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Avatar for Stick's Painting & Garden Maintenance

Stick's Painting & Garden Maintenance

4.96(
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Stick's Painting & Garden Maintenance

4.96(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
11 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Sticks Maintenance, LLC is a locally owned and operated property maintenance company proudly serving western North Carolina. We specialize in exterior and interior home improvement services — including pressure washing, deck repair and replacement, lawn and landscape maintenance, painting, hauling, and general handyman work. At Sticks Maintenance, LLC, we take pride in delivering dependable, high-quality service with attention to detail and honest communication. Whether you need seasonal upkeep, small repairs, or full project work, our team is committed to keeping your property looking its best year-round. Visit SticksServices.com to learn more or schedule your next project today.

"Does an amazing job, easy billing, great communication."

Tyler G on October 2025

Sticks Maintenance, LLC is a locally owned and operated property maintenance company proudly serving western North Carolina. We specialize in exterior and interior home improvement services — including pressure washing, deck repair and replacement, lawn and landscape maintenance, painting, hauling, and general handyman work. At Sticks Maintenance, LLC, we take pride in delivering dependable, high-quality service with attention to detail and honest communication. Whether you need seasonal upkeep, small repairs, or full project work, our team is committed to keeping your property looking its best year-round. Visit SticksServices.com to learn more or schedule your next project today.

"Does an amazing job, easy billing, great communication."

Tyler G on October 2025


GCS Construction LLC

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GCS Construction LLC

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
11
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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 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


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WNC Land Services

5.00(
2
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WNC Land Services

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Ian did a good job clearing the space and was very efficient."

Leigh M on October 2023

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Ian did a good job clearing the space and was very efficient."

Leigh M on October 2023


M.E.M. Grading and Siteworks LLP

New on AngiNew on Angi
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M.E.M. Grading and Siteworks LLP

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!


Appalachian Excavating and Grading, LLC

4.92(
8
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Appalachian Excavating and Grading, LLC

4.92(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

Appalachian Excavating and Grading, LLC, is based out of Granite Falls, North Carolina. We provide services for the following counties, but are not limited to: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln, Watauga and Wilkes Counties. Quality workmanship and customer satisfaction are our number one goals. We are cost conscious for the customer and committed to excellence. By offering a wide range of services and competitive prices, we can eliminate the need for multiple contractors on site.

"I highly recommend Appalachian Excavating and Grading, LLC. Chad was honest, upfront and very helpful with suggestions. He arrived when he said he would and communications was excellent throughout the project. The job was perfect, I was very impressed with the work and the timeline that he completed the project. I will use Chad again in the future for my next project."

Cynthia S on August 2015

Appalachian Excavating and Grading, LLC, is based out of Granite Falls, North Carolina. We provide services for the following counties, but are not limited to: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln, Watauga and Wilkes Counties. Quality workmanship and customer satisfaction are our number one goals. We are cost conscious for the customer and committed to excellence. By offering a wide range of services and competitive prices, we can eliminate the need for multiple contractors on site.

"I highly recommend Appalachian Excavating and Grading, LLC. Chad was honest, upfront and very helpful with suggestions. He arrived when he said he would and communications was excellent throughout the project. The job was perfect, I was very impressed with the work and the timeline that he completed the project. I will use Chad again in the future for my next project."

Cynthia S on August 2015


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Groundhog Grading

5.00(
14
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Groundhog Grading

5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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.

"Tom was great at communication. Always called to give details or explain any changes or delays. He was able to start in a realistic timeline and flexible when we wanted to change the scope of work. "

Kirsten S on September 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.

"Tom was great at communication. Always called to give details or explain any changes or delays. He was able to start in a realistic timeline and flexible when we wanted to change the scope of work. "

Kirsten S on September 2025


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All Trax

4.92(
13
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All Trax

4.92(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
26 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

With over 4 years of experience excavation, All Trax is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Very dependable and honest company! Greg done everything he said he would do and more! Heâ s very knowledgeable in the land clearing and landscaping business! He also does demolition jobs as well! I would hire him again!"

Delbert P on December 2024

With over 4 years of experience excavation, All Trax is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Very dependable and honest company! Greg done everything he said he would do and more! Heâ s very knowledgeable in the land clearing and landscaping business! He also does demolition jobs as well! I would hire him again!"

Delbert P on December 2024


"Marcus did an amazing job."

Jimmie D on January 2025

Here at Otto Enterprises we specialize in Grading and Excavating work. We operate each job with respect and honesty. Before we leave the job we make sure each customer is satisfied and happy with the end product.

"Marcus did an amazing job."

Jimmie D on January 2025


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All Trax, LLC

5.00(
1
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All Trax, LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs. Driveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, and footers is all something we are very capable of. Also owner of Peek of the mountains campground were life is quiet, relaxing and respectful as life should be. As being the one who built the campground I understand and value the vision of the customer and their need for the finish product to succeed their expectations. Need a quote feel free to call quoting is free! We are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

"Job went well, contractor did an excellent job, no issues."

Tony C on December 2024

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs. Driveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, and footers is all something we are very capable of. Also owner of Peek of the mountains campground were life is quiet, relaxing and respectful as life should be. As being the one who built the campground I understand and value the vision of the customer and their need for the finish product to succeed their expectations. Need a quote feel free to call quoting is free! We are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

"Job went well, contractor did an excellent job, no issues."

Tony C on December 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

It all depends on the scope of the project. A trencher can certainly save time and energy, but you might not need to dig that deep in the first place. Aside from the depth of the trench, the quality of the soil matters. If it’s light, soft soil, you might try a shovel first. However, if the soil is rocky and hard or there are obstructions in it, like tree roots, a machine trencher might be the better option.

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