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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 Buxton, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atlantic Excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"fast service...very dependable and timely.. 3 100ft trees removed"
After the clean out
Before the cleanup
After the sand is gone
It's all in the details
When your big pool arrives on a truck

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bateman Civil Survey Company, PC
3.2(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The surveyors were very professional and accurate. The office staff were amazing (very understanding and knowledgeable). Our job was completed in less than a week. I would recommend them to anyone looking for this type of service. Pricing was competitive, considering all the history they searched before doing the survey."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Appalachian Pumping
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

"Don promptly returned my call for service of my septic tank. I called on a Friday afternoon, and the work was performed on Tuesday morning. He charged a reasonable price and did a very professional job. His assistant Donald, was also very professional. The work took approximately half an hour and was done very efficiently.
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Richard S General Services
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

kitchen wall open up
crawl space repair
apartment build out
apartment build out
apartment build out

+29

Response time3 days
Response rate96%
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Clark’s Excavation & Landscaping
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Superior Earthworks & Septic, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Buxton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Superior Earthworks & Septic has been dedicated to this craft for over 10 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business! 8-5pm m-f

Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep
Site prep

+5

Response time20 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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