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Tucker's Contracting Services
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"It went great! Really good workmanship! Very responsive to all my questions and I am very satisfied with the results."
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Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very satisfied with the work, and really appreciated both quality and customer service.They are very sincere, and prompt in getting back with me."
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+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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ABH Landscapes
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"ABH Landscapes has been maintaining our commercial property for 5 years now and they always do a great job. Reliable quality work for a great price."
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Response time2 days
Response rate96%
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Lown Performance, LLC
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Lown did a great job trenching my yard for sprinkler install. He went above and beyond to help me and not damage anything. I will be using Lown Performance again in the near future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Palmetto Excavation Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
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Serving Johnston, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"They were incredibly transparent, forward and worked with me throughout the process. Even running back by the property to double check something with short notice. This is a rarity in the contracting world as they had no guarantee that we would move forward with purchasing the property but still went out of their way to help us"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

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.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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