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Avatar for Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC

Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
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Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC

5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Please give us a call today!!

"Branch x Branch land clearing was extremely professional during our consultation. They cleared the big tree in my yard that was causing damage and unwanted debris. Now the back yard look as if there was never even a tree there. Thank you so much for your services!"

no n on September 2025

Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Please give us a call today!!

"Branch x Branch land clearing was extremely professional during our consultation. They cleared the big tree in my yard that was causing damage and unwanted debris. Now the back yard look as if there was never even a tree there. Thank you so much for your services!"

no n on September 2025

M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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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 are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"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. "

Bryce T on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"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. "

Bryce T on November 2022

O Johnson Enterprises llc

5.00(
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O Johnson Enterprises llc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We specialize in demolition, land clearing, driveways and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work done was done in a timely manner . Done as agreed upon . Very Professional results , Great individual to talk to , listens and has the property owners satisfaction , at high degree. Fortunate to have had him recommended to me ."

John H on February 2024

We specialize in demolition, land clearing, driveways and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Work done was done in a timely manner . Done as agreed upon . Very Professional results , Great individual to talk to , listens and has the property owners satisfaction , at high degree. Fortunate to have had him recommended to me ."

John H on February 2024

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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

4.60(
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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing

4.60(
91
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."

DANNA F on June 2018

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Excellent: spotless, top-notch quality work."

DANNA F on June 2018

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

4.60(
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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

4.60(
30
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

Northstar Industries

4.43(
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Northstar Industries

4.43(
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Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience

Northstar Industries offers full septic services including pretreatment systems, repairs, ORC for monitored systems. Also excavating, footers for additions, grading, driveway construction and gravel, lawn preparation and seeding.

Northstar Industries offers full septic services including pretreatment systems, repairs, ORC for monitored systems. Also excavating, footers for additions, grading, driveway construction and gravel, lawn preparation and seeding.

Winkler Trucking & Excavating

5.00(
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Winkler Trucking & Excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our customer base ranges from commercial and custom homebuilders to our local neighbors and neighborhood schools. We pride ourselves on the commitment we have to providing outstanding service at competitive rates.

Our customer base ranges from commercial and custom homebuilders to our local neighbors and neighborhood schools. We pride ourselves on the commitment we have to providing outstanding service at competitive rates.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

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.

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.

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