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Silver Line Construction Plus

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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"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!"

Sammi E on June 2024

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"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!"

Sammi E on June 2024


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Step by Step Outdoor Living

4.88(
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Step by Step Outdoor Living

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Step by Step Outdoor Living is a well established company in Raleigh, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.

"Exceeded my Expectations. Charles and his Step By Step crew did 2 jobs for me. a 25'x30' blue stone patio, with gas firepit, sitting wall and drainage. Then did a 12'x12 Hot Tub Pad. couldn't be happier. will enjoy for years to come. Charles is young, but knowledgeable and professional. His main goal is customer satisfaction and to grow his business with happy customers!! He nailed it with me. Thanks Charles"

Dan L on January 2024

Step by Step Outdoor Living is a well established company in Raleigh, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.

"Exceeded my Expectations. Charles and his Step By Step crew did 2 jobs for me. a 25'x30' blue stone patio, with gas firepit, sitting wall and drainage. Then did a 12'x12 Hot Tub Pad. couldn't be happier. will enjoy for years to come. Charles is young, but knowledgeable and professional. His main goal is customer satisfaction and to grow his business with happy customers!! He nailed it with me. Thanks Charles"

Dan L on January 2024


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Cabrera's

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Cabrera's

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cabrera's, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Asheboro, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Cabrera's, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Asheboro, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Yates Landscaping Company

4.96(
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Yates Landscaping Company

4.96(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
80 local quotes requested

With over 22 years experience the Landscaping industry, Yates Landscaping Company is your industry expert in Forsyth county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Worked the job well. Didn't need any supervision."

Chuck T on June 2024

With over 22 years experience the Landscaping industry, Yates Landscaping Company is your industry expert in Forsyth county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Worked the job well. Didn't need any supervision."

Chuck T on June 2024


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GroundShapersLLC

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GroundShapersLLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025

Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025


KDT Grading, Inc.

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KDT Grading, Inc.

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15 local quotes requested
44 years of experience

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!


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Rocky Creek Grading LLC

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Rocky Creek Grading LLC

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11 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Rocky Creek Grading LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

Rocky Creek Grading LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.



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BWS Land Management Co

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BWS Land Management Co

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1 years of experience

Advance Welding & Fabrication Co offers Welding and fabrication services include flux core welding, aluminum welding, Tig Welding, Stick, plasma cutting, metal fabrication, dump truck box repair, Heavy Equipment, Utility Trailer, Custom Fabricated Metal Railings and more. We provide design, engineering, fabrication, and installation services to contractors and homeowners. We also offer complete mobile welding services including on site fabrication. Advance Welding & Fabrication Co provides turnkey services working with contractors, homeowners and property management companies from the estimating stage through erection, providing high end detailing and high-quality materials and erection services. We are located in Rockwell, North Carolina.

Advance Welding & Fabrication Co offers Welding and fabrication services include flux core welding, aluminum welding, Tig Welding, Stick, plasma cutting, metal fabrication, dump truck box repair, Heavy Equipment, Utility Trailer, Custom Fabricated Metal Railings and more. We provide design, engineering, fabrication, and installation services to contractors and homeowners. We also offer complete mobile welding services including on site fabrication. Advance Welding & Fabrication Co provides turnkey services working with contractors, homeowners and property management companies from the estimating stage through erection, providing high end detailing and high-quality materials and erection services. We are located in Rockwell, North Carolina.


"Great communication. Awesome work! Recieved exactly what I asked for."

Yoselin V on August 2024

We specialize in land leveling and grading, including lawn care and mowing. With over 20 years of experience, we leave our customers satisfied. Text for a free estimate. Hablamos español.

"Great communication. Awesome work! Recieved exactly what I asked for."

Yoselin V on August 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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