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Saddler & Sons Land Management

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Saddler & Sons Land Management

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4 years of experience
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Saddler & Sons Land Management, proudly serves its 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.

"Alex did a great job. Highly recommend him."

Dwayne D on May 2022

Saddler & Sons Land Management, proudly serves its 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.

"Alex did a great job. Highly recommend him."

Dwayne D on May 2022


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GroundShapersLLC

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GroundShapersLLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025

Grading, Lot Clearing, and Property Management Services Are you planning a construction project and in need of grading, lot clearing, or property management services? Look no further! At GroundShapersLLC, we've got you covered. We specialize in providing quality grading and lot clearing services to prepare your site for construction, landscaping, or any other project you have in mind. But that's not all! Services include: demolition, drainage systems, driveway maintenance/installation, etc. Contact us for quality and honest work!

"Excellent, detail oriented, great communication, great follow up, great work ethic, will hire for future projects."

David P on July 2025



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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!



EvPro Roofing & Construction

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EvPro Roofing & Construction

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EvPro Roofing & Construction. EvPro offers superior work for any of your construction needs! Specializing in roofing, siding and gutters. Other services include custom decks, bathroom remodels, demolition and light grading. FUllY INSURED!

EvPro Roofing & Construction. EvPro offers superior work for any of your construction needs! Specializing in roofing, siding and gutters. Other services include custom decks, bathroom remodels, demolition and light grading. FUllY INSURED!


Scott Stanley Construction

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Scott Stanley Construction

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We are a locally owned construction company that specializes in custom building, room additions, remodels, grading and clearing your property as well as home improvements/repairs. We pride ourselves in working directly with the homeowners by providing the highest quality work within their budget. We have over 30 years of experience. We can assure you that at the end of every workday we leave the space just as clean, if not cleaner, than we found it upon arrival.

We are a locally owned construction company that specializes in custom building, room additions, remodels, grading and clearing your property as well as home improvements/repairs. We pride ourselves in working directly with the homeowners by providing the highest quality work within their budget. We have over 30 years of experience. We can assure you that at the end of every workday we leave the space just as clean, if not cleaner, than we found it upon arrival.


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Horizon networks LLC.

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Horizon networks LLC.

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We are a construction company focused primarily on underground utility projects. We also do site prep, demolition, trenching,and a bunch of other general construction work.

We are a construction company focused primarily on underground utility projects. We also do site prep, demolition, trenching,and a bunch of other general construction work.


Utility Brothers LLC

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Utility Brothers LLC

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Utility Brothers LLC is a locally owned business specializing in excavating, underground installation, demolition, Culverts and driveway repairs. With over 10 years experience we guarantee to get the job done right with the latest, top of the line equipment.

Utility Brothers LLC is a locally owned business specializing in excavating, underground installation, demolition, Culverts and driveway repairs. With over 10 years experience we guarantee to get the job done right with the latest, top of the line equipment.


"Cohen did an excellent job replacing our front yard sod and re-seeding the side/back yard. He had to re-grade our front yard to fix some issues that our builder created and did a great job smoothing that out. He also set us up for continued success with a maintenance schedule, and has been quick to respond to any questions we had. 1 month later and our yard is the best in the neighborhood."

Mariah H on June 2023

Cut N Dry Landscaping is a locally owned landscaping and hardscaping company located in the foothills of NC with over 4 years experience.

"Cohen did an excellent job replacing our front yard sod and re-seeding the side/back yard. He had to re-grade our front yard to fix some issues that our builder created and did a great job smoothing that out. He also set us up for continued success with a maintenance schedule, and has been quick to respond to any questions we had. 1 month later and our yard is the best in the neighborhood."

Mariah H on June 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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.

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

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