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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024


M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022


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GroundShapersLLC

5.00(
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GroundShapersLLC

5.00(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025

Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025


"Landon regraded and added new gravel to my driveway. Filled in holes and leveled everything out. He was on time, professional and had the best price around. He handled everything from the grading to the hauling of gravel and gave me a quote beforehand. "

Riley P on December 2025

Would not recommend to use angi

"Landon regraded and added new gravel to my driveway. Filled in holes and leveled everything out. He was on time, professional and had the best price around. He handled everything from the grading to the hauling of gravel and gave me a quote beforehand. "

Riley P on December 2025


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Stowers Utility Company

5.00(
3
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Stowers Utility Company

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very responsive and able to communicate in timely manner. Great professional work."

Brendon C on October 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very responsive and able to communicate in timely manner. Great professional work."

Brendon C on October 2022


"Excellent company! Mr. Johnson was very professional, knowledgeable, timely, and provided A1 customer service. I would highly recommend this company to other customers!"

Brian S on December 2022

Welcome to Old North Company Excavating and Grading proudly servicing Lake Norman and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve.

"Excellent company! Mr. Johnson was very professional, knowledgeable, timely, and provided A1 customer service. I would highly recommend this company to other customers!"

Brian S on December 2022


L & G Landscaping

4.13(
108
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L & G Landscaping

4.13(
108
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

L & G Landscaping has been in business for over 5 years! Proudly serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. We are guaranteed to leave you with a job well done! We specialize in all aspects of professional lawn care including monthly maintenance and bi-weekly mowing. When you smile we smile. Our role is to make you happy. Flexible pay and working schedule. Need a last minute yard cut before a big day? Call L&G and we will take care of you.

"Isaac agreed to core aerate and provide an overseed to my lawn as requested and did not disappoint. Most of your professional landscapers require that you use their grass for any overseeding projects, but in my case I had already purchased a seed of preference and Isaac was willing to accommodate. I had also personally did the first dethatching of the lawn 1 week prior. Isaac was very responsive with giving me a quote, which was fair. In fact, I ended up calling him back days later to see if he could do the job about a week earlier than what we had originally scheduled and thankfully he was accommodating in meeting my wish during one of the busiest times of the fall season. He arrived on time, responsive via text and phone. He was professional and efficient in making sure of keeping unwanted grass seed out of the shrub and tree beds. Attention to detail was awesome. Nice work. I highly recommend his services."

Fred T on November 2024

L & G Landscaping has been in business for over 5 years! Proudly serving Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas. We are guaranteed to leave you with a job well done! We specialize in all aspects of professional lawn care including monthly maintenance and bi-weekly mowing. When you smile we smile. Our role is to make you happy. Flexible pay and working schedule. Need a last minute yard cut before a big day? Call L&G and we will take care of you.

"Isaac agreed to core aerate and provide an overseed to my lawn as requested and did not disappoint. Most of your professional landscapers require that you use their grass for any overseeding projects, but in my case I had already purchased a seed of preference and Isaac was willing to accommodate. I had also personally did the first dethatching of the lawn 1 week prior. Isaac was very responsive with giving me a quote, which was fair. In fact, I ended up calling him back days later to see if he could do the job about a week earlier than what we had originally scheduled and thankfully he was accommodating in meeting my wish during one of the busiest times of the fall season. He arrived on time, responsive via text and phone. He was professional and efficient in making sure of keeping unwanted grass seed out of the shrub and tree beds. Attention to detail was awesome. Nice work. I highly recommend his services."

Fred T on November 2024


Fleet Hauling and Grading

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Fleet Hauling and Grading

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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fleet Hauling and Grading is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Fleet Hauling and Grading is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


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Hills Clearing Grading and Septic LLC

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Hills Clearing Grading and Septic LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a new start up but have years and years of experience. Most of us are older and have completed our primary careers and work because we love to. Most of us are jack of all trades and have fun working with you. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are a small family business that will go out of the way to keep our customers happy and always try to over exceed expectations. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a new start up but have years and years of experience. Most of us are older and have completed our primary careers and work because we love to. Most of us are jack of all trades and have fun working with you. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are a small family business that will go out of the way to keep our customers happy and always try to over exceed expectations. We look forward to earning your business!


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Hyatt Landscaping, Inc.

4.93(
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Hyatt Landscaping, Inc.

4.93(
130
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hyatt Landscaping, Inc. is a family owned landscape firm with over 35 years experience in the Green Industry. Located in the Charlotte area, our services include, but are not limited to: custom landscape design installation, grading and drainage, irrigation, water feature construction, retaining walls and landscape lighting. Our company prides itself in its quality, punctuality and dependability. Our staff, which consists of: N.C. Registered Landscape Contractors N.C. Certified Plant Professionals N.C. Licensed Irrigation Contractors, and Licensed Pesticide Applicators is eager to serve the needs of your community. Our desire to develop life-long relationships with customers compliments the quality of products and services available. Thank you for your interest in our firm. Feel free to contact us regarding any specific questions you may have. We provide landscaping services, including hardscapes, lighting, irrigation, grading, drainage, trees and shrubs, in Charlotte, Huntersville, Concord, Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, and more.

"I loved that, with Hyatt, expectations were met and there was absolutely no drama. (a good thing and, sadly, more rare when working with any contractor these days). At the initial consultation, I asked for a phased plan, since I would not be able to do everything all at once. What I got was exactly what I asked for and once we broke down the scope of work, that's precisely what was performed. The guys were on time, friendly and focused. They completed their work, cleaned up and left. Expectations matched perfectly. I'll be calling on them again in the near future."

Shawn P on May 2025

Hyatt Landscaping, Inc. is a family owned landscape firm with over 35 years experience in the Green Industry. Located in the Charlotte area, our services include, but are not limited to: custom landscape design installation, grading and drainage, irrigation, water feature construction, retaining walls and landscape lighting. Our company prides itself in its quality, punctuality and dependability. Our staff, which consists of: N.C. Registered Landscape Contractors N.C. Certified Plant Professionals N.C. Licensed Irrigation Contractors, and Licensed Pesticide Applicators is eager to serve the needs of your community. Our desire to develop life-long relationships with customers compliments the quality of products and services available. Thank you for your interest in our firm. Feel free to contact us regarding any specific questions you may have. We provide landscaping services, including hardscapes, lighting, irrigation, grading, drainage, trees and shrubs, in Charlotte, Huntersville, Concord, Cornelius, Davidson, Matthews, and more.

"I loved that, with Hyatt, expectations were met and there was absolutely no drama. (a good thing and, sadly, more rare when working with any contractor these days). At the initial consultation, I asked for a phased plan, since I would not be able to do everything all at once. What I got was exactly what I asked for and once we broke down the scope of work, that's precisely what was performed. The guys were on time, friendly and focused. They completed their work, cleaned up and left. Expectations matched perfectly. I'll be calling on them again in the near future."

Shawn P on May 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is around $3,200. Most jobs fall somewhere between $500 and $15,000, depending on the amount of soil to remove, whether or not there are landscaping features or structures in the vicinity that could complicate the excavation, and the quality and contents of the soil. Larger jobs will naturally cost more, as will those in tight spaces that demand manual excavation as opposed to using heavy machinery. Hard soil and tree roots can also extend the job and drive up your labor costs.

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.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

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.

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.

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