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Avatar for Peeples Plumbing & Gas

Peeples Plumbing & Gas

P.O. Box 706
4.48(
25
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Approved Pro

Peeples Plumbing & Gas

P.O. Box 706
4.48(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
37 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

We serve the entire “tri-county area, as well as Beaufort , Bluffton! Family operated since 1990. Full line Gas and Plumbing installation and service provider. Specialize in GENERATOR and TANKLESS or TANK water heater installs. Fire pits and gas lamps. GAS LOGS sales and install. We also now offer septic tank and grease trap servicing.

"They were very prompt and professional. I will definitely call them for all my plumbing needs"

Janet T on September 2024

We serve the entire “tri-county area, as well as Beaufort , Bluffton! Family operated since 1990. Full line Gas and Plumbing installation and service provider. Specialize in GENERATOR and TANKLESS or TANK water heater installs. Fire pits and gas lamps. GAS LOGS sales and install. We also now offer septic tank and grease trap servicing.

"They were very prompt and professional. I will definitely call them for all my plumbing needs"

Janet T on September 2024


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Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC

3393 Timothy Simmons Rd
4.93(
15
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Approved Pro

Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC

3393 Timothy Simmons Rd
4.93(
15
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC is committed to excellence 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

"Quality work, family business"

David H on May 2025

Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC is committed to excellence 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

"Quality work, family business"

David H on May 2025


Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.

1260 Sunset Drive
3.50(
1
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Approved Pro

Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.

1260 Sunset Drive
3.50(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did not quite finish."

Harold J on July 2022

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did not quite finish."

Harold J on July 2022


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McCully Land Services, LLC

14550 Heritage Hwy
5.00(
2
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McCully Land Services, LLC

14550 Heritage Hwy
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020


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Greenlee Construction LLC

111 Robin Street
5.00(
5
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Greenlee Construction LLC

111 Robin Street
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
22 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"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."

Nicole H on August 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"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."

Nicole H on August 2025


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LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air

1464 S Edgewater Dr
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air

1464 S Edgewater Dr
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
112 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air has been fulfilling light commercial and residential plumbing, heating and air conditioning needs of the Charleston area for more than 50 years. Our team provides excellent customer service and is dedicated to ensuring our staff is informed and knowledgeable so that your commercial or residential space remains safe for you, your family, or your business. At LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air, customer satisfaction is our priority. You can rest easy on our service pledge of “Call Today, Comfortable Tonight!” With our Quick Comfort guarantee, we promise that if we can’t fix your HVAC or Plumbing issue on the first service visit, we will provide you with a temporary replacement until we can restore it to working order. With more than 80 fully stocked service vehicles, a staff of highly trained technicians and multiple locations in the Lowcountry, we can confidently promise same-day service to our customers.

LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air has been fulfilling light commercial and residential plumbing, heating and air conditioning needs of the Charleston area for more than 50 years. Our team provides excellent customer service and is dedicated to ensuring our staff is informed and knowledgeable so that your commercial or residential space remains safe for you, your family, or your business. At LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air, customer satisfaction is our priority. You can rest easy on our service pledge of “Call Today, Comfortable Tonight!” With our Quick Comfort guarantee, we promise that if we can’t fix your HVAC or Plumbing issue on the first service visit, we will provide you with a temporary replacement until we can restore it to working order. With more than 80 fully stocked service vehicles, a staff of highly trained technicians and multiple locations in the Lowcountry, we can confidently promise same-day service to our customers.


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Fairfield Industrial Services

3755 Schwieterman Road
No reviews yet

Fairfield Industrial Services

3755 Schwieterman Road
No reviews yet
52 years of experience

Clearing, grading, demolition, scraping contractor. Free quotes, diverse “job” options. Detailed final quotes. We are a small family owned and operated company. We approach the work as if it were “our” property and maintain a high level of customer confidence and satisfaction. Jobs are completed in a timely manner and expected results.

Clearing, grading, demolition, scraping contractor. Free quotes, diverse “job” options. Detailed final quotes. We are a small family owned and operated company. We approach the work as if it were “our” property and maintain a high level of customer confidence and satisfaction. Jobs are completed in a timely manner and expected results.


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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
No reviews yet

R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
No reviews yet
8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


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We have been in the excavating business for 25 years...We are very experienced and have a great team of guys that get the job done in a fashionable manner .. No job too big

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

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.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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