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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Garland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"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."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mokma Grading
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Garland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Took the time to do the job right. They went out of the way to make a mess from a prior contractor into something that works for my needs. Most definitely will be hiring them again."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
4.2(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Garland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and his crew did an awesome job for us. They poured a slab for our 20 x 20 building and a sidewalk! We also had the building wired and they did that for us. We were ð ¯ % satisfied with the work. They were always respectful and very caring about the detail of their work. They will be our go to contractors when needed. Thank you David, Buster and crew!!! Terry & Nita Lanier- Winnabow"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Legacy EarthWerks
4.2(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Garland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Before they showed up, my yard looked like it was auditioning for a Discovery Channel documentary. A few days later, it looked like it belonged on a landscaping magazine cover. Great communication, fair pricing, and they treated my property like it was their own. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat… assuming I can convince my wife we need to clear more land. 10/10 would let them bulldoze my property again. The only complaint I have is now my wife expects the inside of the house to look as good as the outside."
forestry mulching
Finished Product
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Garland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management did an outstanding job on my property. From the very beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They handled everything from brush removal to timber management with real skill and attention to detail. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept the entire area clean and organized throughout the project. The results were better than I expected. My land is cleared, leveled, and ready for the next step, all thanks to their hard work. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, experienced crew that delivers top-quality results, I highly recommend Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management. Exceptional service from start to finish."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Old Union Services, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Garland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I had a septic field that was 30+ years old. The county was requiring a whole lot more than i was anticipating. Austin Benton was referred to me by a friend. He always returned my calls, and was very prompt to explain and help me understand what i needed. Austin was quick to deal with inspectors and worked diligently on a not so easy fix for my residence. I cannot overstate this enough. He and his crew did a tremendous job. If everybody had work and business ethics that this young man has the world would be a better place."
New construction Septic
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ClearPath Property Care
New to Angi
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Garland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

ClearPath Property Care is a dependable, hardworking property-care company serving homeowners with professional landscaping, junk removal, and general property-maintenance services. We take pride in delivering organized, reliable, and high-quality work while treating every home with care and respect. Our goal is to make property upkeep easier for homeowners through honest communication, attention to detail, and service they can count on.

Landscaping
Landscaping
After
Before
After

+2

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Red Clay Land Management
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Garland, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Red Clay Land Management – Dunn, North Carolina\n\nAt Red Clay Land Management, we take pride in delivering dependable, high-quality lawn care and landscaping services throughout Dunn and the surrounding areas. We are a hardworking, honest, and professional company committed to treating every property as if it were our own.\n\nWhether you need routine lawn maintenance, landscaping, brush clearing, property cleanup, mulching, mowing, edging, trimming, or general land management services, we have the equipment, experience, and work ethic to get the job done right. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we believe in showing up on time, communicating clearly, and providing results that exceed expectations.\n\nWhen you hire Red Clay Land Management, you’re choosing reliable service, attention to detail, and a team that stands behind its work.\n\nProfessional. Honest. Hardworking.\nLet Red Clay Land Management handle your outdoor needs so you can enjoy your property without the hassle.

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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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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. 

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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