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M&D Property Solutions

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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
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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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Normand & Co. Underground, LLC

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Normand & Co. Underground, LLC

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6 years of experience
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Normand & Co. Underground is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several 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!

Normand & Co. Underground is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several 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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Brad Loy Builder Ltd.

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Brad Loy Builder Ltd.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I have been a licensed general contractor since 1986 servicing the greater Outer Banks. I am licensed to build commercial and residential structures. I build custom vacation homes, permanent residences and commercial buildings. My projects also involve renovations, remodeling and additions, preconstruction services, carpentry services, and construction management.​ Brad Loy Builder Ltd. works with and grew up with the majority of local tradesmen partners, who share our companies' everlasting commitment. We build the home that our customers want to build. Brad Loy Builder, Ltd. subcontractor base live and raise families on the Outer Banks. Their loyalty and stellar reputations precede and follow them.

"Brad is a true professional, does amazing work and very trustworthy. We hired Brad to renovate a bathroom, add a new bathroom, and add a storage room. Brad paid incredible attention to detail and was also extremely responsive. He was always professional, patient and courteous. We love the way it all turned out!! Plans are in place to call Brad for a project or two were are thinking about for next year."

Tricia E on May 2018

I have been a licensed general contractor since 1986 servicing the greater Outer Banks. I am licensed to build commercial and residential structures. I build custom vacation homes, permanent residences and commercial buildings. My projects also involve renovations, remodeling and additions, preconstruction services, carpentry services, and construction management.​ Brad Loy Builder Ltd. works with and grew up with the majority of local tradesmen partners, who share our companies' everlasting commitment. We build the home that our customers want to build. Brad Loy Builder, Ltd. subcontractor base live and raise families on the Outer Banks. Their loyalty and stellar reputations precede and follow them.

"Brad is a true professional, does amazing work and very trustworthy. We hired Brad to renovate a bathroom, add a new bathroom, and add a storage room. Brad paid incredible attention to detail and was also extremely responsive. He was always professional, patient and courteous. We love the way it all turned out!! Plans are in place to call Brad for a project or two were are thinking about for next year."

Tricia E on May 2018

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

Winkler Trucking & Excavating

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Winkler Trucking & Excavating

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our customer base ranges from commercial and custom homebuilders to our local neighbors and neighborhood schools. We pride ourselves on the commitment we have to providing outstanding service at competitive rates.

Our customer base ranges from commercial and custom homebuilders to our local neighbors and neighborhood schools. We pride ourselves on the commitment we have to providing outstanding service at competitive rates.

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Appalachian Pumping

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Appalachian Pumping

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A-1 Pumping has been providing septic tank services to the Boone NC area since 1989. Licensed and insured, A-1 Appalachian Discount Pumping handles septic tanks for homes and businesses and offers septic services to waste water treatment plants and sewer lift stations within the area. Pumping septic tanks is our focus and we would be happy to use our years of experience to answer questions you might have about cleaning and maintenance.

A-1 Pumping has been providing septic tank services to the Boone NC area since 1989. Licensed and insured, A-1 Appalachian Discount Pumping handles septic tanks for homes and businesses and offers septic services to waste water treatment plants and sewer lift stations within the area. Pumping septic tanks is our focus and we would be happy to use our years of experience to answer questions you might have about cleaning and maintenance.

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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.

Septic tanks are typically buried between four inches and four feet deep, depending on the property, the soil, and the size of the tank. When the septic tank is buried on the deeper end of this range, it may be harder for you to locate it on your own with a soil probe or just by observing the yard for signs of the tank. However, if you have trouble finding the septic tank, a pro will be happy to help you.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even if the project only involves grading or yard leveling. Excavation permits help protect the topography in your area and can avoid issues with poor drainage. In most cases, your excavation company will know whether or not permits are required and will even pull them and close them out for you before and after the job. You can also verify whether permits are necessary by calling your local building department and explaining the proposed project.

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