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Elite Outdoor Services of North Florida LLC

4.95(
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Elite Outdoor Services of North Florida LLC

4.95(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
46 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Elite Outdoor Services of North Florida LLC  ("ELITE") 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. Licensed and Insured. Workers Comp Accept all major credit cards

"Extremely well done, both the quotation stage as well as the work itself, above and beyond, fast, knowledgeable, experienced and just all around nice guys to deal with!"

Marcel D on November 2025

Elite Outdoor Services of North Florida LLC  ("ELITE") 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. Licensed and Insured. Workers Comp Accept all major credit cards

"Extremely well done, both the quotation stage as well as the work itself, above and beyond, fast, knowledgeable, experienced and just all around nice guys to deal with!"

Marcel D on November 2025

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Southern Brothers Landscaping LLC

4.91(
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Southern Brothers Landscaping LLC

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

**FREE ESTIMATE** With over 30yrs of experience,we're a family owned and operated company that has been proudly serving the North Florida area for the last seven years. We are licensed and insured. Now offering a 10% discount to all Military and Police personnel - active or retired. Contact us for details or let us know at the time of service!

"Very professional , complete the job on time ,did what they said they were going to do , I love the pavers they professionally installed around my pool "

Constance S on December 2025

**FREE ESTIMATE** With over 30yrs of experience,we're a family owned and operated company that has been proudly serving the North Florida area for the last seven years. We are licensed and insured. Now offering a 10% discount to all Military and Police personnel - active or retired. Contact us for details or let us know at the time of service!

"Very professional , complete the job on time ,did what they said they were going to do , I love the pavers they professionally installed around my pool "

Constance S on December 2025

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Deeper Roots Landscape LLC

5.00(
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Deeper Roots Landscape LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

26+ years experience! We are 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.

"We hired Deeper Roots to install a brick paver walkway in our backyard. Throughout the process--the get-to-know meeting, the bid process and the project itself, Louis was a total professional. He explained what needed to be done and gave us a great quote. We asked if the project could be completed before the Thanksgiving holiday and he moved heaven and earth to get that done. His crew worked tirelessly and professionally and gave us a finished product that we will enjoy for years to come. I would have him do my next project and would recommend he and his crew without hesitationl"

John T on November 2025

26+ years experience! We are 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.

"We hired Deeper Roots to install a brick paver walkway in our backyard. Throughout the process--the get-to-know meeting, the bid process and the project itself, Louis was a total professional. He explained what needed to be done and gave us a great quote. We asked if the project could be completed before the Thanksgiving holiday and he moved heaven and earth to get that done. His crew worked tirelessly and professionally and gave us a finished product that we will enjoy for years to come. I would have him do my next project and would recommend he and his crew without hesitationl"

John T on November 2025

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WC Landscaping and Tree Removal Experts LLC

4.80(
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WC Landscaping and Tree Removal Experts LLC

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
61 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Absolutely recommend Eric with WC Landscaping! Very professional and efficient. His pricing was very fair and the work and cleanup outstanding."

jane o on September 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Absolutely recommend Eric with WC Landscaping! Very professional and efficient. His pricing was very fair and the work and cleanup outstanding."

jane o on September 2025

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ADC Outdoors, Inc.

4.94(
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ADC Outdoors, Inc.

4.94(
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Customers say: Terrific value
14 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Specializes in Landscaping, Hardscaping (Pavers), Lawn Maintenance, Tree removal, Power Washing, Fencing, Driveway and Gates, Concrete, Tree Services. We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very professional"

Sandy S on November 2025

Specializes in Landscaping, Hardscaping (Pavers), Lawn Maintenance, Tree removal, Power Washing, Fencing, Driveway and Gates, Concrete, Tree Services. We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very professional"

Sandy S on November 2025

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Bella Vista Landscaping INC.

5.00(
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Bella Vista Landscaping INC.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
78 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The entire process was seamless. Responded quickly to messages. I explained what i was wanting and he drew out an amazing plan by the next week. They began the work quickly and worked quickly and seamlessly. The end job was perfect and he followed up to make sure. Couldn't be happier. Definitely recommend and will use again "

Jessica C on November 2025

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"The entire process was seamless. Responded quickly to messages. I explained what i was wanting and he drew out an amazing plan by the next week. They began the work quickly and worked quickly and seamlessly. The end job was perfect and he followed up to make sure. Couldn't be happier. Definitely recommend and will use again "

Jessica C on November 2025

C W STRICKLAND INC

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C W STRICKLAND INC

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Customers say: Quick response
33 years of experience

C.W. Strickland Inc made its start out of Chiefland Florida in 1992. The company has worked throughout the south eastern United States fulfilling contracts since. Most traveling is done in the state of Florida but local work is preferable including but not limited to Levy, Dixie, Alachua, Marion, and Gilchrist county. C.W. Strickland believes no job is too large as well as no job is too small. We've worked for D.O.C. and your Grandma. This company has the tools to do any job we accept efficiently and reasonably priced. Licensed, insured and family operated for Twenty-Two years.

"OK, but they used inferior non-lifetime screws. Now, 7 years later, nearly all the firing strips are starting to rot out and roof leakage is beginning. The screws used did not create a good seal and water was allowed to get through the holes in the sheet metal into the furing strips (which are used to stand the metal off the shingle roof. So now I am having to pays nearly the cost of the original roof to fix all this and have proper screws put in. Original 5 year warranty expired. See picutes. Also note, did not even bother to cover roof vent, attic open to bugs, etc."

Jesse S on January 2021

C.W. Strickland Inc made its start out of Chiefland Florida in 1992. The company has worked throughout the south eastern United States fulfilling contracts since. Most traveling is done in the state of Florida but local work is preferable including but not limited to Levy, Dixie, Alachua, Marion, and Gilchrist county. C.W. Strickland believes no job is too large as well as no job is too small. We've worked for D.O.C. and your Grandma. This company has the tools to do any job we accept efficiently and reasonably priced. Licensed, insured and family operated for Twenty-Two years.

"OK, but they used inferior non-lifetime screws. Now, 7 years later, nearly all the firing strips are starting to rot out and roof leakage is beginning. The screws used did not create a good seal and water was allowed to get through the holes in the sheet metal into the furing strips (which are used to stand the metal off the shingle roof. So now I am having to pays nearly the cost of the original roof to fix all this and have proper screws put in. Original 5 year warranty expired. See picutes. Also note, did not even bother to cover roof vent, attic open to bugs, etc."

Jesse S on January 2021

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Triple 7 Dumpster Rentals & Site Prep

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Triple 7 Dumpster Rentals & Site Prep

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Our goal is to ensure our customers get the best most affordable services in Live oak Fl and surrounding counties. Whether you need car hauler for rent, dump trailer, land clearing, or large roll off dumpster bins for a project with large amount of debris we have it covered. Our company can do just about another when it comes to land development such as culverts, driveways, tree and stump removal, house pads demolition, trenches as well as flowerbeds and landscaping.

Our goal is to ensure our customers get the best most affordable services in Live oak Fl and surrounding counties. Whether you need car hauler for rent, dump trailer, land clearing, or large roll off dumpster bins for a project with large amount of debris we have it covered. Our company can do just about another when it comes to land development such as culverts, driveways, tree and stump removal, house pads demolition, trenches as well as flowerbeds and landscaping.

Moyer Septic Service

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65 years of experience

Serving The Tri County Area Residential & Commercial

Serving The Tri County Area Residential & Commercial

Lawn Task Force

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Lawn Task Force

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Lake City, FL

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

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