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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
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Serving Moore, 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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Skinner's Lawn and Landscape
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Serving Moore, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"I hired Brad and Clay Skinner to remove and replace three trees/shrubs. I also asked them to deliver and spread 50 bales of pine needles. They did an excellent job for both of my projects. They were a pleasure to do business with and I would definitely hire them again. Very prompt and courteous service too!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T & C Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Moore, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Tim & his guys put in drain pipe last year for us & fixed the problem with flooding in the yard. I needed 5 hydrangeas taken out & 5 loropetalum put in, river rock added, an azalea trimmed & herbicide sprayed, so I looked up T & C Landscaping. He got the job done the day after I called him. Left my yard clean & neat. Did a great job!!"
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Paver patio with firepit
Custom built pergola

+23

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Fisher Stump Services
5.0(
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Serving Moore, SC and surrounding areas

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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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Stump to be removed
Stump to be removed
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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Serving Moore, 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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Leveling stages
Crusher Run
Crusher Run
Crusher Run

+15

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC
3.8(
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Serving Moore, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional. He was concerned about what we wanted from our land and tried to make it happen. He listened to our ideas and this made us feel confident in the job. Job done right!"
Moving Fill
Grading For Blg Pad
Clearing
Moving Excess Dirt
Moving Material

+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Prime Level Contractors LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Moore, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was very satisfied with the work done. The guys were friendly, professional and knowledgeable about my project. They did an awesome job trimming my broken tree and will definitely use them for any future projects!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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