What We Do
Land clearing
& excavation
Five kinds of ground work, often more than one on the same job.
All services
Smaller jobs, still on request
Patios, beds and one-off builds, usually as the finish on bigger ground work.
Questions
Frequentlyasked
Quick answers about the work and where we do it.
What does Firm Foundation do?
Land clearing and excavation: lot and underbrush clearing, tree and stump removal, grading and site prep, pool and pond digs, and drainage, across Mount Pleasant and greater Charleston. Smaller hardscape, landscaping and custom jobs are still taken on by request, usually alongside bigger ground work.
Can you clear a lot and keep the good trees?
Yes, and on most wooded Lowcountry lots that is the better job. Selective clearing takes out the brush, vines and scrub trees and leaves the oaks and pines you choose, with the machine kept off their roots. Big trees are worth checking with the town before anything comes down: Mount Pleasant protects most trees 16 inches and up on a single-family lot.
Can you fix standing water in my yard?
Usually. Standing water in the Lowcountry is normally a grading problem, a drainage problem, or a high water table, sometimes all three. We walk the property, look at where water actually goes, and tell you honestly what regrading or drainage will and won't solve before you spend anything.
What areas do you serve?
The greater Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Daniel Island, Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, and Folly Beach.
How do I get a quote?
Quotes are free and on-site. Call or text (843) 998-5593, or send the details through the quote form, and Josiah will set a time to walk the property with you.
Free On-Site Quotes
Tell us aboutthe ground
What you're dealing with, and what you want it to be. We'll come look.
ServingMount Pleasant · Isle of Palms · Sullivan's Island · Daniel Island · Charleston · West Ashley · James Island · Johns Island · Folly Beach