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Leatherneck Land Clearing
5.0(
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When I moved into a beautiful old home on a 1 acre city block (with pecan trees), I didn’t know how much work the very visible yard would need. I found Joel on the Nextdoor app, and he came out to see what needed to be done. He was knowledgeable, kind, and enthusiastic about fixing my yard… kill weeds, trim a tree a bit, remove a dead bush, trim bushes, and clean up the leaves. He paid attention to every detail, even working some trim and move a rose bush so that it’ll come back out. He did all of this over 2 days, working into the dark and even freezing rain. I’m thrilled and thankful. I will definitely ask him to come back and do work, and I recommend him without reservation."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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4A Dirtwork
New to Angi

Serving Lancaster, 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.

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Healthy-Crawl Space
4.7(
68
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I were very pleased with the work that was done. The company owner, Greg McBride, was wonderful to work with. He did exactly what he said he would do and completed the job exactly when he said he would. If he had to come a little late, he called to tell us. He went above what we had expected, even upgrading some of the materials he used at no extra cost to us. The men on the crew were also very professional and did an excellent job. We also felt our cost was very fair. We are so glad we had this done."
Basement Waterproofing Project
Basement Waterproofing Project
Basement Waterproofing Project
Basement Waterproofing Project
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Controlled Abatement Technologies
4.9(
19
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Serving Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

"Jim came and inspected the areas for removal and what I felt was a very fair estimate. His team was able to start within the week, arrived on time and when I asked questions about their safety precautions they were happy to share the details with me. There was a little more insulation in the crawl space than they originally saw but they honored the estimate. He asked in advance if I wanted air quality testing after the removal and we said yes. They had a licensed third party perform the testing on the day of the work and let me know it was clean; I also spoke to the air quality tester. Shortly thereafter they provided electronic and hard copies of a letter from the tester and the detailed report. Thank you!"
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FAQs for excavation projects in Lancaster, SC

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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