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AffluentView LLC
4.3(
60
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed four 2 acre lots cleared all trees and shrubs hauled off and graded on real estate just purchased will continue to use them good smooth business"
 hardscape & landscape
Hardscaping
Best of the best
Tree works
Tree works

+91

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
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2D Professionals, LLC
4.1(
90
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David knew exactly how to solve my issues with drainage and a washed out rock pathway leading to my backyard. Great work by his entire team and completed quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended"
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Drainage Outlet & Water Garden - Rolesville, NC

+139

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allison s Welding is awesome - quality work and delightful to work with. Our rails are perfect and Josh and his team are courteous and punctual. Our house is almost one hundred years old and they matched our original railings so that they fit right in. We highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Johnson Lawncare and Haul
5.0(
16
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very pleased to have found Johnson Lawncare and Haul. I am very happy with the service. Professional, courteous, and very reliable. I would highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Gators
5.0(
8
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Great Services and they did it faster than expected. Great prices and worth it. I like that they remained professionally all the time. Also they gave me a discount for the full price."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clearly Leveled Up LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clearly Leveled Up was great. They arrived on time and started working right away. The workers, Mike and BJ were very professional. They were courteous and very easy to converse with. They did exactly what we asked for and we love it !!! Wish we could have sent the photos of the work but the system keeps telling us the file was too large."
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pond
pond
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+10

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Everstone Material Hauling Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Everstone Material Hauling, Inc. specializes in the professional sales, delivery, and installation of aggregate, mulch, soil, sod, and small site excavation, clearing and grading. We also offer delivery-only services for building materials and select compact construction equipment, supporting both residential and commercial projects throughout the Youngsville, Wake Forest, and Raleigh areas. Our commitment to reliable service, transparent communication, and practical jobsite support ensures that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Equipment Delivery
Bagged Mulch
Gravel Delivery
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PK Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
45
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edwin came out to diagnose my water heater. He was incredibly helpful and patient. I would certainly hire him for other projects. He is obviously knowledgeable and been in the business many years. He is great at communicating and explaining issues. He arrived during the time I was told, which is always a plus."
Water Filter for City Water
Water Softener for Well Water
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless Water Heaters
Install New Water Filter

+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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. 

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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