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Avatar for Carolina Land and Debris LLC
Carolina Land and Debris LLC
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Carolina Land and Debris! They did an outstanding job removing leaves from my property. They took a considerable amount of time, never cut corners and honored the estimate they originally gave me. They had to work around bad weather and were professional and thorough from start to finish. When they were done, my yard looked better than it has in years."
Debris Removal
Debris Removal
Dirt & Debris Removal
Dirt & Debris Removal
Landscape Carpentry

+2

29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Hunter Land Worx, LLC
Hunter Land Worx, LLC
4.4(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Quality of work varies from week to week (based on 2 weeks)"
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Pond Excavation

+17

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&A Land Clearing and Grading
4.8(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"A&A clearing & grading excavated an area for our handicap parking for our church. The workmanship was great, they understood our need and completed the task in a week. Highly recommend"
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for SV Land Clearing LLC
SV Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The company did my work with expertise.. cleared 3 acres tgat had trees , stumps, and uneven ground… after taking out the trees and stumps - he leveled the ground.. I highly recommend SV Land Clearing to do your .. work.."
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Southern Forest Land Management, LLC
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Southern Forest to clear land behind my business. The owner was a pleasure to work with, and he got the job done quickly and effectively. My business looks better maintained, and more professional."
After
Before
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greenlee Construction LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great guy to work with. Went above and beyond the requirements given."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tridion Environmental
4.8(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They do everything they say they will do and more. He worked with us on the design until we were satisfied."
Stunning Pool
Heavy Equipment
Hunting Retreat
Road Grading
Land Clearing & Grading

+65

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Tidal Creek Demolition & Site Services
4.7(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I wish I had found this company months before! I spent a lot of money prior to meeting them trying to get this project finished! I would be delighted for them to always been rolling in money and work!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Halvorsen Construction
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The pro came on time and got the job done fast & efficiently. He was friendly and respectful."
Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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