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Charleston Landwork
New to Angi

Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

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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Jack Of all Trades
5.0(
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Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"There team was hardworking n very professional they were polite and they know what they are doing my project came out exceptionally well and in the future I will be using them for anything else that I need done and I recommend Jack of all trade to anyone who has a project that needs to be done properly and accurate but down the Earth polite people"
Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Superior septic and excavation
5.0(
4
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Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Midway clearing trees
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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reel Time Excavation
5.0(
2
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Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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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Excavating Project
Land clear 1
Land clear 1
Land clear 1

+11

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Twin Peaks Equipment and Mulching Services LLC
5.0(
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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!"
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
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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.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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

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