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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wellford, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"You can't find a better service provider for this type of work anywhere in my area. We were extremely well pleased with not only the work but the polite and friendly atmosphere that they bring. They did even more than we expected!! The price was very affordable. If you need a plot of land cleared these are the guys to do. Awesome! I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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RIVERSIDE HAULING AND DEMOLITION
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wellford, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We offer select demo work for your next project or junk removal to improve your property. Drywall removal, flooring of all material, vanities, showers, tubs, toilets, yard debris, select landscaping needs. We take pride in being a one stop shop for our clients. We take pride in how quickly we respond to calls. We offer fast work while also offering top quality. Family owned and operated!

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Skinner's Lawn and Landscape
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Wellford, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Brad Skinner and his team provide excellent services in the delivery and installation of 18 pallets of sod in my yard. He kept me informed on the timing of the delivery, called ahead to verify that i flagged the sprinkler heads, fully prepped the subsurface. Installation was done in one day. Power-washed our drive afterwards. He also offered the best pricing. Stand-up guy. Does what he says he will do plus more."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M & P Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wellford, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"M and P Landscaping installed 5 irrigation zones, sodded one side of my property, and removed several tree stumps. They were prompt, hard-working, and did a great job! I will definitely hire them again if I need another project done."
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Prime Level Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wellford, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"hired then for 2 projects: 1. old house demolition that was a bit on the difficult part access wise. They came in way cheaper then two other bids and did the job faster then those as well. organized removal of the dumpsters with debris . left the place clean. 2. . big old garage demo and bringing gravel on its spot. afain. great prices, service and value"
Response time2 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Downspouts should be buried at least 5 to 10 feet away from your foundation. This can vary depending on your local building codes, soil type, and property slope. The main goal is to ensure water is directed away from your foundation.

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 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.

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.

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