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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bearclaws excavation
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You will not go wrong hiring Josh Faircloth dba Bearclaws Excavation. Polite, professional, personable AND gets the job done efficiently going the extra mile to be sure you received what you wanted and at an affordable price. It was a very positive experience and those can be hard to find. He exceeded my expectations."
clearing
clearing
clearing
clearing
land clearing

+1

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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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GroundShapersLLC
5.0(
10
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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
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Yates Landscaping Company
4.8(
39
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Worked the job well. Didn't need any supervision."
Response time1 day
66 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Blue Ridge Tradesman LLC
5.0(
7
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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
Response rate88%
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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
Response rate100%
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

"Step By Step Outdoor Living does great work, they installed an amazing patio and fireplace for us. Very good communication and great work!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rocky Creek Grading LLC
5.0(
2
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Advance, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I would highly recommend Rocky Creek Grading for all of your grading/demolition work. They skillfully removed two old mobile homes off of my property and left the lots neat and clean. They exceded all of my expectations!"
Lake dam repair
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

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