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Avatar for Back Forty Construction, LLC

Back Forty Construction, LLC

4.89(
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Back Forty Construction, LLC

4.89(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Locally owned and operated. We started this business with one focus in mind and that is customer satisfaction. Top quality work, with a small business price tag. You can guarantee that Back Forty Construction can help with your project!. With being in the construction field for over 15 years, we are experienced to handle all that life might throw at you.

"Andrew was punctual and professional. He arrived early to meet me and walk my project. He provided a timely quote and worked within my budget. The work was performed on time and to my absolute satisfaction. I am having him do further work. Recommend his services highly."

Todd C on August 2025

Locally owned and operated. We started this business with one focus in mind and that is customer satisfaction. Top quality work, with a small business price tag. You can guarantee that Back Forty Construction can help with your project!. With being in the construction field for over 15 years, we are experienced to handle all that life might throw at you.

"Andrew was punctual and professional. He arrived early to meet me and walk my project. He provided a timely quote and worked within my budget. The work was performed on time and to my absolute satisfaction. I am having him do further work. Recommend his services highly."

Todd C on August 2025

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Southern Forest Land Management, LLC

5.00(
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Southern Forest Land Management, LLC

5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Responsive, professional, left the job site perfectly clean!"

John C on October 2025

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Responsive, professional, left the job site perfectly clean!"

John C on October 2025

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Tridion Environmental

4.69(
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Tridion Environmental

4.69(
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Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Warranties offered

We have to let you know this first because we get chosen for a lot of projects and we know your time is valuable so we'd love to meet, chat, and toss around some incredible ideas. So, If you're up for it we'd love to chat and throw some ideas and estimates your way. Just a heads up though, there's a tiny $75 charge for our time. But hey, think of it as scoring some primo advice from a Clemson University Landscape Architect. -Totally worth it right? At Tridion Environmental, we take immense pride in our role as a leading provider of premium landscaping, site work, grading and landscape management services with over 35 years of experience. We have an unwavering commitment to environmental preservation, sustainable practices, and unparalleled workmanship, we have earned the trust of numerous clients, ranging from commercial establishments to residential properties. We look forward to chatting with you about your next project!

"Kurt was very responsive in replying to my inquiry and was quick to get us on his schedule. He cleared 1 acre of our land efficiently and professionally, I hardly knew they were here, we are very happy with results and will refer and use this company again"

Kim M on June 2024

We have to let you know this first because we get chosen for a lot of projects and we know your time is valuable so we'd love to meet, chat, and toss around some incredible ideas. So, If you're up for it we'd love to chat and throw some ideas and estimates your way. Just a heads up though, there's a tiny $75 charge for our time. But hey, think of it as scoring some primo advice from a Clemson University Landscape Architect. -Totally worth it right? At Tridion Environmental, we take immense pride in our role as a leading provider of premium landscaping, site work, grading and landscape management services with over 35 years of experience. We have an unwavering commitment to environmental preservation, sustainable practices, and unparalleled workmanship, we have earned the trust of numerous clients, ranging from commercial establishments to residential properties. We look forward to chatting with you about your next project!

"Kurt was very responsive in replying to my inquiry and was quick to get us on his schedule. He cleared 1 acre of our land efficiently and professionally, I hardly knew they were here, we are very happy with results and will refer and use this company again"

Kim M on June 2024

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Halvorsen Construction

5.00(
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Halvorsen Construction

5.00(
4
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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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

"Great worker and does great work. would have him do any job that I need done. can not find anyone better "

Ray S on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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

"Great worker and does great work. would have him do any job that I need done. can not find anyone better "

Ray S on August 2025

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White's Plumbing & Land Clearing LLC

4.88(
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White's Plumbing & Land Clearing LLC

4.88(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

"Timely & Polite "

Desmonies M on June 2025

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

"Timely & Polite "

Desmonies M on June 2025

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PJs Services

4.67(
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PJs Services

4.67(
3
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Family owned small company, we treat everyone with respect and how we would like to be treated as well. We strive to give the best price possible while still keeping quality as our number one priority. We can do any projects large or small. One day, extending out to month(s) long projects.

"It was very professionally done. The price was reasonable, he was quick to get to the job, and did everything with no hassle. He was very respectful and trustworthy."

Jordan s on March 2025

Family owned small company, we treat everyone with respect and how we would like to be treated as well. We strive to give the best price possible while still keeping quality as our number one priority. We can do any projects large or small. One day, extending out to month(s) long projects.

"It was very professionally done. The price was reasonable, he was quick to get to the job, and did everything with no hassle. He was very respectful and trustworthy."

Jordan s on March 2025

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McCully Land Services, LLC

5.00(
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McCully Land Services, LLC

5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020

Ace Basin Excavating

5.00(
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Ace Basin Excavating

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
21 years of experience

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"

brooke W on October 2024

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"

brooke W on October 2024

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In & Out Land Management, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
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In & Out Land Management, LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

In & Out Land Management LLC is proud to be locally owned and operated. We provide prompt response to your needs. Our staff is ready to help you with your land clearing and resloping projects. We bring your project over 7 years of experience. Our professionals ensure you satisfaction on all of our completed projects. Call us today for your free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

In & Out Land Management LLC is proud to be locally owned and operated. We provide prompt response to your needs. Our staff is ready to help you with your land clearing and resloping projects. We bring your project over 7 years of experience. Our professionals ensure you satisfaction on all of our completed projects. Call us today for your free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

4.74(
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Anthony & Sylvan Pools

4.74(
235
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Anthony & Sylvan has been designing and building swimming pools in Charlotte for over 20 years, with 70+ years of experience nationwide. Our expertise ensures that your custom concrete or fiberglass pool is built to fit your lifestyle and Charlotte’s unique climate. From design to construction, our consultants guide you through every step, helping you make the best choices for your home. Plus, every pool is backed by the Anthony & Sylvan Lifetime Structural Warranty for peace of mind. Call now to schedule your FREE 3D design consultation, exclusively for Angi members!

"Our experience What a nightmare This company was to deal with. Every step had issues from the wrong shape of the pool to the driveway that was majorly damaged and not fixed. They brought dirt in with broken glass and garbage in. We had to physically pick up the glass and trash so we could have the new sod. They left 6 feet of dirt in the yard that was starting to slide in the water. The project manager said that he wasn’t a project manager, so dealing with him was horrible. He was so rude all the time. He had no idea of what was happening. The workers would ask my husband what they were supposed to do and luckily he could communicate in Spanish. We managed the workers ourselves. What a nightmare and not worth it."

Doriane A on January 2025

Anthony & Sylvan has been designing and building swimming pools in Charlotte for over 20 years, with 70+ years of experience nationwide. Our expertise ensures that your custom concrete or fiberglass pool is built to fit your lifestyle and Charlotte’s unique climate. From design to construction, our consultants guide you through every step, helping you make the best choices for your home. Plus, every pool is backed by the Anthony & Sylvan Lifetime Structural Warranty for peace of mind. Call now to schedule your FREE 3D design consultation, exclusively for Angi members!

"Our experience What a nightmare This company was to deal with. Every step had issues from the wrong shape of the pool to the driveway that was majorly damaged and not fixed. They brought dirt in with broken glass and garbage in. We had to physically pick up the glass and trash so we could have the new sod. They left 6 feet of dirt in the yard that was starting to slide in the water. The project manager said that he wasn’t a project manager, so dealing with him was horrible. He was so rude all the time. He had no idea of what was happening. The workers would ask my husband what they were supposed to do and luckily he could communicate in Spanish. We managed the workers ourselves. What a nightmare and not worth it."

Doriane A on January 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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.

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.

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.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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