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Avatar for Thermo Direct Inc.
Thermo Direct Inc.
4901 Trademark Dr
4.51(
183
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Approved Pro
Thermo Direct Inc.
4901 Trademark Dr
4.51(
183
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
263 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!

"Thermo Direct replied quickly and was able to perform the services I required. I would recommend them to anyone that requires the services of a plumber."

Johnathan B on August 2024

For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!

"Thermo Direct replied quickly and was able to perform the services I required. I would recommend them to anyone that requires the services of a plumber."

Johnathan B on August 2024


Avatar for Streamline Services, Inc
Streamline Services, Inc
6521 MT HERMAN RD
4.71(
712
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Approved Pro
Streamline Services, Inc
6521 MT HERMAN RD
4.71(
712
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
193 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

Streamline Services, Inc. has been serving the plumbing, electrical and HVAC needs of Raleigh and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We offer 24/7 support and fast, same day repairs. We are a family-owned and operated business. We're committed to providing the highest quality service with our licensed and certified technicians, continuing training, and dedication to our community. Our core values are simple yet impact the way we go about our day – dependable, dedicated, positive, eager to learn, process-driven, and humble. The relationships we cultivate and develop amongst ourselves and with customers is something we pride ourselves with every day.

"I used Streamline Services to replace my HVAC system and to install insulation on the ductwork in my basement in August 2024, and unfortunately that was an extremely expensive mistake. We have since had them out 7 times that I have record of to repair issues related to the ductwork insulation, at extreme disruption to mine and my husband’s jobs which are based in our home, and on 2 of those occasions they also had a manager supervising. It’s the least of my concerns at this point but they left a mess each time they came, insulation scraps and screws all over the place and tape stuck to the floor. After all that, the insulation has never been properly adhered to the ductwork and has fallen down repeatedly, there are multiple areas all over our basement where the fiberglass insulation is exposed and where the tape has visibly lifted and the insulation is just resting on top of the duct. Their communication is somehow even worse than their workmanship. I’ve been trying to speak to a manager about a refund since December (I have record of 10 such inquiries I made in that time) and I’ve either been ignored or told that someone will call me and it never happens. They did give me a refund that amounted to roughly 8% of what I paid for the duct wrapping about two weeks ago, without contacting me or letting me know which I found odd, however that is not at all reflective of what I should be refunded after all of this and I think they just did it in hopes that I would leave them alone. I really wanted to resolve this with them amicably and have been exceedingly patient with them but unfortunately that goodwill hasn’t been reciprocated. We paid for our ducts to be wrapped and sealed and I think it’s clear we didn’t get what we paid for."

Tyler A on March 2025

Streamline Services, Inc. has been serving the plumbing, electrical and HVAC needs of Raleigh and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We offer 24/7 support and fast, same day repairs. We are a family-owned and operated business. We're committed to providing the highest quality service with our licensed and certified technicians, continuing training, and dedication to our community. Our core values are simple yet impact the way we go about our day – dependable, dedicated, positive, eager to learn, process-driven, and humble. The relationships we cultivate and develop amongst ourselves and with customers is something we pride ourselves with every day.

"I used Streamline Services to replace my HVAC system and to install insulation on the ductwork in my basement in August 2024, and unfortunately that was an extremely expensive mistake. We have since had them out 7 times that I have record of to repair issues related to the ductwork insulation, at extreme disruption to mine and my husband’s jobs which are based in our home, and on 2 of those occasions they also had a manager supervising. It’s the least of my concerns at this point but they left a mess each time they came, insulation scraps and screws all over the place and tape stuck to the floor. After all that, the insulation has never been properly adhered to the ductwork and has fallen down repeatedly, there are multiple areas all over our basement where the fiberglass insulation is exposed and where the tape has visibly lifted and the insulation is just resting on top of the duct. Their communication is somehow even worse than their workmanship. I’ve been trying to speak to a manager about a refund since December (I have record of 10 such inquiries I made in that time) and I’ve either been ignored or told that someone will call me and it never happens. They did give me a refund that amounted to roughly 8% of what I paid for the duct wrapping about two weeks ago, without contacting me or letting me know which I found odd, however that is not at all reflective of what I should be refunded after all of this and I think they just did it in hopes that I would leave them alone. I really wanted to resolve this with them amicably and have been exceedingly patient with them but unfortunately that goodwill hasn’t been reciprocated. We paid for our ducts to be wrapped and sealed and I think it’s clear we didn’t get what we paid for."

Tyler A on March 2025


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Horizon Services
540 Pylon Dr
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Horizon Services
540 Pylon Dr
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
133 local quotes requested

Here we can best help you to find what way our company can assist you. We provide Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC work to best fit your needs.

"Went fine."

Maks W on April 2022

Here we can best help you to find what way our company can assist you. We provide Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC work to best fit your needs.

"Went fine."

Maks W on April 2022


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Optimal Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
203 Bridgeport Circle
4.72(
25
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Approved Pro
Optimal Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
203 Bridgeport Circle
4.72(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

Locally, family owned and operated plumbing company that believes in doing the right thing 100% of the time. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing to us.

"Ryan Smith of optimal plumbing did a fantastic job!! I can not express enough how happy I am with the work he and his helper did. I am so glad I hired optimal plumbing for this job. I will always hire optimal plumbing for all my plumbing needs and will recomend them to anybody else."

Dale W on April 2024

Locally, family owned and operated plumbing company that believes in doing the right thing 100% of the time. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing to us.

"Ryan Smith of optimal plumbing did a fantastic job!! I can not express enough how happy I am with the work he and his helper did. I am so glad I hired optimal plumbing for this job. I will always hire optimal plumbing for all my plumbing needs and will recomend them to anybody else."

Dale W on April 2024


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American Property Maintenance Company
115 High Rock Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
American Property Maintenance Company
115 High Rock Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

We are a turnkey Earthworks and hard scape company. American Property Maintenance specializes in drainage design, solutions, and mediation. Our knowledge and experience allows us to mediate storm water and drainage problems with a combination of NDS solutions, grading, excavation, and retaining walls. We install both structural and decorative retaining walls. We design and install interlocking pavers and natural stone walkways and patios. In combination of our services we can turn an unusable area into a wonderful outdoor living space for yours and other to enjoy. We provide commercial and residential lot clearing, grubbing, erosion control, stabilization, and excavation. Give us a call today to see how we can help you!

"Over the last few years I’ve worked with APMC now on nine different projects. Four for myself, three for immediate neighbors, and two for family. Everyone’s been more than satisfied which is why we always call them up for our other projects or recommend them."

Jerry C on October 2023

We are a turnkey Earthworks and hard scape company. American Property Maintenance specializes in drainage design, solutions, and mediation. Our knowledge and experience allows us to mediate storm water and drainage problems with a combination of NDS solutions, grading, excavation, and retaining walls. We install both structural and decorative retaining walls. We design and install interlocking pavers and natural stone walkways and patios. In combination of our services we can turn an unusable area into a wonderful outdoor living space for yours and other to enjoy. We provide commercial and residential lot clearing, grubbing, erosion control, stabilization, and excavation. Give us a call today to see how we can help you!

"Over the last few years I’ve worked with APMC now on nine different projects. Four for myself, three for immediate neighbors, and two for family. Everyone’s been more than satisfied which is why we always call them up for our other projects or recommend them."

Jerry C on October 2023


Neptune's Excavation and Land Management
Based In
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Neptune's Excavation and Land Management
Based In
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

We specialize in tree service/land clearing, demolition, grading, drainage, bushhog/brush cutting 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!

"He went above and beyond what I asked him to do I will be hiring him again to clear out more of my land."

Jimmie G on August 2024

We specialize in tree service/land clearing, demolition, grading, drainage, bushhog/brush cutting 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!

"He went above and beyond what I asked him to do I will be hiring him again to clear out more of my land."

Jimmie G on August 2024


Avatar for Lewis EXC
Lewis EXC
905 Parrish St
4.85(
11
)
Approved Pro
Lewis EXC
905 Parrish St
4.85(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"no"

Rodney J on February 2024

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all our client's unique needs. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"no"

Rodney J on February 2024


Avatar for DetCon Services LLC
DetCon Services LLC
1025 Charlie Ln
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
DetCon Services LLC
1025 Charlie Ln
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are an experienced crew. I am excited to work with you on your project. Reliability and quality are our mission. Excavation is our expertise but check out all that we offer. Call for an estimate today!

"Back and Side yards. Regraded. Installed walk paths, timber perimeter, water diverting ditch, concrete boulders, 5 catch basin French drain system, leveled gravel, fescue grass sod with press. Excellent service. Available and responds quickly. Friendly. Professional. Fast."

Michael A on June 2023

We are an experienced crew. I am excited to work with you on your project. Reliability and quality are our mission. Excavation is our expertise but check out all that we offer. Call for an estimate today!

"Back and Side yards. Regraded. Installed walk paths, timber perimeter, water diverting ditch, concrete boulders, 5 catch basin French drain system, leveled gravel, fescue grass sod with press. Excellent service. Available and responds quickly. Friendly. Professional. Fast."

Michael A on June 2023


Avatar for Patriot Excavation, LLC
Patriot Excavation, LLC
103 Holly Ranch Court
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Patriot Excavation, LLC
103 Holly Ranch Court
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers. Trip charge of $35 is applied for initial consultation, reimbursed with a signed contract.

"Great for lot and brush clearing."

Kevin B on November 2022

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers. Trip charge of $35 is applied for initial consultation, reimbursed with a signed contract.

"Great for lot and brush clearing."

Kevin B on November 2022


Bolton Property Maintenance
6517 Cablewood Drive
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Bolton Property Maintenance
6517 Cablewood Drive
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great courtesy and on time."

Rusty S on July 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great courtesy and on time."

Rusty S on July 2022

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FAQs for excavation projects in Raleigh, NC

Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type. 

When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.

Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.

While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs. 

In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.

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