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Charleston Landwork
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Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

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At Charleston Landwork, we specialize in providing top-notch site preparation services, including driveway grading, excavation, and all heavy equipment work needed to get your project started on the right foot. Whether you're building a new driveway, preparing land for construction, or need precise grading for drainage and leveling, we have the experience and equipment to deliver exceptional results.\n\nWith a team of skilled professionals and a fleet of state-of-the-art machinery, we ensure that your site is perfectly prepared for any project—on time and within budget. Our focus is on quality, precision, and safety, so you can trust that your land is in good hands.\n\nReady to get started? Let Charleston Landwork help you lay the foundation for success with our expert site preparation services.

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Superior septic and excavation
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Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"FANTASTIC ! These guys showed up on time and did a GREAT Job! The price was comparable to other services locally that we quoted, but the service was over the top. We will be hiring them again FOR SURE! GREAT COMPANY TO WORK WITH !"
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Reel Time Excavation
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Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Eric and his team were fantastic! Everything went fast and smooth and they were so friendly and easy to work with. He communicated with me the whole time when I wasn't there. I can't say enough good things about them. Would definitely hire again."
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Twin Peaks Equipment and Mulching Services LLC
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Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Twin Peaks Equipment for a mulching job on my business property, and they were outstanding. They did incredible work on-site. Covered a huge area quickly and left everything looking clean and well maintained. The service was fast and the quality was even better. I highly recommend Twin Peaks for any mulching or land clearing project!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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