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Avatar for E&C Land Management
E&C Land Management
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Warrenville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Love this business. I really recommend this guy! I called him and he very quickly gave me an estimate. Then just a couple of days later he came in and removed 5 of my trees and cleaned up afterward and he also hauled off the trees! Great guy and great service. Highly recommend!!"
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Tropical Landscaping
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Warrenville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They did an incredible job on our yard, great communication and showed up on time. They made our yard look absolutely beautiful, they built a retaining wall and did absolutely gorgeous landscaping and put sod in our front and back yard. I would recommend them to anyone they are a 10 out of 10"
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Mercado Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Warrenville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came and gave me a quote 1st and references for their work. I was able to see and talk with him and pick a date to do the job. He was very professional and efficient. I appreciated his professionalism and advise. He did a wonderful job with my yard."
Response time10 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

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.

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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