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Cormack Contracting

PO Box 118
4.50(
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Cormack Contracting

PO Box 118
4.50(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Here at Cormack Contracting we are owner-operated business that offers a little bit of it all. Some of the services we specialize in are Land Clearing, Bush Hogging, Grading, Demolition, Debris Haul off, Tree Removal, Concrete, and Painting.

"Cormack Contracting is completely professional, totally reliable and easy to communicate with! No hassle or headache from quote to finish. Highly recommend using their services"

Jason W on March 2024

Here at Cormack Contracting we are owner-operated business that offers a little bit of it all. Some of the services we specialize in are Land Clearing, Bush Hogging, Grading, Demolition, Debris Haul off, Tree Removal, Concrete, and Painting.

"Cormack Contracting is completely professional, totally reliable and easy to communicate with! No hassle or headache from quote to finish. Highly recommend using their services"

Jason W on March 2024

Toby And Kens Grading Operation, LLC

694 Paige Drive
5.00(
1
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Toby And Kens Grading Operation, LLC

694 Paige Drive
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. Toby And Kens Grading Operation LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"He was very diligent, professional and on time. I couldn't have asked for a better experience."

Alec F on August 2022

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. Toby And Kens Grading Operation LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"He was very diligent, professional and on time. I couldn't have asked for a better experience."

Alec F on August 2022

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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

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R&D Tree Service LLC.

2035 WOLFE CREEK RD
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R&D Tree Service LLC.

2035 WOLFE CREEK RD
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27 years of experience

R&D Tree Service LLC. is a leading provider of tree removal, stump removal, and tree trimming services. We have been working with trees since 1998, and we strive to provide expert advice and service.

R&D Tree Service LLC. is a leading provider of tree removal, stump removal, and tree trimming services. We have been working with trees since 1998, and we strive to provide expert advice and service.

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Lowcountry Digging

185 Sawmill Creek Rd
5.00(
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Lowcountry Digging

185 Sawmill Creek Rd
5.00(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lowcountry Digging is locally owned, licensed and insured. Full service excavation company. We do a number of projects including excavation & digging for driveways, foundations, site prep, pools, ponds, grading and land shaping. We also do projects such as clearing over grown areas and debris removal.

"After speaking with multiple companies we found that Lowcountry Digging not only met our budget but they also followed through with each commitment made. They were prompt to our initial appointment, on time with estimate, and exceeded expectations on completing work. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects."

Nate L on August 2023

Lowcountry Digging is locally owned, licensed and insured. Full service excavation company. We do a number of projects including excavation & digging for driveways, foundations, site prep, pools, ponds, grading and land shaping. We also do projects such as clearing over grown areas and debris removal.

"After speaking with multiple companies we found that Lowcountry Digging not only met our budget but they also followed through with each commitment made. They were prompt to our initial appointment, on time with estimate, and exceeded expectations on completing work. Highly recommend and will use again for future projects."

Nate L on August 2023

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Polston Land Prep

731 Bailey Mill Rd
5.00(
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Polston Land Prep

731 Bailey Mill Rd
5.00(
2
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bush hogging, lot clearing , stump removal, irrigation, Dirt and or Rock work , and many more Free Estimate Quality Family Run business 13 plus years of experience. Ask us about our veteran discount!

"The service was good and excellent."

John S on April 2022

Bush hogging, lot clearing , stump removal, irrigation, Dirt and or Rock work , and many more Free Estimate Quality Family Run business 13 plus years of experience. Ask us about our veteran discount!

"The service was good and excellent."

John S on April 2022

B & K Renovations and More

1103 Hookstra Dr
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B & K Renovations and More

1103 Hookstra Dr
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5 years of experience

B & K Renovations, Restorations, and More, LLC is a veteran owned and operated business focusing on providing repairs, renovations, and remodeling services. Also landscaping, pressure washing, and any services you request or require. Headquartered in Beaufort, SC, we are centrally located to serve the low country, and our clients with all their handyman, home improvement projects, and Landscape needs. We have combined over 30 years of experience and we pride ourselves on staying in budget and on time. We are a group of Officers and NCO's that understand high standards, timely delivery, and integrity above all else.

B & K Renovations, Restorations, and More, LLC is a veteran owned and operated business focusing on providing repairs, renovations, and remodeling services. Also landscaping, pressure washing, and any services you request or require. Headquartered in Beaufort, SC, we are centrally located to serve the low country, and our clients with all their handyman, home improvement projects, and Landscape needs. We have combined over 30 years of experience and we pride ourselves on staying in budget and on time. We are a group of Officers and NCO's that understand high standards, timely delivery, and integrity above all else.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

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. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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