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Lown Performance, LLC
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Serving Pinewood, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Mr. Lown did a great job trenching my yard for sprinkler install. He went above and beyond to help me and not damage anything. I will be using Lown Performance again in the near future."
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Palmetto Federal Solutions Group LLC
New to Angi

Serving Pinewood, SC and surrounding areas

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Palmetto Federal Solutions Group LLC provides dependable land clearing, brush removal, property cleanup, lawn maintenance, and skid steer services for residential and commercial customers. We take pride in honest communication, quality workmanship, and showing up when we say we will. Whether you need overgrown land cleared, routine property maintenance, or a one-time cleanup, we’re committed to getting the job done safely, efficiently, and at a fair price.\n\nFree estimates are available, and customer satisfaction is our priority.

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V.B. Hawthorne & Son, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Pinewood, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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VB Hawthorne and Son, is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

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