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Avatar for Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mauricio and his team cleaned our patio and rebuilt our back steps. They took the time to ensure it was done right and it looks amazing. They had originally done our patio pavers during the pandemic and reached out to work with them again. I highly recommend them for your project."
Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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 Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"M&D Property Solutions did a great job at installing a Radon mitigation system for us. Braden was awesome to work with! All done in one day and completely satisfied with it. I would definitely recommend!"
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Shadyside landscaping
4.5(
184
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a complete back door & framing installed, a bottom shelf to my kitchen cabinets under the sink, and repairs on my outside boundary fence. I was very impressed with the quality of work I got. I could not expect to get any better than what they did. And, they cleaned up all the areas they worked in, and you would never know they had been there. I have a couple more carpentry jobs and I certainly intend to use them."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Clearly Leveled Up LLC
Clearly Leveled Up LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Chapel Hill, 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
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+10

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Serv Enterprises
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vert Life Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Braylon can do any outdoor project that involves stone, brick, concrete, or wood. I needed a quick retaining wall repair on a oreexisting patio that another company had done and Braylon was able to expertly take over the job and work within my budget and creat a beautiful outdoor space. I am already lining him up for 2 more large jobs for me becasue of my faith on him."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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