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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

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"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
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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
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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

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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

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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