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Avatar for UNITED TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
UNITED TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
5.0(
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Serving Vero Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a 120x80 lot of land cleared. I contacted this company and within 2 days the job was done. I also needed a few loads of dirt to level the property and that was brought in the day after and also leveled with a machine that they had."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hackford Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Vero Beach, FL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"I hired Hackford to remove two massive trees, stamp grind, and hallway all debris. I also had them remove dead shrubs, trimmed the front shrubs, and raise the canopy of a tree. The crew took a day and a half and were courteous and efficient. I was very pleased with how good the yard looked. I'd hire Brandon for future jobs and I highly recommend them."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Peerless Plumbing and Drain Services Incorporated
4.2(
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Serving Vero Beach, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed help installing a new natural gas fireplace. Coleman was are gas plumber that can to help us with the gas connection. When the fireplace won’t work because the fireplace won’t stay lite, Coleman was the one that came back to disconnect the gas line so so could return the main part of the fireplace to the manufacturer for repair under their warranty."
Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Sunshine Trailers and Services
New to Angi

Serving Vero Beach, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

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Youtzy Land Development, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Vero Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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.

Response time4 days
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South Florida Earthworks LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Vero Beach, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

South Florida Earthworks specializes in excavation services for residential and commercial projects across South Central and Southeastern regions of FL.\n\nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. \n\nCall us today !\n772-332-4648\nOr check us out at on our website at southfloridaearthworks.com\n772-332-4648

After clearing
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Drainage/Culvert Pipes
Drainage/Culvert Pipes

+4

Response time3 days
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Drimaxx
5.0(
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Serving Vero Beach, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Brian L'Hommedieu came to my house the day I called. He was professional, courteous and honest. I feel like he gave me a lot of important advice about what changes I could make in order to improve the air quality in my home."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Vero Beach, 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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