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FAQ · B-Rock

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Straight answers on how I work. If yours isn't here, just call or text.

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General

Are you insured?

Yes — B-Rock is a fully insured business. Veteran-owned and owner-operated.

Do you give free estimates?

Always. Call or text me, tell me what you’re dealing with, and I’ll come take a look at no charge.

Can I text you a photo of the job?

Please do. A photo of the wet spot, the driveway, or the lot lets me give you a straight answer faster. Text (864) 353-6446.

How far do you travel?

I’m based in Anderson and work across the Upstate — Anderson, Greenville, Easley, Clemson, Pendleton, Powdersville, Piedmont, and Williamston. If you’re nearby and not on that list, just ask.

What are your hours?

Call or text anytime and I’ll get right back to you. I work around what the job and the weather allow, and I’ll always let you know when I’m coming.

Do you handle permits?

When a grading or drainage job needs a permit, I’ll let you know up front and handle what’s needed so it’s done right.

When you call, who shows up?

Me. It’s my company and my machine — one person accountable from the estimate to the cleanup.

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Landscaping

How tall a wall can you build?

I build the range of residential walls most yards need. If a job is tall enough to need an engineer, I’ll tell you straight — I’d rather do it right than build something that fails.

Block or natural stone?

Both — segmental block, natural stone, or pavers. I’ll help you pick what fits the look and the budget.

Do you prep the base yourself?

Yes — that’s the advantage of doing my own excavating. The base is dug, drained, and compacted right before the wall or patio goes on it.

Sod or seed — which is better?

Sod gives you an instant lawn and holds a slope better; seed costs less but takes weeks and the right season. I’ll tell you which fits your yard and budget.

Can you fix a patchy existing lawn?

Yes — I can grade and re-sod the bad areas or overseed the whole thing, depending on how far gone it is.

Do you prep the ground first?

Always. Fine grading is the difference between a lawn that takes and one that dies in patches.

Mulch or pine straw?

Both work. Mulch lasts a bit longer and comes in colors; pine straw is lighter, cheaper to refresh, and holds on slopes. I’ll match it to your beds.

How often should beds be refreshed?

Most beds want a refresh once or twice a year — a top-up in spring, sometimes again in fall. I can set that up on a schedule.

Do you haul off the old material?

Yes — cleanout and haul-off come with it. The dump trailer means it all leaves with me.

Do you design, or just plant what I pick?

Either. I can lay out a full design or install a plan you already have. Most folks want help figuring out what goes where — that’s no problem.

Can you fix the drainage while you’re at it?

Yes — that’s the advantage of doing both trades. I can regrade or drain a bed before I plant it, so it’s not sitting in water.

Residential and commercial?

Both — a backyard or a business’s front entrance get the same care.

One-time cleanup or regular service?

Both. I do one-time resets after a rough season, and I set up ongoing upkeep on a schedule that fits your yard so it stays sharp.

Do you haul the debris away?

Yes — haul-off is included. The dump trailer takes it all.

Can you handle storm cleanup?

Yes — downed limbs, blown debris, and the mess a storm leaves behind. If it needs the excavator, I’ve got that too.

Do you offer regular service or one-time mows?

Both. I keep lawns up on a regular schedule through the season, and I’ll knock down an overgrown yard as a one-time job. Tell me what you need and we’ll set it up.

Do you edge and trim too?

Yes — edging the walks and beds and trimming around the yard is what makes it look sharp, not just mowed.

What if my lawn is really overgrown?

No problem — I’ll cut it back and get it under control, then keep it up if you want.

Do you install and repair, or just one?

Both — new systems and fixes on existing ones. Broken heads, dry zones, lines that lost pressure, or a full install from scratch.

Can you add drip for my beds?

Yes — drip is the efficient way to water beds and foundation plantings without soaking the walls.

Do you have to tear up my yard?

I trench clean and narrow, then backfill so it heals over. Doing my own trenching keeps it tidy.

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Excavating

How do I know I need a french drain?

If water pools in the same spot after rain, your yard stays soggy for days, or water runs toward the house, that’s the sign. I’ll come look and tell you straight whether a drain is the right fix or something simpler is.

Will it fix water in my crawlspace or basement?

Often yes — moving surface and footing water away is the first step, and I handle both exterior and crawlspace drainage. I’ll come look and tell you exactly what your situation needs.

How long does it take?

Most residential drains are a one-day job. Bigger runs or tie-ins can take longer — I’ll tell you when I look at it.

Can you fix my washed-out gravel driveway?

Yes — that’s a regular job. I regrade it with a proper crown and drainage so it stops rutting and washing.

Do you supply and haul in the gravel?

Yes — I can supply and haul in the gravel, or grade and shape what’s already there. Whatever the driveway needs.

Do you set culverts?

Yes — I set culverts as part of grading and driveway work when the drainage calls for one.

How big a lot can you clear?

I’m built for residential lots and small acreage — the overgrown corner up to a good-sized lot. If it’s a large tract, I’ll tell you straight and point you the right way.

Do you haul the debris away?

Yes — haul-off is included with the dump trailer. If you’d rather keep a burn pile, that works too. Your call.

Can you pull stumps?

Yes. The excavator pulls stumps and root balls whole, roots and all.

What’s the difference between this and a french drain?

A french drain is one tool. Drainage & erosion control is the whole plan — grading, downspouts, swales, and a french drain where it’s the right answer. Sometimes you need one, sometimes several.

Can you stop erosion on my slope?

Usually yes — with regrading, swales to slow the water, and ground cover or hardscape to hold the soil. I’ll tell you what that slope actually needs.

Water’s getting under my house — can you help?

Yes — moving surface and footing water away from the house is where I start, and I handle crawlspace drainage too. I’ll come look and lay out the fix.

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