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Moore Excavating Service & Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Halifax, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Moore and his team was friendly, professional and their quality of work was excellent. I would recommend Moore Excavating Service & Land Clearing, LLC to anyone."
Property roof/foundation/storage
Property roof/foundation
Property roof/foundation removal
Property roof/foundation removal
Tree removal

+12

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G&L Land Management, LLC
3.3(
3
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Serving Halifax, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I wanted to tell you about G&L land Management I asked Garrett Moore if they would have time to cover the ramp and stairs of my small church and he told me they would make time for it!!! They did it during the ice storm!!! They did a great job. I would recommend them!!!"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Grading Deiveway
Grading Deiveway

+1

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NC Earthworks LLC
New to Angi

Serving Halifax, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

NC Earthworks is a full-service excavation company specializing in grading and land clearing. We provide expert solutions in erosion control, stormwater management, drainage installation, and property management. Our services also include ditch cleaning, debris removal, demolition, and concrete work. With a commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency, NC Earthworks delivers reliable results for residential and commercial projects across North Carolina

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Parker’s Landscaping and Dirt Work
New to Angi

Serving Halifax, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

My name is Alex Parker, owner and operator of the sole proprietorship Parker’s Landscaping and Dirt Work. I strive to deliver a clean and neat outcome to every job and provide excellent customer service!

19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Miller Excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Halifax, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great doing business with Darryl. My project was to prepare for a garage build so it was on the smaller side. It was challenging to get anyone to actually look at my lot to give me an accurate estimate. Others were just giving me generic estimates based on a picture. Darryl showed up and took measurements and provided an accurate estimate. It was less than half as other estimates."
Pond
Road Entrance 2
Pond
Road Entrance 1
Pond

+21

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
MGT Enterprise
5.0(
9
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Serving Halifax, NC and surrounding areas

"I had MGT Enterprise to build me a 850 ft gravel driveway, installed 2 drain tiles for the water drainage, cleared off 2 acres and completely graded the land for my house to be built on, and cleared the land for my septic field. They called around and found the most reasonable prices for the job. When the owner gave me an estimate, everything was itemized just as I asked so I could understand what was being spent. MGT Enterprise was very responsive and gave me their professional opinions and described how they would perform all the work when they gave me a quote. Whenever I had questions, they immediately had answers even if I thought they were ridiculous, they never made me feel like I didnt know anything. They were very prompt with job timing and kept me informed through the whole process. They would not leave the job until I came out and they made sure I was 100% satisfied. I would recommend them to anyone who needs any excavation or work in that area."
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+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stonehouse Creek Land Management
4.8(
4
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Serving Halifax, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jason was prompt and gave me an eta from his GPS before pulling into my driveway. Jason is a very polite young man. He informed me of his recommendations on which trees must be trimmed or fully eliminated. I recommend Stonehouse Creek Land Management for any tree removal and trimming."
My jobs
My jobs
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My jobs

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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.

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