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Outdoor Experts
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"The job was to create a low retaining wall along my driveway. This included creating a drain and runoff pipe. The result was very good. The project was finished in a timely manner. The group also refaced my mailbox and driveway gate which had deteriorated. This project was also well done. In addition to the stonework, they have also replaced decking. I have been very satisfied with everything they have done on my property."
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall

+3

Recommended by5%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
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Living area
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
A&S Siteworks
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

“My name is Damian Anderson, owner of A&S Siteworks. We provide professional grading, excavation, drainage, and landscape construction services with a strong focus on quality, communication, and detail. We work hard to make projects smooth from start to finish and build long-term relationships with our clients

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4A Dirtwork
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m Hunter Stephens owner of 4A Dirtworks the name came from my 4 daughters all their names begin with A. I do every job like it is my own because every job is a reflection of me. Me and my guys are professional and respectful and always aim to please our customers.

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Turnbull Services
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I am a hardworking veteran looking for opportunities to utilize my skills. I aim to provide services in a timely, organized, and professional manner. Outside of the military, I have leadership experience in various career fields. I have worked in landscaping, demolition, residential construction, small home repairs, bath and countertop refinishing, moving operations, furniture assembly, and other labor-intensive job positions. I look forward to all future opportunities to execute tasks with quality performance and leave customers satisfied. If you would like to contact directly for service, please call me 704-431-3216 or email me at [email protected].

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

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.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

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