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Trailblazers

4.90(
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Trailblazers

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to Trailblazers! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS PERSONABLE. THE WORK WAS DONE WITH CARE AND CAME OUT WELL. RUSS TOLD ME EXACTLY WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND FOLLOWED THROUGH. I WILL TELL OTHERS ABOUT THEM."

stephen b on November 2024

Welcome to Trailblazers! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS PERSONABLE. THE WORK WAS DONE WITH CARE AND CAME OUT WELL. RUSS TOLD ME EXACTLY WHAT THEY WERE DOING AND FOLLOWED THROUGH. I WILL TELL OTHERS ABOUT THEM."

stephen b on November 2024

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Skinner's Lawn and Landscape

4.95(
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Skinner's Lawn and Landscape

4.95(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Welcome to Skinner's Lawn and Landscape! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Kristine H on March 2022

Welcome to Skinner's Lawn and Landscape! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Kristine H on March 2022

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Fisher Stump Services

5.00(
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Fisher Stump Services

5.00(
11
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Super Service Award
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fisher Stump Services LLC Locally Owned | Prompt Service | Competitive Rates At Fisher Stump Services LLC, we specialize in safe, efficient, and affordable stump grinding for residential and commercial properties across Upstate South Carolina. Whether you're a homeowner cleaning up your yard, a tree service needing a reliable subcontractor, or a property manager preparing a site for tenants—we handle the grind so you don’t have to. With industry-grade equipment and a reputation for punctual, friendly service, we make stump removal hassle-free. No job is too big or too small. We offer free quotes, batch pricing for multiple stumps, and flexible scheduling to fit your needs. 📍 Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Laurens Counties 📞 Call JJ Fisher at (970) 985-5057 📧 Email: [email protected] Licensed & Insured | Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Robert H on October 2025

Fisher Stump Services LLC Locally Owned | Prompt Service | Competitive Rates At Fisher Stump Services LLC, we specialize in safe, efficient, and affordable stump grinding for residential and commercial properties across Upstate South Carolina. Whether you're a homeowner cleaning up your yard, a tree service needing a reliable subcontractor, or a property manager preparing a site for tenants—we handle the grind so you don’t have to. With industry-grade equipment and a reputation for punctual, friendly service, we make stump removal hassle-free. No job is too big or too small. We offer free quotes, batch pricing for multiple stumps, and flexible scheduling to fit your needs. 📍 Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Laurens Counties 📞 Call JJ Fisher at (970) 985-5057 📧 Email: [email protected] Licensed & Insured | Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Robert H on October 2025

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing

4.61(
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing

4.61(
22
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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call or text today. We do not bush hogging, but we offer forestry mulching. Serious Inquiries only please and a minimum of $1500.

"We had damage from hurricane Helen to our private dirt road. We was quoted 80 thousand for the grading, ditching, piping, and gravel of about 1/4 of a mile long road and 5 thousand for about a 40 foot driveway regravel and a 20 foot driveway grade and gravel. The work was done and the first time it rained the road was dirt again. We call Tim he came out and brought more gravel for the worst stop but that was it. After having the road inspected by another company we was informed that the gravel should have been about 6 inches and packed down. The gravel is about 2 inches and was never packed. We now just 2 months after have dirt showing on the road and the driveways are full of grass. "

April H on November 2025

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call or text today. We do not bush hogging, but we offer forestry mulching. Serious Inquiries only please and a minimum of $1500.

"We had damage from hurricane Helen to our private dirt road. We was quoted 80 thousand for the grading, ditching, piping, and gravel of about 1/4 of a mile long road and 5 thousand for about a 40 foot driveway regravel and a 20 foot driveway grade and gravel. The work was done and the first time it rained the road was dirt again. We call Tim he came out and brought more gravel for the worst stop but that was it. After having the road inspected by another company we was informed that the gravel should have been about 6 inches and packed down. The gravel is about 2 inches and was never packed. We now just 2 months after have dirt showing on the road and the driveways are full of grass. "

April H on November 2025

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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC

5.00(
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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC

5.00(
10
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Exceptional work from Brad and his team. Work always done in a timely manner and how we want it Very professional in all the work he does."

Nathan V on April 2023

Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Exceptional work from Brad and his team. Work always done in a timely manner and how we want it Very professional in all the work he does."

Nathan V on April 2023

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Eastwood Excavation LLC

5.00(
6
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Eastwood Excavation LLC

5.00(
6
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2 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 needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality.

"First of all, I wanna think Brandon and the Eastwood Excavation Company and Crew for doing a job well done!! The Blake family would like to thank you so much for your professionalism your courtesy how you handling how you demoed our home. Thee consultation, a very reasonable estimate and a on time schedule completion. We highly recommend you to anyone!! Brandon and your crew we want to thank you so much again for all that you’ve done!! The grading of our land look awesome!! "

Lonnie B on June 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality.

"First of all, I wanna think Brandon and the Eastwood Excavation Company and Crew for doing a job well done!! The Blake family would like to thank you so much for your professionalism your courtesy how you handling how you demoed our home. Thee consultation, a very reasonable estimate and a on time schedule completion. We highly recommend you to anyone!! Brandon and your crew we want to thank you so much again for all that you’ve done!! The grading of our land look awesome!! "

Lonnie B on June 2025

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Groundbreaking Excavation & Hauling

5.00(
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Groundbreaking Excavation & Hauling

5.00(
6
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Groundbreaking excavation & hauling llc proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Did an amazing job on backfilling dirt around my house and also removing and hauling trees and brush from my property line so a fence could be installed. 10/10"

Harley W on December 2025

Groundbreaking excavation & hauling llc proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Did an amazing job on backfilling dirt around my house and also removing and hauling trees and brush from my property line so a fence could be installed. 10/10"

Harley W on December 2025

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Prime Level Contractors LLC

5.00(
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Prime Level Contractors LLC

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Prime Level Contractors LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"I was very satisfied with the work done. The guys were friendly, professional and knowledgeable about my project. They did an awesome job trimming my broken tree and will definitely use them for any future projects!"

Cathy D on June 2023

Prime Level Contractors LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"I was very satisfied with the work done. The guys were friendly, professional and knowledgeable about my project. They did an awesome job trimming my broken tree and will definitely use them for any future projects!"

Cathy D on June 2023

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Timber Tree Service

5.00(
3
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Timber Tree Service

5.00(
3
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Super Service Award
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Timber Tree Service, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Timber tree services did a great job and had amazing communication ."

evelyn r on February 2025

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Timber Tree Service, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Timber tree services did a great job and had amazing communication ."

evelyn r on February 2025

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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC

3.78(
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Chappell & Associates Construction LLC

3.78(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 26 years experience in the land clearing and site-prep business, here at Chappell & Associates Construction, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to execute each site project to the owners complete satisfaction. Whether you need a lot cleared on Lake Murray, a horse barn pad graded in Aiken, a driveway graded or a building demolished in Greenwood- give us a call today. Estimates are Always Free

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."

Rusty W on February 2022

With 26 years experience in the land clearing and site-prep business, here at Chappell & Associates Construction, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, as well as our ability to execute each site project to the owners complete satisfaction. Whether you need a lot cleared on Lake Murray, a horse barn pad graded in Aiken, a driveway graded or a building demolished in Greenwood- give us a call today. Estimates are Always Free

"I think this was a smaller job than he normally does. I appreciated his agreeing to do the work."

Rusty W on February 2022

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Last update on January 02, 2026

Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

The completion timeline for an in-ground swimming pool project typically ranges between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions, the complexity of the design, and any unexpected ground conditions encountered during excavation.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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