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Masterpiece Land Builders Corp
5.0(
13
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Serving West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend! did an excellent job on my property. Professional, reliable, and clearly knows what he’s doing. The work was done efficiently, the site was left clean, and the results were exactly what I hoped for. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again or recommend him to anyone needing excavation work."
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3H Tree service Llc
4.7(
15
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Serving West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was fantastic - had Palm tree removed . They were careful not to damage anything and all the workers were very professional and couteous. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping project"
Tree installation
Design Installation
Tree service
Tree Service
Tree Service

+49

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CT Smith Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CT Smith Construction was the best. Chase was on top of things and kept me apprised every step of the way. I would definitely recommend working with CT Smith construction."
Light clearing and mulch
Asphalt patching
Asphalt patching
Asphalt patching
Site prep work

+8

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Florida's Dirty Work, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 14 years experience in the industry, Florida's Dirty Work, Inc., is your industry expert in Palm Beach County. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee, will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Response time3 days
SWD Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. \nWe are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We have 24-hour emergency services.\n\nVeteran owned & operated!\n\nWe offer financing!

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CMB General Services
New to Angi

Serving West Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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FAQs for excavation projects in West Palm 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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