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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Saddler & Sons Land Management
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elkin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Saddler and Sons did an outstanding job for us! He does a great job, trustworthy and on-time! We highly recommend his services!"
Chicken House Demo
Tree Removal
Dirt Work
Before
During

+8

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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TDK Landscapes L.L.C.
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Tyler did a great job demoing my old front porch, and building a new one. Tyler made some initial miscalculations that I could not immediately correct because I was in the hospital. When I got out and said that the porch wasn't exactly how I wanted it, he partially rebuilt it for me. The porch ended up exactly as I wanted it. He did a great job. Tyler is a skilled professional."
Concrete Retaining Wall
Concrete Retaining Wall
Concrete Retaining Wall
Concrete Retaining Wall
Concrete Retaining Wall

+13

Response time2 days
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Blue Ridge Tradesman LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Elkin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was thorough and timely. The finished product was neatly done as well."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
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RidgeView Grading & Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elkin, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ryland developed a plan to overcome a multi year erosion problem that was aggravated by installation of a Generac system and the burying of a 250 gallon LP tank in my front yard. Ryland executed the plan in two days. Within 20 minutes of completion, he design was tested and found to be successful by a significant downpour."
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+3

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A&S Siteworks
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elkin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

“My name is Damian Anderson, owner of A&S Siteworks. We provide professional grading, excavation, drainage, and landscape construction services with a strong focus on quality, communication, and detail. We work hard to make projects smooth from start to finish and build long-term relationships with our clients

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Total View Land Management LLC
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elkin, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He did a really good job, he completed everything accordingly to what was planned, and the prices were great. He went above and beyond, and I highly recommend him."
Drain projects
Fixing drain issues from gutters
Adding drain lines
Driveway Repair
Driveway

+5

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

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