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Carolina Land and Debris LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hollywood, SC and surrounding areas

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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
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Ace Basin Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Hollywood, 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%
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Small Thyme Agriculture
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Hollywood, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Small Thyme Agriculture is a Charleston, SC-based landscape company dedicated to reconnecting people with nature and food. We specialize in organic maintenance and sensible, eco-conscious designs that boost biodiversity, soil health, and enjoyment of the outdoors.\nWith 14 years of hands-on experience in landscaping and organic horticulture, founder Aaron ensures every project is done the right way—using chemical-free methods, focusing on long-term vitality, and maximizing efficiency for beautiful, low-maintenance results.\nFrom edible gardens and pollinator habitats to ongoing organic care for lawns and outdoor spaces, we create environments where people can grow, harvest, and thrive with nature.\nWe guarantee work that's correct, responsible, and efficient—healthier landscapes for healthier lives.\nReady to add more nature (and a little thyme) to your world? Contact us today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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