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Trailblazers
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional, responsive, and thorough contractor. Absolutely will hire again."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

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
5.0(
20
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This crew didn't waste any time. Once they arrived, they all grabbed equipment and started right in. They work hard, do a good job and clean up when they're done. I will definitely hire them again in the future."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC
3.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."
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+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Trejo's Landscaping
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

"Yes they got the job done very nice lawn taken care of. Much cleaner and more organized. They work well if others. I would highly recommend."
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M & P Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great guys - came out very quickly for a project that demanded fast attention - fixed our irrigation system within hours of contact. I will use them again! Thanks!"
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Crusher Run

+15

Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MacMillan Land Management, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job, fast and efficient , good price, friendly and on time. I would recommend Ryan for any land management issue you may have. I will use Ryan again in the future for other projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Armstrong Land Management Excavation
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very responsive, did a great job, and I would highly recommend them!"
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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. 

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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