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D Dawgs Excavation & Landscaping

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D Dawgs Excavation & Landscaping

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Free onsite estimate

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"perfect service"

Georgette C on October 2025

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"perfect service"

Georgette C on October 2025

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Robert's Landscaping

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Robert's Landscaping

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Roberts Lawn Care is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients in the Hartsville area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with South Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"Met or exceeded all expectations.?"

Lawrence W on December 2021

Roberts Lawn Care is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients in the Hartsville area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with South Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

"Met or exceeded all expectations.?"

Lawrence W on December 2021

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SC Grading Services LLC

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SC Grading Services LLC

5.00(
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Over 10 years experience with excavation, grading, and all other types of sitework. We are 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.

"Skyler and his crew have done four jobs for me and did an outstanding job. They came in under budget and were absolutely wonderful to work with! I will use these guys for any and everything that I possibly can in the future. Thanks again, Skyler!"

Tony B on March 2025

Over 10 years experience with excavation, grading, and all other types of sitework. We are 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.

"Skyler and his crew have done four jobs for me and did an outstanding job. They came in under budget and were absolutely wonderful to work with! I will use these guys for any and everything that I possibly can in the future. Thanks again, Skyler!"

Tony B on March 2025

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JR Scott's Construction

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JR Scott's Construction

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JR Scott's Construction 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.

"They do a great job and I’ve seen several of them that they’ve done. Very knowledgeable and very trustworthy. I highly recommend them!"

Bryan M on December 2025

JR Scott's Construction 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.

"They do a great job and I’ve seen several of them that they’ve done. Very knowledgeable and very trustworthy. I highly recommend them!"

Bryan M on December 2025

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LeMaster Site Work, LLC

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LeMaster Site Work, LLC

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5 years of experience
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LeMaster Site Work, LLC is a family owned commercial and residential work company in Conway, SC. At LSW, we provide superior site preparation services, including commercial/residential excavation, land clearing, land grading, and dirt/rock/debris hauling.

LeMaster Site Work, LLC is a family owned commercial and residential work company in Conway, SC. At LSW, we provide superior site preparation services, including commercial/residential excavation, land clearing, land grading, and dirt/rock/debris hauling.

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Hunters houses

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Hunters houses

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Transform your outdoor space with Hunters Houses. Our expert team in Florence specializes in excavating services, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for your home projects. Contact us today to bring your vision to life.

"This project was a breeze. Hunter communicated when he would be onsite and how long it would take. He was punctual and did exactly what he promised. What impressed me most was how he kept me informed about the project and his total professionalism. I am going to use his services again within the next three to four months. I highly recommend him."

Jo Nelle S on April 2024

Transform your outdoor space with Hunters Houses. Our expert team in Florence specializes in excavating services, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for your home projects. Contact us today to bring your vision to life.

"This project was a breeze. Hunter communicated when he would be onsite and how long it would take. He was punctual and did exactly what he promised. What impressed me most was how he kept me informed about the project and his total professionalism. I am going to use his services again within the next three to four months. I highly recommend him."

Jo Nelle S on April 2024

SELLERS SEPTIC TANK SVC

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SELLERS SEPTIC TANK SVC

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37 years of experience

Cost determined by job. We accept Visa - Mastercard - American Express

"My wife called after a septic tank service to discuss the service and the lady on the phone was ok but a man in the background was cussing at her about the concerns she had. Will no longer use this company."

Rodney R on July 2025

Cost determined by job. We accept Visa - Mastercard - American Express

"My wife called after a septic tank service to discuss the service and the lady on the phone was ok but a man in the background was cussing at her about the concerns she had. Will no longer use this company."

Rodney R on July 2025

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Kings Of Hope Inc.

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Kings Of Hope Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging

"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."

shanna j on August 2021

Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging

"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."

shanna j on August 2021

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Low Country Land And Debris LLC

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Low Country Land And Debris LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Low Country Land and Debris LLC is a family run land and debris removal business serving South Carolina. We offer a variety of services and are licensed and insured. Low Country Land and Debris, LLC is ready to tackle your next project! We pride ourselves on creating a relationship with our customers for a long-lasting future.

"It went very well. He kept me updated on when he would show. He showed when he said he would. He did a great job cutting me a driveway and clearing off a mobile home. He came out. Gave me a quote and stuck to it. It was actually less when the job was completed . No bait and switch techniques to increase the price. I would call him again."

Jonathan H on March 2023

Low Country Land and Debris LLC is a family run land and debris removal business serving South Carolina. We offer a variety of services and are licensed and insured. Low Country Land and Debris, LLC is ready to tackle your next project! We pride ourselves on creating a relationship with our customers for a long-lasting future.

"It went very well. He kept me updated on when he would show. He showed when he said he would. He did a great job cutting me a driveway and clearing off a mobile home. He came out. Gave me a quote and stuck to it. It was actually less when the job was completed . No bait and switch techniques to increase the price. I would call him again."

Jonathan H on March 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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