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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
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Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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"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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Skinner's Lawn and Landscape
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Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"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."
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M & P Landscaping, LLC
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Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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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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MacMillan Land Management, LLC
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Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

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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."
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Jesus Rueda
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Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"He installed lamps for our living room and dining room. He did all the new electrical installation to place them where required. The jobs were finished timely and with great quality. Great work ethics."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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