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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 Castle Hayne, 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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McDuffie Property Services
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Castle Hayne, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In addition to lawn care & mowing, Mr. McDuffie evaluated my drainage problems, devised a solution, & perfectly fixed the issue. New drainage system works as planned. I now have a lawn that?s just what I wanted. I?m very pleased with all of his work. He is honest and caring about his work, always making sure the work satisfies. Honesty and integrity are very important to me. I would highly recommend ."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blanton Land Management
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Castle Hayne, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn’t be happier with the work Blanton Land Management did! The final result exceeded my expectations, my yard looks absolutely beautiful. They transformed the space into something both functional and stunning, and you can really tell they take pride in their craft. Their pricing was fair, and the entire process felt smooth and stress free. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for reliable, skilled, and creative landscapers. I’ll definitely be using them again for future projects!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legacy EarthWerks
4.2(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Castle Hayne, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Before they showed up, my yard looked like it was auditioning for a Discovery Channel documentary. A few days later, it looked like it belonged on a landscaping magazine cover. Great communication, fair pricing, and they treated my property like it was their own. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat… assuming I can convince my wife we need to clear more land. 10/10 would let them bulldoze my property again. The only complaint I have is now my wife expects the inside of the house to look as good as the outside."
forestry mulching
Finished Product
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Three Pines Construction, Inc.
3.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Castle Hayne, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This project expanded greatly from the original quote. Levi worked with us and all extra projects were very fairly quoted. There have been delays and there is still a finish job to be completed. The delays really have not been the fault of the contractor. I would hire him again."
Fresh poly
Other side view
Post and beam
Addition floor joists
Post, beam, and joists

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

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