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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.

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Accurate Grading and Demolition, Inc.

4.80(
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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It is hard to find a team that is well managed. Kameron is a great manager of his team. He is a strong leader and his business has great communication. He is also very knowledgable and has great resources that help him be creative in his projects. He took on a very challenging home drainage issue I had that required putting perimeter drainage around two sides of my house. I had a leaking basement and a home that a very difficult rock in the depths of the earth. The project needed to be modified to meet the unique needs of ground conditions and Kameron and his team worked with the challenges and I appreciated the work they did very much."

Linda L on March 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It is hard to find a team that is well managed. Kameron is a great manager of his team. He is a strong leader and his business has great communication. He is also very knowledgable and has great resources that help him be creative in his projects. He took on a very challenging home drainage issue I had that required putting perimeter drainage around two sides of my house. I had a leaking basement and a home that a very difficult rock in the depths of the earth. The project needed to be modified to meet the unique needs of ground conditions and Kameron and his team worked with the challenges and I appreciated the work they did very much."

Linda L on March 2023


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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION

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CHURCH JOHNSTON GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We do charge a $100 fee for quotes but we will refund this or apply it to the project should we work together!

"Very respectful and friendly. Needed to have a site cleared for construction and they were able to accommodate my needs as I lived on the property at the time of clearing and grading. I was more than satisfied with the results and time it took for them to complete the job."

Sal C on June 2024

we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! We do charge a $100 fee for quotes but we will refund this or apply it to the project should we work together!

"Very respectful and friendly. Needed to have a site cleared for construction and they were able to accommodate my needs as I lived on the property at the time of clearing and grading. I was more than satisfied with the results and time it took for them to complete the job."

Sal C on June 2024


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KainBrook Engineering Inc.

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KainBrook Engineering Inc.

5.00(
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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

KainBrook Engineering excels in precision excavation work, including footings, foundations, piles, augured holes, pools, bioretention systems, and underground utilities. Our expertise extends to small and medium grading projects, slope repairs, and land clearing. As a General Engineering Contractor, KainBrook collaborates with a range of vetted subcontractors skilled in Electrical, Plumbing, Drafting, and Carpentry. We are committed to delivering the highest quality work swiftly and meticulously, ensuring no harm comes to existing utilities or structures.

"I had a drainage issue around a building on a concrete pad on my property. Jake, the proprietor, visited, assessed the issue and made a plan to put channel drains in the concrete pad to drain the water. He was able to put two well placed drains in the areas needing drainage. We have since had two heavy rains. No water has collected and the drains functioned perfectly. Price was very reasonable and Jake was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!"

Kathleen G on March 2025

KainBrook Engineering excels in precision excavation work, including footings, foundations, piles, augured holes, pools, bioretention systems, and underground utilities. Our expertise extends to small and medium grading projects, slope repairs, and land clearing. As a General Engineering Contractor, KainBrook collaborates with a range of vetted subcontractors skilled in Electrical, Plumbing, Drafting, and Carpentry. We are committed to delivering the highest quality work swiftly and meticulously, ensuring no harm comes to existing utilities or structures.

"I had a drainage issue around a building on a concrete pad on my property. Jake, the proprietor, visited, assessed the issue and made a plan to put channel drains in the concrete pad to drain the water. He was able to put two well placed drains in the areas needing drainage. We have since had two heavy rains. No water has collected and the drains functioned perfectly. Price was very reasonable and Jake was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!"

Kathleen G on March 2025


Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.

5.00(
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Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.

5.00(
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Super Service Award
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20 local quotes requested
37 years of experience

Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Alex & Jose with Green Sphere Demolition, Inc., did a quality job, demolishing a large 24x14 Patio cover & a 5x9 metal tool shed. They're reliable, professional, & knowledgeable. We're very pleased with the end results, that was completed in one day. "

Richard C on July 2025

Green Sphere Demolition, Inc.is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Alex & Jose with Green Sphere Demolition, Inc., did a quality job, demolishing a large 24x14 Patio cover & a 5x9 metal tool shed. They're reliable, professional, & knowledgeable. We're very pleased with the end results, that was completed in one day. "

Richard C on July 2025


"Fantastic. I could not be more pleased with Proficient Gradeings solution, execution and completion of the work He and his crew Did for me. From the start I knew I was in capable hands. Alberto LISTENED to the problems I was having that was destroying a large dirt bank behind my house. His SOLUTION made perfect sense and I had a cost estimate and time schedule the very next day. Alberto arrived on time, ready to work with needed materials and equipment. Even with some additional work I added on the work was completed on time and there was no mess left. I have already hired Proficient grading to come back and do another unrelated job for Me and I have no doubt it will be done correctly, on time and on budget."

Ken B on October 2024

At Proficient Grading & Excavation, we take pride in the work we do. We strive to deliver a quality job in a timely and professional manner. Let’s us help you on your next project! Feel free to reach out!

"Fantastic. I could not be more pleased with Proficient Gradeings solution, execution and completion of the work He and his crew Did for me. From the start I knew I was in capable hands. Alberto LISTENED to the problems I was having that was destroying a large dirt bank behind my house. His SOLUTION made perfect sense and I had a cost estimate and time schedule the very next day. Alberto arrived on time, ready to work with needed materials and equipment. Even with some additional work I added on the work was completed on time and there was no mess left. I have already hired Proficient grading to come back and do another unrelated job for Me and I have no doubt it will be done correctly, on time and on budget."

Ken B on October 2024


Lazarit Electric

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Lazarit Electric

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Lazarit Electric is here to help with any project no matter the size. Services for home improvement, car charger, lighting, Landscaping lighting, ceiling fans, spa disconnects, and receptacles.

Lazarit Electric is here to help with any project no matter the size. Services for home improvement, car charger, lighting, Landscaping lighting, ceiling fans, spa disconnects, and receptacles.


hiles equipment

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hiles equipment

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Specializing in small grading, excavation, demolition, landscape design and more. Third generation owner operator that takes pride in his craftsmanship and strives for exceptional results.

Specializing in small grading, excavation, demolition, landscape design and more. Third generation owner operator that takes pride in his craftsmanship and strives for exceptional results.


DEVCO RT INC.

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DEVCO RT INC.

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2 years of experience

Site Development, Excavating, Grading, Earthwork, Underground Construction, Erosion Control, Drainage, Water & Sewer Lines As a certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business, we are not just constructing structures, our mission extends to building a better future for our fellow veterans and the local communities we serve. Our commitment to this goal is reflected in our every endeavor, from the quality of work to our unrivaled customer service.

Site Development, Excavating, Grading, Earthwork, Underground Construction, Erosion Control, Drainage, Water & Sewer Lines As a certified Disabled Veteran Owned Business, we are not just constructing structures, our mission extends to building a better future for our fellow veterans and the local communities we serve. Our commitment to this goal is reflected in our every endeavor, from the quality of work to our unrivaled customer service.


Straigh Edge Masonry

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Straigh Edge Masonry

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Decorative block, block wall, retaining walls, freestanding walls, block buildings/Enclosure, brick, stone, veneers, and more. You name it, we can help. Straight Edge Masonry focuses on providing quick, clean, and quality masonry. Having pride in our work is the secret behind our success in quality. We are a small company with big results. With 10 years of masonry experience there is no doubt we won't be able to help. I started Straight Edge Masonry to provide excellent craftsmanship and the way I go about doing so is by choosing qualified individuals and working as a team to be successful and achieve customer satisfaction.

Decorative block, block wall, retaining walls, freestanding walls, block buildings/Enclosure, brick, stone, veneers, and more. You name it, we can help. Straight Edge Masonry focuses on providing quick, clean, and quality masonry. Having pride in our work is the secret behind our success in quality. We are a small company with big results. With 10 years of masonry experience there is no doubt we won't be able to help. I started Straight Edge Masonry to provide excellent craftsmanship and the way I go about doing so is by choosing qualified individuals and working as a team to be successful and achieve customer satisfaction.


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenchers can dig holes as narrow as 4 inches or as wide as 4 feet. Check the specifications of the trencher you rent or buy to determine how wide it will cut into the landscape. Better yet, let the excavation company know how wide you’d like the trench to be, and they can help you choose the right trencher for the job (or do it for you).

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Most municipalities require excavation permits for any significant digging, especially if the excavation affects utilities or public property. However, permits for excavation depend on your local government and the scope of the project. Hire an experienced contractor for your excavation job so that they can be the ones to deal with permitting, not you. 

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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