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Ace Basin Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Smoaks, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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In & Out Land Management, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Smoaks, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

In & Out Land Management LLC is proud to be locally owned and operated. We provide prompt response to your needs. Our staff is ready to help you with your land clearing and resloping projects. We bring your project over 7 years of experience. Our professionals ensure you satisfaction on all of our completed projects. Call us today for your free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

Clearing job
Clearing job
Clearing job
Clearing job
Clearing job

+13

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gradys Forestry Mulching LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Smoaks, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Gradys Forestry Mulching, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching
Forestry mulching

+3

Response time5 days
Response rate88%
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Harts Services Land Clearing and Septic LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Smoaks, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed to have a dying tree removed from my yard. I met with the guys from the Hart crew. The guys were quite friendly. I received a very fairly priced estimate. I agreed with the estimated cost, and we struck a deal with a handshake. The Hart crew arrived on time and promptly began to work on my tree. The tree had been felled within an hour and the felling was without incident nor accident. Next, the Hart crew began to cut the entire tree into firewood lengths. This aspect of the job took about 2.5 hours. The crew worked continuously. Next, the Hart crew stacked all of the firewood, and they raked the affected areas of the yard. The Hart team did a nice job. They worked well, and I will hire them again in the future."
Septic System
Septic System
Septic System
Septic System
Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Twin Peaks Equipment and Mulching Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Smoaks, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience working with Twin Peaks. They showed up on time, did exactly what they said they would, and the results turned out awesome. Hard-working, honest guys — would definitely recommend for any mulching or land clearing work."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Ace Basin Tree Services
4.4(
25
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Smoaks, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These gentlemen were professional and fast in completing my project. Even when I changed the specifications of the project, they were flexible and and accommodating. They were respectful of my property and made certain that the yard was left clean and in great condition. They even had suggestions as to other steps that I could take to make sure that my yard achieved the look that I desired. I would highly recommend Ace Basin Tree Services."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Smoaks, 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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