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Avatar for SNV Handyman Services
SNV Handyman Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Goldston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Vazquez is a very pleasant person. He performed an outstanding job on the completion of my Stair Railing Repair Projects. I will most definitely hire him again for any of my future projects! He is a Professional!"
60% interior de casa
60% interior de casa
60% interior de casa
60% interior de casa
60% interior de casa

+8

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Goldston, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bearclaws excavation
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Goldston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You will not go wrong hiring Josh Faircloth dba Bearclaws Excavation. Polite, professional, personable AND gets the job done efficiently going the extra mile to be sure you received what you wanted and at an affordable price. It was a very positive experience and those can be hard to find. He exceeded my expectations."
clearing
 clearing
clearing
clearing
land clearing

+1

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Overbay Construction, LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Goldston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did an excellent job on the patio. listened to our ideas and explained process and what it would take to get it completed. Had great knowledge and understanding of products and did not cut corners on the materials used. Project exceeded our expectations and at a great value. Great job Matt.."
Apex, Wall and Flagstone
wall steps flagstone
wall steps flagstone
Planters with steps
planters

+27

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

If you don’t have a crawl space but have a partial basement you want to make deeper, you can expect to spend a little less—between $40,000 and $90,000 on average. However, if you’re not adding new finished square footage, you won’t see much in the way of ROI.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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