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Charleston Landwork
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Johnsonville, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Charleston Landwork, we specialize in providing top-notch site preparation services, including driveway grading, excavation, and all heavy equipment work needed to get your project started on the right foot. Whether you're building a new driveway, preparing land for construction, or need precise grading for drainage and leveling, we have the experience and equipment to deliver exceptional results.\n\nWith a team of skilled professionals and a fleet of state-of-the-art machinery, we ensure that your site is perfectly prepared for any project—on time and within budget. Our focus is on quality, precision, and safety, so you can trust that your land is in good hands.\n\nReady to get started? Let Charleston Landwork help you lay the foundation for success with our expert site preparation services.

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LeMaster Site Work, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Johnsonville, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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LeMaster Site Work, LLC is a family owned commercial and residential work company in Conway, SC. At LSW, we provide superior site preparation services, including commercial/residential excavation, land clearing, land grading, and dirt/rock/debris hauling.

Gate Installed, before shot before Driveway/Culvert
Land Clearing
Digging for Culvert
Land Clearing
Installing Culverts

+29

Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro House, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Johnsonville, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Krenar and his crew did a very professional job in adding natural stone veneer to several facets of our recently repainted home; resulting in a much improved appearance. Krenar was polite and also very helpful in making suggestions on how to approach the task. He and his crew are easy to work with and highly efficient in getting the job done. I highly recommend you consider Pro House LLC for your masonry jobs. I anticipate, and look forward to, using them again in the future."
Front Entrance
Patio
Professional Hard Workers/ Patio
Front entrance
Sidewalk

+64

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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