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Avatar for Tri-County Land Solutions
Tri-County Land Solutions
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trimmed the trees, removed problem tree that was causing roof issues, and hauled away all debris. I was very pleased with the job!!"
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Tucker's Contracting Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything that I ask for was done in a timely manner and he was very easy to work with. Very polite young man. I would recommend him to anyone. Wonderful job!"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."
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Grading For Blg Pad
Clearing
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+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Javier Ramos Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Javier Ramos Landscaping LLC did a fantastic job installing the new sprinkler system. The newly laid sod was peeled back and the trenches were all hand dug. Javier put the system under the driveway without the need to cut it. It took Javier and his crew 1 day to complete the sprinkler system. The lawn was back to normal and no sign of the trenching exists. I would highly recommend Javier Ramos Landscaping LLC."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Lown Performance, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They Completed the grading work, tilling for sod and sod install. The yard looks good It does not have drainage issue anymore, very good work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rutlands Landscaping
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was top notch. It was done in a timely manner and the price was very good."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Land CAM Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very timely work. Excellent professional work. Great attitude. Excellent work."
Response time1 day
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The cost to repair a crawl space runs between $1,500 and $15,000, depending on the extent of the damage. Major flooding or water repairs can cost up to $10,000 for removal and repairs. If you simply need to clean your crawl space, expect to pay between $2,000 and $6,000 for a major cleanout. Replacing a crawl space beam due to rot or damage can cost between $1,500 and $5,000, while removing and replacing damaged insulation costs between $1,000 and $4,000.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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