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All County Environmental Service
4.5(
25
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Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a concrete planter that was full of soil that I needed removed from my property. All County Excavation & Turf was perfect for this job; they arrived precisely at the appointed time and went right to work. They had all the machinery and expertise needed to get the job done quickly and efficiently; they hauled the construction debris and excess topsoil away, graded the space for me to match the existing slope - and cleaned up afterwards! The price was right too - I got more than what I paid for, in my opinion. Plus, Jeff, Edgar and the team were very professional, nice and customer-service friendly, which is always a plus. I would most certainly recommend All County Excavation & Turf to my friends and family, or anyone in need of excavation services."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Casper Concrete LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a hard removal. It was a cement surface over my concrete pool deck. It had to be removed with an industrial size grinder that looked like a big floor polisher. The work was dirty and dusty but at the end of the day and throughout the job, it was being continuously cleaned and dry vacuumed. Every evening (it took 5 days) the completed areas had been cleaned and left neatly. They moved my furniture, my plants, everything and then returned it. Hire them. They are already hired for another project. Highly recommend without hesitation."
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete

+32

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B&T Land Development, LLC
4.3(
6
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Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"B&T Land Development exceeded my expectations for the work I had asked them to do. They arrived early, were very professional, knowledgeable and did great work! I had them remove some trees and bushes on my property. They removed everything and raked the land back over to make it look nice. They were careful with their machine and never messed up my sod in the yard. 10/10 would highly recommend this company."
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Sure Trac Services Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Sure Trac Services, we are your go-to for all your ground excavation and clearing needs. With the training and equipment our teams have, you can be sure that your project will be completed safely and to the highest standards. Schedule your estimate today!\n\n

Response time1 day
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Superior Demo & Junk Removal LLC
4.0(
2
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Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I'll start with the positive points: Anthony pulled the permit as promised, even taking the county-required encroachment form to the correct location at the Broward County Courthouse. He started the job when promised, and at my request saved the sod that was dug up so I could move it to the back yard. He held to the contract, charging exactly the amount in it, no more, no less. However, the job, which Anthony initially told me would take a maximum of 2 weeks, took a month to the day to complete. Anthony wanted to start the job 2 days after a major flooding event in my city, during which my entire property had been under water for about 24 hours. I expressed concern about this, but Anthony insisted it would not be a problem. He then came out and began tearing out my old driveway. He worked approximately half the day before cutting out saying that his equipment (bobcat) couldn't get any traction in the still wet earth. The final job looks anything but professional. It has 3 or 4 different textures applied to the concrete and a pronounced change of height in the slab where the first load of concrete ended and the second began. The edges are not straight. Rather than pouring the sidewalk separately like every other contractor who did this type of work in my neighborhood, he poured the sidewalk at the same time and simply cut it out with a concrete saw. He did not remove whole sections of the sidewalk, but cut out the old sidewalk at the edges of the driveway. There are footprints all over the driveway and sidewalk where he walked on them before the concrete was set. He managed to splash concrete all over my garage door in the process. Finally, he did not manage to do the one thing that I was insistent on from the beginning: my finished driveway pools water at the end near the street. When I asked him about all these deficiencies, his answer was, "No job is perfect"."
Tile Removal
Tile Removal
Tile Removal
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Fully Loaded Equipment Service Corp
New to Angi

Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

FULLY LOADED EQUIPMENT SERVICES CORP is a professional excavation and site development company based in Miami, Florida, proudly serving clients throughout South Florida. We specialize in delivering reliable, efficient, and high-quality earthwork and heavy equipment services for residential, commercial, and development projects of all sizes.\n\nOur services include septic tank and drain field installations, land clearing, demolition, propane tank installation, trenching, pool excavation, and a wide range of excavation and site preparation services. With experience operating excavators, skid steers (bobcats), and heavy equipment, our team is committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.\n\nWhether preparing land for new construction, installing underground systems, excavating for pools, clearing properties, or handling specialty equipment work, FULLY LOADED EQUIPMENT SERVICES CORP provides dependable solutions tailored to each project’s needs.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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