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Avatar for International Green, LLC
International Green, LLC
4.9(
74
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surfside Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very happy with the work done for us. Our yard/landscaping looks great. They did everything we asked for, made suggestions as needed and did it all in 2 days. We had a great experience and the price was right."
Installing flower beds with mulch.
Flower bed preparation
Decorative concrete
Extension Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
208
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surfside Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I couldn?t be happier with the work Garden of Eva did in my backyard. They installed a beautiful Koi pond, a waterfall, an outdoor kitchen, and a fire pit?all completed on time and even came in a bit under budget. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding. I would absolutely use them again and highly recommend Garden of Ava to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space."
Yard Makeover w/fountain
before makeover
Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
pool area before

+8

Response time9 hrs
195 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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CB Excavation, LLC
4.7(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Surfside Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Trey and his help did a great job on grading our swell which has been a problem ever since we moved in. It handled the recent storms very well and I am confident if we need any follow up with them they will fix it. Great work ethic."
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up
demo clean-up

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kevin Shooter
4.9(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surfside Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They worked day and night. The project was estimated to be 5-7 days and that is how long it was. Got cold and rainy but they still kept working. My overgrown front woods was a challenging job. A lot of mud a lot of equipment got stuck and had to be pulled out. Very reliable and hard working. Thanks guys."
Walkway
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
American board and nail
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surfside Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Chris was very professional he did many projects for us, painted a shed leveled some land, dug up some Earth, moved a lots of rock and removed mulch. He did whatever we needed him to do and even gave us good suggestions , that were better than we planned. He was very hardworking and had a very pleasant attitude. We were always very pleased with his work and he always kept things very clean. We are hoping to get him to do other projects in the future!"
Custom dinning table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table

+6

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southern Empire LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Surfside Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kendrick and team did an awesome job taking my soggy backyard and turning it into a usable space. They went to work and got the job done. Kendrick also took the time to explain the job as it progressed and delivered! A great experience all around."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ace Basin Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Surfside Beach, 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 time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Old Union Services, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Surfside Beach, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I had a septic field that was 30+ years old. The county was requiring a whole lot more than i was anticipating. Austin Benton was referred to me by a friend. He always returned my calls, and was very prompt to explain and help me understand what i needed. Austin was quick to deal with inspectors and worked diligently on a not so easy fix for my residence. I cannot overstate this enough. He and his crew did a tremendous job. If everybody had work and business ethics that this young man has the world would be a better place."
New construction Septic
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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.

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.

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. 

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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