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Buffalo Creek Land Management
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Serving Wallace, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Buffalo Creek Land Management L.L.C., we specialize in reliable, high-quality land services across Hoke County and surrounding areas. Our team provides expert land clearing, forestry mulching, grading, and brush removal, demo and excavation for homeowners, farmers, and developers.

Pond build
Pond build
Tree removal
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4A Dirtwork
New to Angi

Serving Wallace, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m Hunter Stephens owner of 4A Dirtworks the name came from my 4 daughters all their names begin with A. I do every job like it is my own because every job is a reflection of me. Me and my guys are professional and respectful and always aim to please our customers.

House demo
House demo
Yard Barber
New to Angi

Serving Wallace, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

At Yard Barber, we believe a great lawn comes down to the details. We’re a local lawn care company focused on clean cuts, razor sharp edges, and actually showing up when we say we will. No sloppy work, no ghosting just dependable, high quality routine care that keeps your property looking its best

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Lucky Oak Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Wallace, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your Wsatisfaction!\n

Response time5 hrs
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Turnbull Services
New to Angi

Serving Wallace, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I am a hardworking veteran looking for opportunities to utilize my skills. I aim to provide services in a timely, organized, and professional manner. Outside of the military, I have leadership experience in various career fields. I have worked in landscaping, demolition, residential construction, small home repairs, bath and countertop refinishing, moving operations, furniture assembly, and other labor-intensive job positions. I look forward to all future opportunities to execute tasks with quality performance and leave customers satisfied. If you would like to contact directly for service, please call me 704-431-3216 or email me at [email protected].

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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