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Tri-County Land Solutions
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Matthews, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trimmed the trees, removed problem tree that was causing roof issues, and hauled away all debris. I was very pleased with the job!!"
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Lown Performance, LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Matthews, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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McCully Land Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Saint Matthews, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"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."
Stump Grinding
Forestry Mulching
Land Clearing
Forestry Mulching
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Palmetto Property Improvement
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Saint Matthews, SC and surrounding areas

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Hi, I’m the owner of Palmetto Property Improvement. We help homeowners and property owners keep their outdoor spaces clean, maintained, and looking their best. We specialize in lawn care, landscaping, property cleanups, and junk/waste removal.\nWhether you need routine lawn maintenance, help cleaning up an overgrown property, landscaping improvements, or unwanted items hauled away, we’re ready to get the job done. We take pride in being dependable, working hard, and treating every property like it were our own.\nOur services include: • Lawn mowing & maintenance\n• Landscaping & yard improvements\n• Brush, debris & yard waste removal\n• Junk & unwanted item removal\n• Garage, yard & property cleanouts\n• General property cleanup\nNo job is too small—if you have a property that needs some attention, reach out to Palmetto Property Improvement for a quote. We’d be happy to help you get your property cleaned up and looking great again.

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In & Out Land Management, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Saint Matthews, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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