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Low Country Landscaping and Contracting
5.0(
110
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Three-peat customer here! This time we had Hunter and his company update the backyard at our rental property. Per usual, a great job was executed in a timely manner. He went above and beyond to help us prepare for new tenants. We will be updating the driveway here later this year using his services as well."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&J Handy Services
4.8(
18
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of hiring A&J Handyman Services for a series of home improvement projects and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the very beginning, the communication was clear and responsive. They were incredibly accommodating to my schedule and were punctual for every appointment. The team demonstrated a high level of professionalism and attention to detail in their work. They tackled a range of tasks including driveway extension, landscaping, pressure washing, and interior and exterior painting with efficiency and expertise. Each project was completed to the highest standard, and they were always willing to go the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. What stood out to me was their commitment to cleanliness and respect for my home. They made sure to clean up at the end of each day, which really minimized the disruption to our daily life. The pricing was transparent and fair, providing great value for the quality of service received. I was particularly impressed by their problem-solving abilities and how they provided effective solutions for unexpected issues that arose during the projects. I highly recommend A&J Handyman Services to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality home improvement services. They have truly exceeded my expectations and have earned a loyal customer in me."
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&A Land Clearing and Grading
4.8(
13
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"A&A clearing & grading excavated an area for our handicap parking for our church. The workmanship was great, they understood our need and completed the task in a week. Highly recommend"
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greenlee Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trevor Greenlee and Greenlee Construction are exceptional. From our first conversation, Trevor demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping us understand our options. He invested significant time and effort, always communicating clearly, answering questions thoroughly, and providing thoughtful guidance. His honesty, responsiveness, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciated his dedication, integrity, and the care he put into every step. I would highly recommend Trevor to anyone looking for a contractor who is knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely values his clients."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina Land and Debris LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Mount Pleasant, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I couldn't be happier with my back deck demo by Carolina Land and Debris. The entire team was a pleasure to work with from the initial consultation to the removal of the deck. They showed up on time, worked hard, cleaned up, and completed the project quickly and as scheduled. I would definitely recommend to anyone who has a demo project."
Debris Removal
Debris Removal
Dirt & Debris Removal
Dirt & Debris Removal
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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