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Avatar for Elite Outdoor Services of North Florida LLC
Elite Outdoor Services of North Florida LLC
322 Sw Columbia Ave
4.94(
33
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Approved Pro
Elite Outdoor Services of North Florida LLC
322 Sw Columbia Ave
4.94(
33
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 local quotes requested

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

"Great"

Anthony L on April 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

"Great"

Anthony L on April 2025


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Deeper Roots Landscape LLC
2049 NE 46TH CIR
5.00(
5
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Deeper Roots Landscape LLC
2049 NE 46TH CIR
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
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.

"From the initial consultation to the final clean up, the entire crew was professional and their commitment to quality was impressive. Louis was knowledgeable about the plants and responsive during the entire process. He was able to transform our entire backyard and patio into a beautiful and functional space. We absolutely love all the landscaping and and how meticulous they were with the installation of our pavers. Deeper Roots Landscape is highly recommended."

Rachel G on June 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.

"From the initial consultation to the final clean up, the entire crew was professional and their commitment to quality was impressive. Louis was knowledgeable about the plants and responsive during the entire process. He was able to transform our entire backyard and patio into a beautiful and functional space. We absolutely love all the landscaping and and how meticulous they were with the installation of our pavers. Deeper Roots Landscape is highly recommended."

Rachel G on June 2025


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Yeti Construction
25876 21st Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Yeti Construction
25876 21st Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

**With over 15 years in the construction industry, we offer full service excavating with our full fleet of earth moving equipment, including mini and full-size excavators and heavy hauling!** EMERGENCY PROPERTY SERVICE 24/7 Our company roots run deep in Emergency restoration. So whether you need heavy hauling & excavation or construction management services, we are here to take care of your land or home and you can relax. We offer a full range of services from land clearing/site prep to drainage ditches and pond installation. We offer 10% off to active Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. 5% off to any retired Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. Contact us for more information! And you can learn more about us at: www.yeti-construction.com

"On time, on budget, and very professional! It is nice to find an honest contractor!"

Scott T on September 2023

**With over 15 years in the construction industry, we offer full service excavating with our full fleet of earth moving equipment, including mini and full-size excavators and heavy hauling!** EMERGENCY PROPERTY SERVICE 24/7 Our company roots run deep in Emergency restoration. So whether you need heavy hauling & excavation or construction management services, we are here to take care of your land or home and you can relax. We offer a full range of services from land clearing/site prep to drainage ditches and pond installation. We offer 10% off to active Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. 5% off to any retired Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. Contact us for more information! And you can learn more about us at: www.yeti-construction.com

"On time, on budget, and very professional! It is nice to find an honest contractor!"

Scott T on September 2023


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Apex Mulching & Land Management
Located In:
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Apex Mulching & Land Management
Located In:
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
114 local quotes requested

We are a family owned and operated company. We offer free estimates on all inquiries regarding mulching services, land clearing, demolitions and more! We provide honest, professional, and good quality work. You will not be disappointed. Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

"Great job Great price"

Alan C on April 2025

We are a family owned and operated company. We offer free estimates on all inquiries regarding mulching services, land clearing, demolitions and more! We provide honest, professional, and good quality work. You will not be disappointed. Call or 'click' for a FREE estimate today!

"Great job Great price"

Alan C on April 2025


Bella Vista Landscaping INC.
Located In:
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Bella Vista Landscaping INC.
Located In:
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
707 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!

"Great job installing pavers and concrete floors. Very good communication. Job done in timely matter and a reasonable price."

Baron G on November 2024

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!

"Great job installing pavers and concrete floors. Very good communication. Job done in timely matter and a reasonable price."

Baron G on November 2024


Avatar for ADC Outdoors, Inc.
ADC Outdoors, Inc.
Po Box 192
4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
ADC Outdoors, Inc.
Po Box 192
4.94(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
333 local quotes requested

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!

"Broken down saws and not right equipment for the job he quoted me for..."

James P on August 2024

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!

"Broken down saws and not right equipment for the job he quoted me for..."

James P on August 2024


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2028 W 21st St
4.32(
192
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2028 W 21st St
4.32(
192
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1510 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Convenient and reliable communication, but their quote came in $1000+ more than everyone else who came out."

Joseph C on October 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Convenient and reliable communication, but their quote came in $1000+ more than everyone else who came out."

Joseph C on October 2024


Avatar for The Land Gator, LLC.
The Land Gator, LLC.
25524 NW County Road 239
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
The Land Gator, LLC.
25524 NW County Road 239
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
162 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We are a local business serving the North Central Fl. area for over five years. We offer a variety of land improvement services including - Land Clearing / Dirt Work / Property Finishing / Debris Removal / Forestry Mulching / Brush Cutting / Storm Cleanup

"Nathan did a awesome job. He was very professional, prompt and knowledgeable. If you hire Nathan you will be completely satisfied."

Billy B on April 2025

We are a local business serving the North Central Fl. area for over five years. We offer a variety of land improvement services including - Land Clearing / Dirt Work / Property Finishing / Debris Removal / Forestry Mulching / Brush Cutting / Storm Cleanup

"Nathan did a awesome job. He was very professional, prompt and knowledgeable. If you hire Nathan you will be completely satisfied."

Billy B on April 2025


Avatar for Conway land clearing and site prep
Conway land clearing and site prep
10712 Hollie Rd
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Conway land clearing and site prep
10712 Hollie Rd
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
354 local quotes requested

Transform your property with professional land clearing and site prep services in Conway, Florida. Our experienced team specializes in excavating, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Contact us today to bring your home projects to life.

"Contact is immediate and reliable. They cleared the property exactly as I discussed with him and it came in right on budget. DEFINITELY would hire again and will recommend to others."

Jack D on June 2023

Transform your property with professional land clearing and site prep services in Conway, Florida. Our experienced team specializes in excavating, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Contact us today to bring your home projects to life.

"Contact is immediate and reliable. They cleared the property exactly as I discussed with him and it came in right on budget. DEFINITELY would hire again and will recommend to others."

Jack D on June 2023


C W STRICKLAND INC
6760 NW 138th Pl
3.00(
1
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C W STRICKLAND INC
6760 NW 138th Pl
3.00(
1
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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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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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