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AffluentView LLC
4.3(
60
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired AffluentView on a new project subdivision of 80 home?s previous contractor left me stressed since he could not complete work due to not enough guys and equipment Gerardo and his 4 crew finished up 60 concrete driveways 60 front and back yard sod installments 60 paver patios 60 all around landscaping If your looking to get things done AffluentView is your people thanks to them I finished our subdivision"
 hardscape & landscape
Hardscaping
Best of the best
Tree works
Tree works

+91

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
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2D Professionals, LLC
4.1(
90
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David knew exactly how to solve my issues with drainage and a washed out rock pathway leading to my backyard. Great work by his entire team and completed quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended"
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+139

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
11
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh replaced our wooden porch railing with wrought iron. He did exactly as we wanted based on pictures we sent him, at a reasonable price, and exactly in the timeframe he said he could do it. He is very meticulous and professional and we would recommend him to anyone and use him again if we have a need. Thank you Josh!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clearly Leveled Up LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clearly Leveled Up was great. They arrived on time and started working right away. The workers, Mike and BJ were very professional. They were courteous and very easy to converse with. They did exactly what we asked for and we love it !!! Wish we could have sent the photos of the work but the system keeps telling us the file was too large."
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pond
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+10

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Everstone Material Hauling Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Everstone Material Hauling, Inc. specializes in the professional sales, delivery, and installation of aggregate, mulch, soil, sod, and small site excavation, clearing and grading. We also offer delivery-only services for building materials and select compact construction equipment, supporting both residential and commercial projects throughout the Youngsville, Wake Forest, and Raleigh areas. Our commitment to reliable service, transparent communication, and practical jobsite support ensures that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Equipment Delivery
Bagged Mulch
Gravel Delivery
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PK Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
45
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edwin came out to diagnose my water heater. He was incredibly helpful and patient. I would certainly hire him for other projects. He is obviously knowledgeable and been in the business many years. He is great at communicating and explaining issues. He arrived during the time I was told, which is always a plus."
Water Filter for City Water
Water Softener for Well Water
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless Water Heaters
Install New Water Filter

+6

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Evans LandWork
5.0(
5
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Serving Durham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I’ll give Mr John Evans of Evans Landwork 5 star review and more if I could. He did an excellent job on my driveway that had washout from all the rain we’ve had. He redid my entire driveway. Reworking the side ditch’s plus installed a drain pipe on the first day by himself. Working from about 9am to 7pm without stopping for lunch. Came back the next day packed everything in and then spread gravel. I was very impressed with his work ethic. Would definitely hire Evans Landwork again. He does very good work. C Webster"
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu

+8

Response time2 days
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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