S & R Turf & Irrigation Equipment, LLC is a sod farm and turf services company located in Aynor, South Carolina, between Myrtle Beach and Florence. For over 20 years, the company has provided agronomic and drainage expertise to the golf, athletic field, and turf grass industries. The company offers six varieties of farm-fresh sod, including Certified Tifway 419 Bermuda, Certified TifBlair Centipede, Non-Certified Bermuda, Centipede, Zenith Zoysia, and Crowne Zoysia. Sod is available for both commercial and residential applications, with delivery services throughout the region. S & R Turf specializes in athletic field construction, utilizing specialized equipment and state-of-the-art laser grading technology to build playing surfaces with proper drainage and irrigation systems, soil amendments, and turf specifications. The company maintains membership in the American Sports Builders Association to stay current on athletic field construction specifications and safety standards. Additional services include comprehensive golf course maintenance and irrigation, encompassing pump station services, fertilization, spraying, and aerification. The company's educated team focuses on delivering high-quality projects while meeting client goals, timelines, and budgets. Owner Stephen Rabon holds a degree in Turf Grass Management and applies this technical knowledge across all service areas.
BlackWater Paving LLC is a full-service asphalt contractor serving the Carolinas, specializing in sports complex construction and outdoor athletic surfaces. Founded in 2020 by David Dunn and Matthew Lewis, the company brings over 20 years of combined industry experience to every project. The company provides comprehensive paving services for sports facilities including tennis courts, basketball courts, pickleball courts, and running tracks. Their expertise extends to roadways, parking lots, driveways, patching, decorative and stamped asphalt, and sealcoating. BlackWater Paving also offers professional striping services for driveways, parking lots, and tennis courts. Beyond paving, the company handles complete sitework including site preparation, hauling, and grading. Their drainage solutions encompass French drains, RCP/CPP culverts, catch basins, yard drains, and ditching. Demolition services include driveway and parking lot removal, as well as lot and land clearing. Site management capabilities include consulting, project management, and estimation. David Dunn advanced from laborer to foreman by age 25, gaining experience across diverse projects from driveways to interstates. Matthew Lewis transitioned from field work to estimating and project management, overseeing roadway crews and projects. This family-owned company operates from Galivants Ferry, South Carolina, emphasizing integrity, professionalism, and quality workmanship in all projects.