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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(
34
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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

Approved

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC
3.8(
9
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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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Grading For Blg Pad
Clearing
Moving Excess Dirt
Moving Material

+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(
17
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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

"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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Crusher Run
Crusher Run
Crusher Run

+15

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MacMillan Land Management, LLC
5.0(
3
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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Armstrong Land Management Excavation
5.0(
2
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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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Jesus Rueda
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Pauline, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

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

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.

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.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

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