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Palmetto Excavation Services, LLC
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

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"This company has excavators and skidsteers and cleared my property very efficiently and did a heck of a job. I had a few acres of trees cleared some being populars, oaks and pines. Would highly recommend chase and his crew"
Response time9 hrs
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Crawlspace Medic
4.8(
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"We chose CrawlSpace Medic based on professionalism, reliability, reasonable cost estimate, and previous reviews on Angie’s List. Each day the crew showed up on time, worked hard all day, and cleaned up at end of each day; were respectful of property, and very professional, and pleasant to work with. They kept us informed of progress, and what was being done each day. During removal of old piping, they found additional damage behind the pipes that was not visible/identified during initial inspection- were very reasonable with determining the additional cost. They replaced damaged sills, old rotted floor joists, installed permanent support girders with masonry piers, installed a 10ml plastic vapor barrier, and installed multiple foundation vents. We are very satisfied with the results. Our floors are no longer bouncy, and floors feel very sturdy- was a dramatic difference after work completed. The 10 ml plastic Vapor barrier also has prevented that old damp smell inside the house after heavy rains. Was a good experience, and reasonable cost-(initial estimate $10,400, additional work required and we added foundation vent installation was $3800); would hire again."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Graniteville tree specialist
5.0(
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent job above and beyond!!! Removed 3 pine all between my house &shed one less than two feet from shed another 5 feet from house all within 10-12 feet from each other!!! Also cot tree branches on another tree that were hitting my power line !! I will have them do any other work I need done!!! Highly recommend them!!?"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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PGC Installation LLC
4.3(
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

"These guys did an excellent job. They were all professional and courteous throughout the task. They didn't just slap the gutters on, but made sure the job was done correctly, before leaving my house. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again or recommend them to others. Thank you for the great work guys!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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