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Atlas Excavation & Land Management
5.0(
13
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
60
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
23
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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

Approved

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(
13
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Serving Apex, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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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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

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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