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All Trax
4.9(
15
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"All Trax was absolutely fantastic to work with, I wish we had found them first! They were incredibly responsive, understanding, and made sure the project direction and outcome were completed as we envisioned. They took the time to walk through a ton of options with us to ensure we had the best result at the best price. I would highly recommend All Trax to anyone in the area who needs excavation, a new gravel road/driveway, or driveway/road repair!"
Starts in piles
Preparation for burning
Burning
Tank pit
Site truck

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing
4.7(
25
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"From top to bottom all of the contractors are professional, knowledgeable, polite, and punctual. Tim the head man totally friendly professional outstanding as a project adviser and punctual it shows he has set an example for his employees to emulate. A stand-out employee of Tim crew is Neal. Neal is tireless, and meticulous and continues until completion. He personally performs the job and produces the results as if he were a customer. Highly recommend this company to all who are looking for a professional, punctual and meticulous group of professionals. Will be in my contacts always. And finally as with any project you have an idea of the finish product, exceeded all of my precepts."
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My Work

+2

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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ZR Landscaping and Grading
4.5(
146
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had some water drainage issues at our home. ZR Landscaping did a great job helping to solve the issue. I recommend them. Easy to work with and over delivered."
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My Work
New home landscaping
My Work
My Work

+92

Response time2 days
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
34
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WOW!! Itâ s so rare to find a company that exceeds your expectations, but this was our experience from start to finish with Carolina Grading & Land Clearing! Tim & Alisa are a dynamic duo, good communicators, punctual and have a great team of motivated, professional workers. Gary, the lead on our project, was phenomenal! He listened to what we were hoping to accomplish on our land, offered suggestions and then followed through to masterfully transform our property! There is no doubt due to their accumulative expertise in land development the money we spent for land clearing and grading not only made our property more usable, but it greatly increased the overall value of our property. Talk about a WIN-WIN! Thank you Carolina Grading team!!"
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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828 Excavation & Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Out of the 6 to 8 pros recommended Caleb was the only one to reach out and glad he did. He was able to give me a time within a 2 week window, arrived on time and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend him for your project."
House site clean up
House site clean up
House site clean up
Lines dug in an prep for final grade
Lines dug in an prep for final grade

+30

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Absolute Property Management
4.7(
50
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a good experience with Trent and his crew. Very good understanding of our needs for the yard, good professional approach, serious attention to job (We decided not to install sod today.) Expect to call on this team again."
River rock
River rock
River rock
River rock
Grass seeding

+13

Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Javier and his team did a beautiful job. Our old garage was run down, lots of exterior rot, busted windows, and they made it look like a brand new building! The crew was here on time every single day and worked until the job was done, not skipping around other job sites. Great skills, great communication, and we have already discussed other future projects with them."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locust Base Septic and Excavating LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired them twice in the last couple of years: for driveway excavation and clearing/tree work on a steep slope and around the pond. Both projects were handled professionally and promptly. We highly recommend Brandon and company."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

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