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Avatar for Flavell's Land Management, LLC
Flavell's Land Management, LLC
5.0(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had them take down multiple trees before completely regrading the newly cleared land and they did amazing work. Scott and Blain were both easy to deal with on the phone and in person. They were able to get the job done much quicker than expected. I would highly recommend for any and all tree work or land management."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ZR Landscaping and Grading
ZR Landscaping and Grading
4.5(
146
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Greenville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James and his team did an excellent job of extending a culvert, adding fill dirt and sod. Finished it off with some nice stone work at the culvert end. The crew did a great job as far as cleaning up afterwards absolutely perfect. Highly recommended and will use them again. Thanks for a great job Mike and Val"
ROCK WORK
My Work
New home landscaping
My Work
My Work

+92

Response time2 days
79 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Greenville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a pond installed by Tim and his crew. The excavator operator / Foreman, Chad, was phenomenol to not only work with but to watch work. The whole process was easy and straightforward. My only complaint is that I didnt hire them sooner"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for Lawn and Irrigation Solutions, LLC
Lawn and Irrigation Solutions, LLC
4.6(
66
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Irrigation-check irrigation pump from lake-check sod installed-check drain pipes installed-check river rock water basin-check bolder retaining wall around pool-check extend block wall around pool-check paver deck around pool-check paver walk and stone steps to lake-check custom hand rail to lake-check river rock lining driveway-check stacked retaining in front yard-check HAPPY WIFE-check Randall and his associates are the best!"
Pavers
Pavers
Pavers
Privacy Fence
Privacy Fence

+35

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for T & C Landscaping, LLC
T & C Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
30
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Greenville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim & his guys put in drain pipe last year for us & fixed the problem with flooding in the yard. I needed 5 hydrangeas taken out & 5 loropetalum put in, river rock added, an azalea trimmed & herbicide sprayed, so I looked up T & C Landscaping. He got the job done the day after I called him. Left my yard clean & neat. Did a great job!!"
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Paver patio with firepit
Custom built pergola

+23

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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