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Triangle Stump Removal & More
4.8(
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Owner operator Michael Chafin, Arborist. Went above and beyond my expectations. And provided excellent service in a timely manner. And went above and beyond cleaning up afterwards. Also blowing away debris, which included the pollen on our front steps and porch. What happily recommend for your arborist and stump grinding services. Thank you Michael for your professionalism."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Joshua Home Repairs
5.0(
48
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Joshua to powerwash the exterior of our home. We'd tried to remove stubborn mildrew and grime ourselves. Joshua did a great job getting the siding clean. It looks great now."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Plumbing Project
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Handyman Services Project

+20

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon and his team installed a front yard irrigation system for me and tilled and graded my entire yard. Jon and his team delivered high quality results! I had a lot of questions and Jon was attentive to all of them. I will 100% hire them again for my landscaping needs!"
BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
57
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend Sweetgrass Landscaping. They removed an 80’ dying hedge that was full of invasive plants/vines, monkey grass, etc. They worked as a team and completed the job in 3 hours - including clean-up. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again!"
Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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AffluentView LLC
4.3(
60
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I stay out in a ranch my driveway was 2 miles long with major drainage issues especially by the lake everybody I called would not take on project called Gerardo with affluent view came out with proper guys and experienced operators and they nailed it I recommend them big time"
 hardscape & landscape
Hardscaping
Best of the best
Tree works
Tree works

+91

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
123 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rivera Landscape, LLC
4.5(
88
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Took a very neglected yard, cleaned it up and hauled away debris so that Iâ m not embarrassed anymore. Did it in record time and the work was top notch. Very reasonable price. Iâ d definitely hire them again"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Envision Landscaping LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kyle and his team at Envision lawn care have maintained my lawn this spring. Their rate was a bit less than other companies, but much better customer service and attention to details."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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2D Professionals, LLC
4.1(
90
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Serving Cary, NC and surrounding areas

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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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+139

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Everstone Material Hauling Inc
5.0(
10
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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
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

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