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Too Tall Grading

4.92(
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Too Tall Grading

4.92(
25
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Welcome to Too Tall Grading! We proudly serve Easley and the surrounding areas. Owner and operator, Eddie (Too Tall), takes great pride in his professionalism and customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, our team knows what it takes to get the job done right, the first time. For fast, reliable, and efficient service give us a call today. You won't be disappointed!

"WONDERFUL, hard working, reliable and honest worker! My husband and I even felt it was necessary to tip Eddie! Thank you for making our yard safe for the baby to play! We recommend TOO TALL GRADING to anyone in need of yard work! Thank you!!!"

Emily T on April 2021

Welcome to Too Tall Grading! We proudly serve Easley and the surrounding areas. Owner and operator, Eddie (Too Tall), takes great pride in his professionalism and customer satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience, our team knows what it takes to get the job done right, the first time. For fast, reliable, and efficient service give us a call today. You won't be disappointed!

"WONDERFUL, hard working, reliable and honest worker! My husband and I even felt it was necessary to tip Eddie! Thank you for making our yard safe for the baby to play! We recommend TOO TALL GRADING to anyone in need of yard work! Thank you!!!"

Emily T on April 2021


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Sanders Land Services

5.00(
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Sanders Land Services

5.00(
16
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Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ryan's dedication to his craft is truly remarkable. He single-handedly transformed our backyard into a beautiful space we can now enjoy. His attention to detail and hard work are evident in the impeccable results. Thank you, Ryan, for your exceptional service!"

Jordan A on April 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ryan's dedication to his craft is truly remarkable. He single-handedly transformed our backyard into a beautiful space we can now enjoy. His attention to detail and hard work are evident in the impeccable results. Thank you, Ryan, for your exceptional service!"

Jordan A on April 2024


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Fisher Stump Services

5.00(
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Fisher Stump Services

5.00(
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Super Service Award
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fisher Stump Services LLC Locally Owned | Prompt Service | Competitive Rates At Fisher Stump Services LLC, we specialize in safe, efficient, and affordable stump grinding for residential and commercial properties across Upstate South Carolina. Whether you're a homeowner cleaning up your yard, a tree service needing a reliable subcontractor, or a property manager preparing a site for tenants—we handle the grind so you don’t have to. With industry-grade equipment and a reputation for punctual, friendly service, we make stump removal hassle-free. No job is too big or too small. We offer free quotes, batch pricing for multiple stumps, and flexible scheduling to fit your needs. 📍 Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Laurens Counties 📞 Call JJ Fisher at (970) 985-5057 📧 Email: [email protected] Licensed & Insured | Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Robert H on October 2025

Fisher Stump Services LLC Locally Owned | Prompt Service | Competitive Rates At Fisher Stump Services LLC, we specialize in safe, efficient, and affordable stump grinding for residential and commercial properties across Upstate South Carolina. Whether you're a homeowner cleaning up your yard, a tree service needing a reliable subcontractor, or a property manager preparing a site for tenants—we handle the grind so you don’t have to. With industry-grade equipment and a reputation for punctual, friendly service, we make stump removal hassle-free. No job is too big or too small. We offer free quotes, batch pricing for multiple stumps, and flexible scheduling to fit your needs. 📍 Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Laurens Counties 📞 Call JJ Fisher at (970) 985-5057 📧 Email: [email protected] Licensed & Insured | Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Robert H on October 2025


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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC

5.00(
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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Exceptional work from Brad and his team. Work always done in a timely manner and how we want it Very professional in all the work he does."

Nathan V on April 2023

Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Exceptional work from Brad and his team. Work always done in a timely manner and how we want it Very professional in all the work he does."

Nathan V on April 2023


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Daniel's Grading

5.00(
8
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Daniel's Grading

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Daniel's Grading, We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I hired Daniel's grading to clear a major kudzu problem on my property. They were very professional, got the work done in a few hours, and cleared the debris as well. I would highly recommend them for work, and will likely hire them again in the future."

Elijah M on August 2025

Daniel's Grading, We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I hired Daniel's grading to clear a major kudzu problem on my property. They were very professional, got the work done in a few hours, and cleared the debris as well. I would highly recommend them for work, and will likely hire them again in the future."

Elijah M on August 2025


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Upstate Curb Appeal

5.00(
11
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Upstate Curb Appeal

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Upstate Curb Appeal we value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each indivual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and gurantee your satisfaction!

"Excellent job and great communication! Would highly recommend!!!"

Allison P on December 2025

Here at Upstate Curb Appeal we value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each indivual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and gurantee your satisfaction!

"Excellent job and great communication! Would highly recommend!!!"

Allison P on December 2025


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JP Grading LLC

5.00(
5
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JP Grading LLC

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JP Grading LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Went above and beyond! Did more than he needed to do. I had some things that could be salvaged from the fire. He called me and let me know he set them aside so I could get them. EXCELLENT WORK!"

Brett B on August 2025

JP Grading LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Went above and beyond! Did more than he needed to do. I had some things that could be salvaged from the fire. He called me and let me know he set them aside so I could get them. EXCELLENT WORK!"

Brett B on August 2025


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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC

3.78(
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC

3.78(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 26 years experience in the land clearing and site-prep business, here at Chappell & Associates Construction, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to execute each site project to the owners complete satisfaction. Whether you need a lot cleared on Lake Murray, a horse barn pad graded in Aiken, a driveway graded or a building demolished in Greenwood- give us a call today. Estimates are Always Free

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

Rusty W on February 2022

With 26 years experience in the land clearing and site-prep business, here at Chappell & Associates Construction, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to execute each site project to the owners complete satisfaction. Whether you need a lot cleared on Lake Murray, a horse barn pad graded in Aiken, a driveway graded or a building demolished in Greenwood- give us a call today. Estimates are Always Free

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

Rusty W on February 2022


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Corley Plumbing Air Electric Inc

3.88(
4
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Corley Plumbing Air Electric Inc

3.88(
4
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Approved Pro
40 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Corley, we focus on skills and relational training for our technicians to give them all the "tools" that they need to be successful. We use a combination of trade organization training programs, in house trainers, and other outside technical classes. Corley provides quality, state of the art equipment such as electronic leak detection, video pipeline inspection systems, and rolling warehouses. Vehicles stocked with most parts needed for the plumbing and electrical service and repair business. All of this is to offer you the services of the best plumbing, air and electric company in Greenville, SC. Also serving Mauldin, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest, Easley, Piedmont & Marietta, SC.

"These folks were prompt, competent, and fairly priced. Iâ d use them again, and recommend them to anyone."

Richard B on November 2024

At Corley, we focus on skills and relational training for our technicians to give them all the "tools" that they need to be successful. We use a combination of trade organization training programs, in house trainers, and other outside technical classes. Corley provides quality, state of the art equipment such as electronic leak detection, video pipeline inspection systems, and rolling warehouses. Vehicles stocked with most parts needed for the plumbing and electrical service and repair business. All of this is to offer you the services of the best plumbing, air and electric company in Greenville, SC. Also serving Mauldin, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest, Easley, Piedmont & Marietta, SC.

"These folks were prompt, competent, and fairly priced. Iâ d use them again, and recommend them to anyone."

Richard B on November 2024


Sunset Meadows Equipment

5.00(
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Sunset Meadows Equipment

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Sunset Meadows equipment is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had the redo my drive way and am very pleased with the work!"

Shane S on July 2023

Sunset Meadows equipment is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had the redo my drive way and am very pleased with the work!"

Shane S on July 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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