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Ace Basin Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Santee, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"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!"
Response time1 day
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Lown Performance, LLC
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Santee, 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."
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Land CAM Services
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Santee, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very timely work. Excellent professional work. Great attitude. Excellent work."
Response time1 day
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McCully Land Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Santee, 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."
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Response time1 day
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In & Out Land Management, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Santee, 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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Response time6 days
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Hensley Construction Service, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Santee, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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