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Avatar for P & M Landscape
P & M Landscape
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rock Hill, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"P&M did work on our front yard gardens and installed new gardens in our back yard. Their workmanship and our finished garden areas are beautiful. They worked quick yet were efficient and thorough. The rock wall edging around the front garden is exactly what we wanted as well as the edging and plants they chose and planted. Give them an idea of what you want done and they will build upon it and give you a great finished product. They definitely take pride in their work. Don’t hesitate to give them a call…. you won’t be disappointed."
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Lake Wylie

+65

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Southeastern Landscape
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rock Hill, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had to have all the sewer/drain lines replaced under our concrete slab. After the plumbing company finished their work, Jose and his team removed the excess dirt in the trenches, placed crushed stone, and poured 4" of concrete in about 30 feet of trenches. They cleaned up everything after they were done. Very pleased with Jose and his teamn."
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Stone work
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Outdoor Lighting
Pavers

+7

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Horizon Landworks LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rock Hill, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I recently hired this pro and couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. They were punctual, professional, and paid great attention to detail. The crew transformed my yard completely—everything from trimming to planting was done with care and precision. They also made sure to clean up thoroughly after the job. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality landscaping services"
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Petkov Construction Group
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rock Hill, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Petkov Construction Group provides reliable junk removal, light demolition, cleanouts, and hauling services throughout the Charlotte area. We pride ourselves on honest pricing, dependable service, and leaving every job site clean. Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, or property manager, we’re committed to making your project simple, efficient, and stress-free.

Debris Removal
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Debris Removal

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Leatherneck Land Clearing
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rock Hill, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joel is a consummate professional who cares about the client and about the work. He doesn't stop until the job is complete and the client 110% satisfied! Clearing land and moving trees around a family home that needed dirt brought in, built up, leveled off and trees moved to ensure that water flows away from the house and that there is a pleasing space around the home. A man of integrity, good will, and a great sense of humor! And he cleans up! More than a fair price. We're sharing his name with everyone we know."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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LC Turf Pros LLC
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Rock Hill, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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.

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