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Avatar for Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC
Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC
4.9(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Colerain, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Branch work was phenomenal. I hired him to clear some paths on my property the size of vehicle width. Cuts was clean. After he finished the work it wasn't any trash left behind. Communication was excellent. I would recommend him over and over again."
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+19

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Avatar for Riddick Lawn and Grading Services and Bush
Riddick Lawn and Grading Services and Bush
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colerain, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very good job on my land clearing . Kobe was done quick and price was reasonable. Would re hire and highly recommend ."
Land clearing
Land grading
Land grading
Land grading
Land clearing

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NC Earthworks LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Colerain, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

NC Earthworks is a full-service excavation company specializing in grading and land clearing. We provide expert solutions in erosion control, stormwater management, drainage installation, and property management. Our services also include ditch cleaning, debris removal, demolition, and concrete work. With a commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency, NC Earthworks delivers reliable results for residential and commercial projects across North Carolina

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Miller Excavating
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Colerain, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Daryl to mechanically strip topsoil from an archaeological site. Using a 5-ft straight-bladed bucket, he was able to deftly maneuver around structural features and troubleshoot ways for us to meet our objectives safely. I would hire him again in a heartbeat."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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DSR Trucking and Site Clearing
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Colerain, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service and wonderful people."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bateman Civil Survey Company, PC
3.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Colerain, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The surveyors were very professional and accurate. The office staff were amazing (very understanding and knowledgeable). Our job was completed in less than a week. I would recommend them to anyone looking for this type of service. Pricing was competitive, considering all the history they searched before doing the survey."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Coastal Landworks
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Colerain, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Overgrown Land? We Take It Back.\n​Our forestry mulchers grind brush, small trees, and vines into nutrient-rich mulch in one pass—leaving your land clear without burn piles, hauling, or soil disturbance.\n\nCoastal Landworks was founded with a simple idea: land clearing should be professional, reliable, and done the right way. Serving Eastern North Carolina and Southern Virginia, we specialize exclusively in forestry mulching — a modern, eco-friendly method that clears land by grinding trees, brush, and stumps into natural mulch in a single pass.\n\nAt Coastal Landworks, we don't just clear land — we give it back to you.\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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