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Avatar for ZR Landscaping and Grading
ZR Landscaping and Grading
4.5(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Marietta, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"James and his team did an excellent job of extending a culvert, adding fill dirt and sod. Finished it off with some nice stone work at the culvert end. The crew did a great job as far as cleaning up afterwards absolutely perfect. Highly recommended and will use them again. Thanks for a great job Mike and Val"
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New home landscaping
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Response time2 days
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Too Tall Grading
Too Tall Grading
4.8(
27
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Too Tall was very polite, professional, dependable, and reasonably priced. He did a great job in repairing my yard and reseeding it. My yard was a total disaster after having a new septic drain system installed late in February. The company (Benjamin Franklin Plumbing)that I had hired to replace my drain field was supposed to return my yard back to normal but failed to do so. They are plumbers, not landscapers. I hired Too Tall to come in and re-excavate and reseed my yard. It took him less than 4 hours to complete this and did an excellent job. The grass is now coming in nicely and my yard is smooth and will be very easily mowable. I am very pleased with his work and would highly recommend him to others."
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Sharp Edge LC
Sharp Edge LC
4.5(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My backyard had been dug up due to septic tank repairs. There was nothing left but ugly red mud. Dustin covered the entire backyard with Zoysia sod. He did an awesome job and was so respectful and courteous. Thank you Dustin for restoring our backyard. We are happy now that we know someone to call when we have more projects that need attention."
Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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RockingP Landscaping LLC
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"????? We could not be happier with the work that Rocking P Landscaping did for us! From start to finish, Taylor and his team were professional, knowledgeable, hardworking, and committed to delivering exceptional results. They built a beautiful retaining wall that not only solved our landscaping challenges but also greatly enhanced the appearance of our property. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding. In addition, they did an incredible job grading our yard, creating a smooth, functional landscape with excellent drainage and a polished finish. Taylor was easy to work with throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly, answered all of our questions, and made sure every detail was completed to our satisfaction. It?s rare to find a company that takes such pride in their work and genuinely cares about their customers. If you?re looking for company that delivers quality workmanship, reliability, and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend RPL!"
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for 4 Way Land Solutions LLC
4 Way Land Solutions LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with this landscaping professional. From the beginning, they were very professional, respectful, and easy to communicate with. They showed up on time, paid attention to detail, and did an excellent job making sure everything looked clean and well-maintained. I was very pleased with the quality of their work and how efficiently the job was completed. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and professional landscaping work."
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K's Landscaping Designs
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!\n

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Looper Residential Construction Management
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Marietta, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

"Noah provided me a quote and was able to come out the next day to take care of my removal. He was perfectly on time, professional, and friendly. I would definitely use his company again for future projects. Thanks!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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. 

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