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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lyman, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WOW!! Itâ s so rare to find a company that exceeds your expectations, but this was our experience from start to finish with Carolina Grading & Land Clearing! Tim & Alisa are a dynamic duo, good communicators, punctual and have a great team of motivated, professional workers. Gary, the lead on our project, was phenomenal! He listened to what we were hoping to accomplish on our land, offered suggestions and then followed through to masterfully transform our property! There is no doubt due to their accumulative expertise in land development the money we spent for land clearing and grading not only made our property more usable, but it greatly increased the overall value of our property. Talk about a WIN-WIN! Thank you Carolina Grading team!!"
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lyman, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"Brad contacted me, met with me as planned. Looked at the job, gave me a quote, we set the date and time. He was in constant contact with me because of weather delays. The day of the job, Brad and crew arrived on time and prepared for the job. He completed the job ahead of schedule. They even did some extra work at no extra charge. Very professional and super nice group of guys. Already have him looking at my next project."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fisher Stump Services
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Lyman, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JJ arrived on time and grinded down over 20 stumps. He left our yard easy to plant seeds so we can mow. Now our backyard is much more eye pleasing. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend using . Mike&Bettie"
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Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by9%of homeowners
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M & P Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lyman, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Also rerouted and updated irrigation system to suit new landscaping, and installed dry creek bed. Dependable and hard working. Will definitely hire again."
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Crusher Run
Crusher Run
Crusher Run

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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Prime Level Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lyman, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"hired then for 2 projects: 1. old house demolition that was a bit on the difficult part access wise. They came in way cheaper then two other bids and did the job faster then those as well. organized removal of the dumpsters with debris . left the place clean. 2. . big old garage demo and bringing gravel on its spot. afain. great prices, service and value"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Johnson Lawn Care
4.3(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lyman, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jon and his crew have kept my property in top shape for the past 4 years. No matter what I need done Jon always finds a way and know how to ge the job done. I recommend Jon to everybody I can great guys."
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Wildcat Advanced Land Clearing
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Lyman, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

When you need land cleared in a responsible, Eco-friendly manner, hire the reliable team at Wildcat Advanced Land Clearing. We are ready to handle any size job while providing an environmentally responsible service to ensure the land heals and replenishes properly. We use revolutionary advanced machinery to reduce the material on the spot providing a smooth mulch layer to control water runoff, soil erosion and to replenish the soil naturally. Our process is very different from the traditional large, heavy equipment clearing that harshly disrupts and strips the topsoil of its natural resources, opening the land to uncontrolled water runoff, soil erosion and a very slow healing process.

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Crop land
Cops
Christmas Trees

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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