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Avatar for International Green, LLC
International Green, LLC
4.9(
74
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with the work done for us. Our yard/landscaping looks great. They did everything we asked for, made suggestions as needed and did it all in 2 days. We had a great experience and the price was right."
Installing flower beds with mulch.
Flower bed preparation
Decorative concrete
Extension Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
208
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We hired Gardens by Eva because we needed to update the landscaping in and around our pool and front yard. We lived all the ideas that they came up with and how the project came out. We added path lighting, pavers, and up lights on our palm trees. The property looks fresh, clean and aesthetically beautiful! Rocky and Eva care about making sure they make you happy!"
Yard Makeover w/fountain
before makeover
Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
pool area before

+8

Response time9 hrs
220 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for CB Excavation, LLC
CB Excavation, LLC
4.7(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Spent over 1/2 discussing at our home what we needed to fix our grading and water problem. He text that nite with an estimate. Very professional, always on time and did more than asked off them! Thank you Trey & Steve"
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kevin Shooter
Kevin Shooter
4.9(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They worked day and night. The project was estimated to be 5-7 days and that is how long it was. Got cold and rainy but they still kept working. My overgrown front woods was a challenging job. A lot of mud a lot of equipment got stuck and had to be pulled out. Very reliable and hard working. Thanks guys."
Walkway
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Avatar for ACR Services LLC
ACR Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 8 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

American board and nail
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Chris was very professional he did many projects for us, painted a shed leveled some land, dug up some Earth, moved a lots of rock and removed mulch. He did whatever we needed him to do and even gave us good suggestions , that were better than we planned. He was very hardworking and had a very pleasant attitude. We were always very pleased with his work and he always kept things very clean. We are hoping to get him to do other projects in the future!"
Custom dinning table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table

+6

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EGM Earthworks
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

EGM Earthworks is committed to excellence in 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.

EGM Earthworks Clearing
EGM Earthworks Clearing
EGM Earthworks Clearing
EGM Earthworks Clear2
EGM Earthworks Clear2

+10

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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