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Avatar for Atlas Excavation & Land Management
Atlas Excavation & Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Atlas Excavation answered my request for drainage help in an exceptionally professional and timely manner. They have the knowledge, the right heavy equipment and number of employees that got my job done right and at a price that I felt very reasonable. I had drainage problems and needed drainage pipe layed an over 300 feet of overgrowth that none wanted to touch. Atlas Excavation got the job done beautifully."
Response time5 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon and his team installed a front yard irrigation system for me and tilled and graded my entire yard. Jon and his team delivered high quality results! I had a lot of questions and Jon was attentive to all of them. I will 100% hire them again for my landscaping needs!"
BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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AffluentView LLC
4.3(
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed four 2 acre lots cleared all trees and shrubs hauled off and graded on real estate just purchased will continue to use them good smooth business"
 hardscape & landscape
Hardscaping
Best of the best
Tree works
Tree works

+91

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
122 neighbors recently requested a quote
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Serving Apex, 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
Avatar for Rivera Landscape, LLC
Rivera Landscape, LLC
4.5(
88
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are so thrilled with how our yard turned out! We've hired other landscaping companies before, but none have come close to the quality and service these guys delivered. They tackled every weed in our flower beds, trimmed all the bushes beautifully, and laid down fresh mulch and pine straw that completely refreshed the look of our yard. They worked quickly, cleaned up everything, and the price was fantastic. Truly the best experience we’ve had, highly recommend!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Envision Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kyle and his team at Envision lawn care have maintained my lawn this spring. Their rate was a bit less than other companies, but much better customer service and attention to details."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Everstone Material Hauling Inc
5.0(
10
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Everstone Material Hauling, Inc. specializes in the professional sales, delivery, and installation of aggregate, mulch, soil, sod, and small site excavation, clearing and grading. We also offer delivery-only services for building materials and select compact construction equipment, supporting both residential and commercial projects throughout the Youngsville, Wake Forest, and Raleigh areas. Our commitment to reliable service, transparent communication, and practical jobsite support ensures that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Equipment Delivery
Bagged Mulch
Gravel Delivery
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did a great job creating the stair rails and horizontal balusters. He is very meticulous that everything was centered and leveled. I appreciate his eye for detail. He was professional to work with. He was patient with all of my questions and changes. I am and will continue to refer others to him."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Overbay Construction, LLC
Overbay Construction, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did an excellent job on the patio. listened to our ideas and explained process and what it would take to get it completed. Had great knowledge and understanding of products and did not cut corners on the materials used. Project exceeded our expectations and at a great value. Great job Matt.."
Apex, Wall and Flagstone
wall steps flagstone
wall steps flagstone
Planters with steps
planters

+27

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

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.

Completion time ranges from days to weeks, contingent on project size, environmental conditions, and regulatory approvals.

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.

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