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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

"I was very happy with their work, they installed a drain and a sprinkler system along with putting in a palm tree for us. Also installed a fence for us. Mr Fernandez was attentive to our needs and wants. They were at our home as promised and professionally did the work and was done in 2 days. I will have them back for more projects in the future. Very happy customer. Thank you again !!"
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
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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

"Be prepared that while it is not inexpensive, the job is completed correctly and looks like it will hold up. They had to dig out the old and replaced with much deeper hole and this one has a lining. This is a 2 level water fall and stone looks great with color of house and surrounding area. This was all completed by hand no machine digging as there was not space. Thank you, Garden of Eva."
Yard Makeover w/fountain
before makeover
Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
pool area before

+8

Response time9 hrs
209 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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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
20 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 ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - 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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McFarland Land Clearing
4.3(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Little River, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be happier with Ian and highly recommend McFarland Land Clearing. Ian is very knowledgeable, professional, super responsive and he completed the job quickly and exactly as asked, with everything cleaned up perfectly."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

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