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Trinity General Contracting Pros
New to Angi

Serving Hampton, SC and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

\n Trinity General Contractor Pros is a full-service residential and light commercial contractor delivering quality craftsmanship with integrity and reliability. We specialize in roofing installation and repairs, Fortified roofing systems, storm damage restoration, siding, soffit and fascia repair, gutters, windows, doors, framing, structural repairs, drywall, remodeling, and new construction. From minor repairs to full roof replacements and hurricane restoration projects, our team is committed to doing the job right the first time. We provide thorough inspections, insurance claim support, and dependable project management to ensure every project is built strong and built to last.

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Gradys Forestry Mulching LLC
New to Angi

Serving Hampton, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Small jobs welcome

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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Ace Basin Tree Services
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Serving Hampton, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The tree removal crew were great. It was a big job and they got it all done in about 8 hours. The clean up was good and they where timely, courteous, and worked well with my neighbors to get access to their property where the tree hung over their property. I am very grateful that guys worked so well together and everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend ACE Basin tree service."
Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

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.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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