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Cohesion, Inc.

5.00(
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Cohesion, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cohesion is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Contact @ [email protected]

"Excellent service."

Susan S on July 2024

Cohesion is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Contact @ [email protected]

"Excellent service."

Susan S on July 2024


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Step by Step Outdoor Living

4.88(
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Step by Step Outdoor Living

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Step by Step Outdoor Living is a well established company in Raleigh, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.

"Exceeded my Expectations. Charles and his Step By Step crew did 2 jobs for me. a 25'x30' blue stone patio, with gas firepit, sitting wall and drainage. Then did a 12'x12 Hot Tub Pad. couldn't be happier. will enjoy for years to come. Charles is young, but knowledgeable and professional. His main goal is customer satisfaction and to grow his business with happy customers!! He nailed it with me. Thanks Charles"

Dan L on January 2024

Step by Step Outdoor Living is a well established company in Raleigh, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.

"Exceeded my Expectations. Charles and his Step By Step crew did 2 jobs for me. a 25'x30' blue stone patio, with gas firepit, sitting wall and drainage. Then did a 12'x12 Hot Tub Pad. couldn't be happier. will enjoy for years to come. Charles is young, but knowledgeable and professional. His main goal is customer satisfaction and to grow his business with happy customers!! He nailed it with me. Thanks Charles"

Dan L on January 2024


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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding

5.00(
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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Travis Hawkins is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Travis was very professional and responded very promptly. His prices were affordable and I would definitely hire him again."

Abriel B on February 2023

Travis Hawkins is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Travis was very professional and responded very promptly. His prices were affordable and I would definitely hire him again."

Abriel B on February 2023


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Allison's Welding

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Allison's Welding

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

Allison's Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022

Allison's Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022


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Cabrera's

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Cabrera's

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cabrera's, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Asheboro, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Cabrera's, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Asheboro, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Carolina Virginia Well and Pump

5.00(
6
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Carolina Virginia Well and Pump

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in pumping but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"best ever company and their people are polite and helpful and explained everythng to me . DO NOT DO NOT call a plumber to fix a well problem . I learned the hard way after a plumber fixing my pressure tank broke my whole house self flushing filter . I called caroliner virginiawell and pump and they fixed all the mistakes the plumber made and moved my pressure tank for me and rehooked a new whole house filter up for me . As you can tell I covered up the pumbers note that messed up besides the money that plumber cost me . Please save yourself the headache I have been through and hre this well driller . This company CARES about YOU . I have to add we are seniors and needed help fast and the severe heat did not stop these guys from saving me I live in Axton VA so they did come here"

Betty M on June 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in pumping but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"best ever company and their people are polite and helpful and explained everythng to me . DO NOT DO NOT call a plumber to fix a well problem . I learned the hard way after a plumber fixing my pressure tank broke my whole house self flushing filter . I called caroliner virginiawell and pump and they fixed all the mistakes the plumber made and moved my pressure tank for me and rehooked a new whole house filter up for me . As you can tell I covered up the pumbers note that messed up besides the money that plumber cost me . Please save yourself the headache I have been through and hre this well driller . This company CARES about YOU . I have to add we are seniors and needed help fast and the severe heat did not stop these guys from saving me I live in Axton VA so they did come here"

Betty M on June 2025


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Precise Outdoor Services

3.78(
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Precise Outdoor Services

3.78(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work, as well as, my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We called and booked this company for snow removal. Told me paying thru Angi made things ?more difficult because they pay to advertise and get hit with fees for doing work?. I was not thrilled with this comment but it was getting late in the afternoon with freezing weather and more snow possible. Between a rock and and hard ice ball for sure. Live and learn. He comes rolling up 25 minutes late in a large truck with a white bobcat type tractor on the trailer for 6 inches (max) of snow to be removed on a double car garage. (Two single unit doors). I told him specifically I had an appointment (cardiology follow up) at certain time. I usually never leave workers alone to do the work for the very reason of Wed hat happened. Not only was he late, He left over 10 blade marks on the driveway, which were unable to be removed with power washing this summer. On the north door he plowed through the garage door?s metal facing & into the wood frame of the house. It was ?repaired? (covered to not notice it just by a quick peek by the metal being turned back into placement) but the wood gouge wasn?t going away. The southern door was also bumped with the blade?s tooth but left only a small dent. Only when outside looking at the garage would someone notice the damage. It wasn?t there before and weirdly fit a bobcat tooth, I didn?t see the damage when I paid thru Venmo, He never said anything about damaging the facings of the garages or driveway.. Iit still hasn?t been repaired because it?s too small of a job (even with the garage pros). He showed up late , left our home damaged, and took $50 off the $200 charge (because it only took 15 minutes). Unbeknownst to us about the damage, which is going to cost way more than $50 to replace. I marked both facings at snow level and the damages were at those exact heights. Asked about the mark.. Didn?t exactly deny but never responded afterward to any texts. I watched him remove 3 buckets of snow on the lower driveway, very quickly and somewhat recklessly. I talked to him before I had to leave. I warned him not the get too close with the cat blade to the garage because the snow wasn?t close to the garage. Added to be careful and to slow down. He said I was just working my way up to the highest snow before the sun dropped begins the houses. Late afternoon winter appointment leaves early sunsets but he had plenty of time to do the work before it was even dusk. FYI, he mentioned his company wasn?t doing small landscaping anymore and focusing on major jobs now. Precise? Not exactly precise or honest. Would not hire the company again. Would rather have the heart attack that started when shoveling two shovels worth than to hire this company for anything again."

Colin T on October 2022

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work, as well as, my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We called and booked this company for snow removal. Told me paying thru Angi made things ?more difficult because they pay to advertise and get hit with fees for doing work?. I was not thrilled with this comment but it was getting late in the afternoon with freezing weather and more snow possible. Between a rock and and hard ice ball for sure. Live and learn. He comes rolling up 25 minutes late in a large truck with a white bobcat type tractor on the trailer for 6 inches (max) of snow to be removed on a double car garage. (Two single unit doors). I told him specifically I had an appointment (cardiology follow up) at certain time. I usually never leave workers alone to do the work for the very reason of Wed hat happened. Not only was he late, He left over 10 blade marks on the driveway, which were unable to be removed with power washing this summer. On the north door he plowed through the garage door?s metal facing & into the wood frame of the house. It was ?repaired? (covered to not notice it just by a quick peek by the metal being turned back into placement) but the wood gouge wasn?t going away. The southern door was also bumped with the blade?s tooth but left only a small dent. Only when outside looking at the garage would someone notice the damage. It wasn?t there before and weirdly fit a bobcat tooth, I didn?t see the damage when I paid thru Venmo, He never said anything about damaging the facings of the garages or driveway.. Iit still hasn?t been repaired because it?s too small of a job (even with the garage pros). He showed up late , left our home damaged, and took $50 off the $200 charge (because it only took 15 minutes). Unbeknownst to us about the damage, which is going to cost way more than $50 to replace. I marked both facings at snow level and the damages were at those exact heights. Asked about the mark.. Didn?t exactly deny but never responded afterward to any texts. I watched him remove 3 buckets of snow on the lower driveway, very quickly and somewhat recklessly. I talked to him before I had to leave. I warned him not the get too close with the cat blade to the garage because the snow wasn?t close to the garage. Added to be careful and to slow down. He said I was just working my way up to the highest snow before the sun dropped begins the houses. Late afternoon winter appointment leaves early sunsets but he had plenty of time to do the work before it was even dusk. FYI, he mentioned his company wasn?t doing small landscaping anymore and focusing on major jobs now. Precise? Not exactly precise or honest. Would not hire the company again. Would rather have the heart attack that started when shoveling two shovels worth than to hire this company for anything again."

Colin T on October 2022


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Petty’s land solutions

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Petty’s land solutions

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!


Kerf Tree Services LLC.

5.00(
11
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Kerf Tree Services LLC.

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
37 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in tree removal, tree pruning and stump grinding, We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients.

"Yes and they were very professional and did a great job and it won’t break your bank a less than the other companies wanted so thank you Chris and your partner who did a great job today ."

Dale M on May 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in tree removal, tree pruning and stump grinding, We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients.

"Yes and they were very professional and did a great job and it won’t break your bank a less than the other companies wanted so thank you Chris and your partner who did a great job today ."

Dale M on May 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

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