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Trailblazers
4.9(
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Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

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"Very Professional work ! Russ communicated every step of the way and executed the demolition project in a quick couple of days. We Will be calling him for all of our future needs from grading to gravel . Really impressed with his price and speed of the project.HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRO ."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
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Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

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"WOW!! Itâ s so rare to find a company that exceeds your expectations, but this was our experience from start to finish with Carolina Grading & Land Clearing! Tim & Alisa are a dynamic duo, good communicators, punctual and have a great team of motivated, professional workers. Gary, the lead on our project, was phenomenal! He listened to what we were hoping to accomplish on our land, offered suggestions and then followed through to masterfully transform our property! There is no doubt due to their accumulative expertise in land development the money we spent for land clearing and grading not only made our property more usable, but it greatly increased the overall value of our property. Talk about a WIN-WIN! Thank you Carolina Grading team!!"
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Bulldog Civil Consultants, LLC
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Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Brad was the 3rd person to call me and set up a time to quote my job BUT was the only one to actually show up at the scheduled time. Weather finally allowed Brad time to complete my job and I am pleased with his work. He arrived early and completed my job the same day. He and his guys were knowledgeable, hard workers and polite with all my questions and concerns regarding my job. I would definitely recommend Bulldog Civil Consultants!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sanders Land Services
4.8(
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Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"The work looks great, they came and leveled an area for my pool and found roots that were not removed by a previous landscaper. They removed the roots and leveled the area finishing with sand. I donâ t have the pool set up yet hope it all works perfect ð ð »"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Too Tall Grading
4.8(
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Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ed was the first person to reply to any of my inquiries. He showed up quickly to assess the job and provide an estimate. He kept me informed as the schedule changed due to weather. He finished a great job today. He is friendly, professional, and honest. And he does great work."
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+3

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fisher Stump Services
5.0(
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Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"JJ arrived on time and grinded down over 20 stumps. He left our yard easy to plant seeds so we can mow. Now our backyard is much more eye pleasing. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend using . Mike&Bettie"
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Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Top Ten Land Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Piedmont, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top Ten was polite and respectful listened to my needs and concerns and took that into consideration. He was very prompt and did his best to keep the costs manageable. He excavated my back yard eliminating 3 different levels,all in about 3hrs.that included seeding and laying down straw!! Highly recommend him."
Removed Stumps, fixed erosion problem, and spread
Removed Stumps, fixed erosion problem, and spread
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+12

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
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FAQs for excavation projects in Piedmont, 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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