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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

35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"I found Alexander on a web search and called him about 6pm on a Wednesday. We met on the job site the next morning and agreed on a price to clear many years of overgrowth on 1.5 acres around an old house. He finished the job in just a few days. Great work and I will call him if I need brush and overgrowth cleared."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
5 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

"Kurt was very responsive in replying to my inquiry and was quick to get us on his schedule. He cleared 1 acre of our land efficiently and professionally, I hardly knew they were here, we are very happy with results and will refer and use this company again"
Stunning Pool
Heavy Equipment
Hunting Retreat
Road Grading
Land Clearing & Grading

+65

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for BPA Land Services
BPA Land Services
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Summerville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I need to get more pictures but these guys did a great job. They flagged it and walked it with me. They helped me clear property line boundaries and created amazing shooting lanes at each stand spot. They arrive early and stay busy working and had machines that didn’t break down or get stuck like others have. I highly recommend these guys! Top notch for sure!"
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BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos

+10

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

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.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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