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Avatar for Matem Landscaping
Matem Landscaping
4.7(
68
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very thorough job and a great price. I'll do business with them again."
Before
finished work
Finished work
Full service Lawn Maintenance
Before

+56

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for GroundShapersLLC
GroundShapersLLC
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job, no issues. Would definitely hire GroundShapers again for future jobs."
Gravel driveway installation
Residential grading
Commercial grading
Parking lot addition
Landscaping

+3

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Avatar for Silver Line Construction Plus
Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bearclaws excavation
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cleared about 2 acres for us, did a fantastic job. On time completion, fair pricing, and the space looks great now! Highly recommend."
clearing
clearing
clearing
clearing
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Yates Landscaping Company
4.8(
39
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Really happy to have found them!! Did a great job for a really good price!"
Response time1 day
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Avatar for Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Rubio did a good job and cleaned up after himself."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+44

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Ridge Tradesman LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent attention to detail and communication during project which included excavation alongside exterior wall to remove and replace moisture barrier and stripping interior basement walls and reapplying primer and Drylock. The project also required disassembly and reassembly of wine racks and work benches. Dirk would not quit until he was satisfied that it met his high standard. Extremely pleased and I would not hesitate to hire again. Project came in on budget and clean up was thorough."
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greener Horizons Enterprises
4.8(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes. Trees were removed. Limbs were stacked up so they could be cut into firewood. Area was graded so that it could be ready to sow grass. Everything I desired to be done was accomplished . Extremely satisfied."
land development
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Step by Step Outdoor Living
4.9(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Turned our back yard into a functional and beautiful space that we love entertaining in now. Charlie, the owner, is very easy to work with and his crew does great work!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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