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Direct Services Plumbing & Drain, Inc

306 Russell St
4.89(
46
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Approved Pro

Direct Services Plumbing & Drain, Inc

306 Russell St
4.89(
46
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
303 local quotes requested

Serving Augusta and the CSRA! Direct Services Plumbing and Drain, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company. We are a family owned and operated with over 38 years of experience in the plumbing and drain field. ​Our office staff will take your call and keep in communication with you until the plumber arrives at your home. They will also give you his name so you will know whom to expect at your door. Our technicians are courteous and clean. We start and finish each job with attention to every detail. Each appointment begins with a thorough and free estimate. Our aim is to give our customers the best options for any repair work offered.

"They were as advertised. Mr. Rick looked at the work that need to be done gave me an estimate and completed everything in a timely manner. I was very impressed by how quickly he finished and cleaned everything up. I will definitely use them again. Very fair price."

Vernon G on September 2025

Serving Augusta and the CSRA! Direct Services Plumbing and Drain, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company. We are a family owned and operated with over 38 years of experience in the plumbing and drain field. ​Our office staff will take your call and keep in communication with you until the plumber arrives at your home. They will also give you his name so you will know whom to expect at your door. Our technicians are courteous and clean. We start and finish each job with attention to every detail. Each appointment begins with a thorough and free estimate. Our aim is to give our customers the best options for any repair work offered.

"They were as advertised. Mr. Rick looked at the work that need to be done gave me an estimate and completed everything in a timely manner. I was very impressed by how quickly he finished and cleaned everything up. I will definitely use them again. Very fair price."

Vernon G on September 2025


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Gradys Forestry Mulching LLC

1170 Govan Highway
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Gradys Forestry Mulching LLC

1170 Govan Highway
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Gradys Forestry Mulching, LLC 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.

Gradys Forestry Mulching, LLC 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.


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McCully Land Services, LLC

14550 Heritage Hwy
5.00(
2
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McCully Land Services, LLC

14550 Heritage Hwy
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020


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Fairfield Industrial Services

3755 Schwieterman Road
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Fairfield Industrial Services

3755 Schwieterman Road
No reviews yet
52 years of experience

Clearing, grading, demolition, scraping contractor. Free quotes, diverse “job” options. Detailed final quotes. We are a small family owned and operated company. We approach the work as if it were “our” property and maintain a high level of customer confidence and satisfaction. Jobs are completed in a timely manner and expected results.

Clearing, grading, demolition, scraping contractor. Free quotes, diverse “job” options. Detailed final quotes. We are a small family owned and operated company. We approach the work as if it were “our” property and maintain a high level of customer confidence and satisfaction. Jobs are completed in a timely manner and expected results.


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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
No reviews yet
8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!



R&D Tree Service LLC. is a leading provider of tree removal, stump removal, and tree trimming services. We have been working with trees since 1998, and we strive to provide expert advice and service.


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Lowcountry Digging

185 Sawmill Creek Rd
5.00(
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Lowcountry Digging

185 Sawmill Creek Rd
5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lowcountry Digging is locally owned, licensed and insured. Full service excavation company. We do a number of projects including excavation & digging for driveways, foundations, site prep, pools, ponds, grading and land shaping. We also do projects such as clearing over grown areas and debris removal.

"After speaking with multiple companies we found that Lowcountry Digging not only met our budget but they also followed through with each commitment made. They were prompt to our initial appointment, on time with estimate, and exceeded expectations on completing work. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects."

Nate L on August 2023

Lowcountry Digging is locally owned, licensed and insured. Full service excavation company. We do a number of projects including excavation & digging for driveways, foundations, site prep, pools, ponds, grading and land shaping. We also do projects such as clearing over grown areas and debris removal.

"After speaking with multiple companies we found that Lowcountry Digging not only met our budget but they also followed through with each commitment made. They were prompt to our initial appointment, on time with estimate, and exceeded expectations on completing work. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects."

Nate L on August 2023


"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


JM Outdoor Services

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JM Outdoor Services

No reviews yet
10 years of experience

JM Outdoor Services specializing in all aspects of land management, landscaping/landscape design, irrigation install + repair, Sod installation, Lot clearing / tree /stump removal, New driveway install, culverts, french drains, retaining walls, Grading, Debris removal. We are a local family owned and operated business with over 20 years experience. Contact us for all your outdoor needs, there is no job to small.

JM Outdoor Services specializing in all aspects of land management, landscaping/landscape design, irrigation install + repair, Sod installation, Lot clearing / tree /stump removal, New driveway install, culverts, french drains, retaining walls, Grading, Debris removal. We are a local family owned and operated business with over 20 years experience. Contact us for all your outdoor needs, there is no job to small.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are typically 12 inches to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, your city or county may have specific ordinances that clarify the dimensions needed for the project. For instance, a water pipe may need to be 24 inches deep, but a drainage pipe may need to be 36 inches deep.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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.

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