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Avatar for JW Grading And Excavation, LLC
JW Grading And Excavation, LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Browns Summit, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired JW Grading to clear our 2 acre lot for new construction and install our driveway, they done an amazing job. We are very pleased and would recommend them to anyone beginning the process of building a new home"
Grading and Excavation
New home site
New home site
New home site
New home site

+18

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Browns Summit, 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
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bearclaws excavation
5.0(
6
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Browns Summit, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cleared about 2 acres for us, did a fantastic job. On time completion, fair pricing, and the space looks great now! Highly recommend."
clearing
clearing
clearing
clearing
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GroundShapersLLC
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Browns Summit, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job, no issues. Would definitely hire GroundShapers again for future jobs."
Gravel driveway installation
Residential grading
Commercial grading
Parking lot addition
Landscaping

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Browns Summit, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Rubio did a good job and cleaned up after himself."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+44

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Step by Step Outdoor Living
4.9(
8
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Browns Summit, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Step By Step Outdoor Living does great work, they installed an amazing patio and fireplace for us. Very good communication and great work!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evans LandWork
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Browns Summit, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"John did exactly what I needed in my yard. He was quick to respond to my request. Very respectful man. Would hire him again!"
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu

+8

Response time2 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Browns Summit, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Customers say: Quick response

"Very pleased with Hawks Transportation. I hired them to demolish a large garage on my property. He also demolished a house for us at another location. Everything was handled very professionally. Travis was wonderful to work with. He did everything he promised to do in the timeframe that I needed. He under promised and over delivered!!! Would definitely recommend and hire again if needed."
Response time12 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Stultz Landscape
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Browns Summit, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"It was fast service. My grass was in desperate need of cutting and they got out there right away and did a great job."
Remove Pine Needles and Spread Mulch
After Mulch Spread
Trimmed Shrubs and Removed Ornamental Trees
Trimmed Shrubs and Spread Mulch
Remove 2 Ornamental Trees

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

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. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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