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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 Candor, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Conway Tree Service
4.9(
77
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Candor, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can only say good about the work Gregg Conway did for me removing trees; leveling property and creating a driveway with Crush and Run. I am very pleased and have already recommended them for a significant tree removal. Amazing Work. Looking forward to future projects."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pressure Wash Guys, LLC
4.4(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Candor, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Adrian did a great job clearing off debris on my garage roof and cleaning it. Very responsive. It was quick and easy to get done and good value too. Highly recommended!"
Tustin home
Before and after for gutter cleaning
pressure washing deck
Before and after window cleaning
1 year since the last cleaning of these windows

+14

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Buffalo Creek Land Management
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Candor, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Buffalo Creek Land Management L.L.C., we specialize in reliable, high-quality land services across Hoke County and surrounding areas. Our team provides expert land clearing, forestry mulching, grading, and brush removal, demo and excavation for homeowners, farmers, and developers.

Pond build
Pond build
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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