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Dimmer's Precision Grading

5.00(
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Dimmer's Precision Grading

5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We here at Dimmer's Precision Grading take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. We are prompt and professional when it comes to our customers. Call us today for your Grading, Excavation, clearing, and trucking needs!

"Professional"

Jerrilynn T on February 2025

We here at Dimmer's Precision Grading take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. We are prompt and professional when it comes to our customers. Call us today for your Grading, Excavation, clearing, and trucking needs!

"Professional"

Jerrilynn T on February 2025


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Living In Paradise, Inc.

5.00(
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Living In Paradise, Inc.

5.00(
15
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Customers say: Quick response
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We focus on you and your needs. From general support, interior - exterior beautifications, sourcing of products or trades, construction, land sculpting, specialty land services, maintenance, clearing. Expert and High - Quality Service. Our goal is to take away your stress, your headaches, and make your dreams come true.

"Vincent cleared my land and brush hogged my pasture. Everything turned out phenomenal. Will be returning for more work in the future. Would recommend them to anyone. "

John S on November 2025

We focus on you and your needs. From general support, interior - exterior beautifications, sourcing of products or trades, construction, land sculpting, specialty land services, maintenance, clearing. Expert and High - Quality Service. Our goal is to take away your stress, your headaches, and make your dreams come true.

"Vincent cleared my land and brush hogged my pasture. Everything turned out phenomenal. Will be returning for more work in the future. Would recommend them to anyone. "

John S on November 2025


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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


Carolina Grading & Land Clearing

4.61(
22
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing

4.61(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call or text today. We do not bush hogging, but we offer forestry mulching. Serious Inquiries only please and a minimum of $1500.

"We had damage from hurricane Helen to our private dirt road. We was quoted 80 thousand for the grading, ditching, piping, and gravel of about 1/4 of a mile long road and 5 thousand for about a 40 foot driveway regravel and a 20 foot driveway grade and gravel. The work was done and the first time it rained the road was dirt again. We call Tim he came out and brought more gravel for the worst stop but that was it. After having the road inspected by another company we was informed that the gravel should have been about 6 inches and packed down. The gravel is about 2 inches and was never packed. We now just 2 months after have dirt showing on the road and the driveways are full of grass. "

April H on November 2025

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call or text today. We do not bush hogging, but we offer forestry mulching. Serious Inquiries only please and a minimum of $1500.

"We had damage from hurricane Helen to our private dirt road. We was quoted 80 thousand for the grading, ditching, piping, and gravel of about 1/4 of a mile long road and 5 thousand for about a 40 foot driveway regravel and a 20 foot driveway grade and gravel. The work was done and the first time it rained the road was dirt again. We call Tim he came out and brought more gravel for the worst stop but that was it. After having the road inspected by another company we was informed that the gravel should have been about 6 inches and packed down. The gravel is about 2 inches and was never packed. We now just 2 months after have dirt showing on the road and the driveways are full of grass. "

April H on November 2025


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Groundhog Grading

4.73(
15
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Groundhog Grading

4.73(
15
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Groundhog Grading can handle a wide range of tasks. We specialize in gravel driveways for new construction AND ongoing maintenance. Erosion and water drainage solutions from French drains to complete reslope and precision grading. Land clearing and site prep for new construction. Bush hog AND finish mowing. Storm damage cleanup. Large tree work. Concrete cutting and demo. Firewood sales AND delivery. Retaining walls and MORE lol.. We are a family-owned small business. Friendly, knowledgeable, we treat you how we would want to be treated.

"We chose this company because of the reviews. Paid over $11,000 and still ended up with unfinished grading, high-risk tree work, cleanup, seeding, etc. The contractor repeatedly tried to change the scope, made multiple FAILED ATTEMPTS to UP-CHARGE for work already included, and consistently failed to follow through. We hired him in early October 2025 and gave him a Thanksgiving deadline, which he agreed to. When he thought we hadnt fully moved onto the property, he never showed up and our security cameras confirmed no activity. He later admitted he only sparingly put seeds down, which was shocking. He blamed weather, then claimed his tools were being borrowed. He even said giving him a deadline was rude. Had he said he couldnt commit, we never would have paid him. Unreliable, unprofessional, and deceitful. At the end of the day, he got paid for work he had no intention of completing. Thats the bottom line!"

Tracey & Jim M on November 2025

Groundhog Grading can handle a wide range of tasks. We specialize in gravel driveways for new construction AND ongoing maintenance. Erosion and water drainage solutions from French drains to complete reslope and precision grading. Land clearing and site prep for new construction. Bush hog AND finish mowing. Storm damage cleanup. Large tree work. Concrete cutting and demo. Firewood sales AND delivery. Retaining walls and MORE lol.. We are a family-owned small business. Friendly, knowledgeable, we treat you how we would want to be treated.

"We chose this company because of the reviews. Paid over $11,000 and still ended up with unfinished grading, high-risk tree work, cleanup, seeding, etc. The contractor repeatedly tried to change the scope, made multiple FAILED ATTEMPTS to UP-CHARGE for work already included, and consistently failed to follow through. We hired him in early October 2025 and gave him a Thanksgiving deadline, which he agreed to. When he thought we hadnt fully moved onto the property, he never showed up and our security cameras confirmed no activity. He later admitted he only sparingly put seeds down, which was shocking. He blamed weather, then claimed his tools were being borrowed. He even said giving him a deadline was rude. Had he said he couldnt commit, we never would have paid him. Unreliable, unprofessional, and deceitful. At the end of the day, he got paid for work he had no intention of completing. Thats the bottom line!"

Tracey & Jim M on November 2025


M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
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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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

We bring expertise and reliability to every project, whether it's your dream backyard or a new construction site. At L&G Landscaping & Construction, we handle all phases of site work and finishing for homeowners and builders alike. Our Core Services: · Site Preparation: Land clearing, tree removal, demolition, and grading for new builds. · Hardscapes & Concrete: Durable gravel driveways, concrete work, patios, and walkways. · Landscaping & Finish Work: Sod installation and complete landscape design and installation. For homeowners, we create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. For builders and contractors, we are the reliable partner for critical site and finishing work. We are committed to quality, clear communication, and delivering on time and on budget. Contact us today for your free estimate or to discuss a partnership.

"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

We bring expertise and reliability to every project, whether it's your dream backyard or a new construction site. At L&G Landscaping & Construction, we handle all phases of site work and finishing for homeowners and builders alike. Our Core Services: · Site Preparation: Land clearing, tree removal, demolition, and grading for new builds. · Hardscapes & Concrete: Durable gravel driveways, concrete work, patios, and walkways. · Landscaping & Finish Work: Sod installation and complete landscape design and installation. For homeowners, we create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. For builders and contractors, we are the reliable partner for critical site and finishing work. We are committed to quality, clear communication, and delivering on time and on budget. Contact us today for your free estimate or to discuss a partnership.

"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


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Burroughs Land Management LLC

5.00(
6
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Burroughs Land Management LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. 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 look forward to earning your business!

"Great work and great prices will be who I call and refer for now on with any land clearing or grading."

will b on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. 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 look forward to earning your business!

"Great work and great prices will be who I call and refer for now on with any land clearing or grading."

will b on October 2025


TW Nicholls

4.90(
5
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TW Nicholls

4.90(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
54 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

T W Nicholls is your one stop shop for all your home needs. With over 45 years of experience in the industry there isn't a job that is too large or too small. I specialize in property maintenance, preservation, and improvement. Call today and schedule an appointment, I look forward to meeting you.

"Did more than we expected and made sure we were good with everything "

Bill H on September 2025

T W Nicholls is your one stop shop for all your home needs. With over 45 years of experience in the industry there isn't a job that is too large or too small. I specialize in property maintenance, preservation, and improvement. Call today and schedule an appointment, I look forward to meeting you.

"Did more than we expected and made sure we were good with everything "

Bill H on September 2025


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828Landscape

5.00(
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828Landscape

5.00(
7
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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

At 828 Landscaping, we are a quality-driven business based in Western North Carolina, specializing in grading, landscaping, and a comprehensive range of outdoor services. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and functionality of your property, turning your outdoor space into a dream view.

"I’ve had difficulty finding someone to make repairs to my existing irrigation system. Everyone wants to install but not do repairs when a valve breaks or head needs replaced or there is a leak - seems to be a real shortage in the Hickory region of people who will do irrigation repairs. That was my problem until we found Austin with 828 Landscape. He is professional, a good communicator and is totally about finding the problem and fixing it. I almost hesitate to post this review because then he’ll get too busy to work on my system when I need him."

Karyn Y on July 2022

At 828 Landscaping, we are a quality-driven business based in Western North Carolina, specializing in grading, landscaping, and a comprehensive range of outdoor services. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and functionality of your property, turning your outdoor space into a dream view.

"I’ve had difficulty finding someone to make repairs to my existing irrigation system. Everyone wants to install but not do repairs when a valve breaks or head needs replaced or there is a leak - seems to be a real shortage in the Hickory region of people who will do irrigation repairs. That was my problem until we found Austin with 828 Landscape. He is professional, a good communicator and is totally about finding the problem and fixing it. I almost hesitate to post this review because then he’ll get too busy to work on my system when I need him."

Karyn Y on July 2022

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

This depends on your location. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep. People in colder climates will have deeper sewer lines than people in warmer climates due to the dangers of the frost line and freezing pipes. Permits are required for all aspects of septic system installation, so the city should have the building plans for your system, which will tell you how deep your lines are.

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.

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