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Schneider Landscape Works, LLC

1675 Kite Town Rd
4.94(
34
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Schneider Landscape Works, LLC

1675 Kite Town Rd
4.94(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Schneider Landscape Works, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great from start to finish. Arrived on time for the appointment, provided a fair quote quickly and completed the job professionally. Definitely would hire again."

Henry D on February 2024

Schneider Landscape Works, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great from start to finish. Arrived on time for the appointment, provided a fair quote quickly and completed the job professionally. Definitely would hire again."

Henry D on February 2024


24K Hauling, Inc.

3555 River Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

24K Hauling, Inc.

3555 River Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are the gold standard for hauling services and have over 5 years experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! References are available upon request. Give us a call today, and let's get started.

We are the gold standard for hauling services and have over 5 years experience in the industry. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! References are available upon request. Give us a call today, and let's get started.


TN Earthmoving

615 Gum Swamp Rd.
4.93(
7
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Approved Pro

TN Earthmoving

615 Gum Swamp Rd.
4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

With over 20 years in the excavation industry we are the experts you need in order to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from grading to building entire ponds and only provide high quality work in a variety of counties. We will treat your home and business as we would treat our own. Give TN Earthmoving a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Great to work with and did exactly what we needed! Fair price, and completed project on time! Communicated throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Rene T on February 2024

With over 20 years in the excavation industry we are the experts you need in order to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from grading to building entire ponds and only provide high quality work in a variety of counties. We will treat your home and business as we would treat our own. Give TN Earthmoving a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Great to work with and did exactly what we needed! Fair price, and completed project on time! Communicated throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Rene T on February 2024


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Atkins Land Management & Solutions

494 Tedder Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Atkins Land Management & Solutions

494 Tedder Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
33 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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Jeremy Williams

1300 North Carolina Street
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

Jeremy Williams

1300 North Carolina Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional "

Antwone P on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional "

Antwone P on May 2025


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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
No reviews yet

R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
No reviews yet
8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


"Great. Courteous. Timely great Job. Would use again"

Martha S on September 2024

Cameron Transportation is a hauling and excavating business located in Wilson NC. We do small excavating job. Also, we haul rock, topsoil, and fill dirt. I have over 20 year in construction.

"Great. Courteous. Timely great Job. Would use again"

Martha S on September 2024


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Thomas Property Solutions

915 North Carolina 581
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Thomas Property Solutions

915 North Carolina 581
No reviews yet
1 years of experience

Let us clean up up your property. Licensed and insured We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small . We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small .

Let us clean up up your property. Licensed and insured We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small . We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small .



Blackmans Driveway and landscaping services

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Blackmans Driveway and landscaping services

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We are a multi-functioning grading, and site-prep business. We can build driveways, grade land to drain, do site prep for future construction, excavation for underground structures, install drainage structures and much more. At Blackman's Grading and Landscaping Services, the customer is number 1!

We are a multi-functioning grading, and site-prep business. We can build driveways, grade land to drain, do site prep for future construction, excavation for underground structures, install drainage structures and much more. At Blackman's Grading and Landscaping Services, the customer is number 1!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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