offering landscaping, interior and exterior painting, cleaning, junk removal, and small shed builds. I focus on practical work done correctly the first time—clear communication, reliable scheduling, and clean results. I bring my own tools, work efficiently, and treat every property with care and respect. My goal is straightforward: deliver solid workmanship that solves the problem without unnecessary complications.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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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