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828Landscape

4.50(
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828Landscape

4.50(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
82 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

At 828 Landscaping, we are a quality-driven business based in Western North Carolina, specializing in grading, landscaping, and a comprehensive range of outdoor services. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and functionality of your property, turning your outdoor space into a dream view.

"Never responded."

Garrett A on July 2023

At 828 Landscaping, we are a quality-driven business based in Western North Carolina, specializing in grading, landscaping, and a comprehensive range of outdoor services. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the beauty and functionality of your property, turning your outdoor space into a dream view.

"Never responded."

Garrett A on July 2023


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Rockett Grading

2011 N Main Ave
5.00(
5
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Rockett Grading

2011 N Main Ave
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

Grading and Land Management Located in Newton, NC, Rockett Grading provides professional grading, land clearing, tree removal and other services for the North Carolina and Upper South Carolina areas. We have the equipment, experience, and experts to ensure your project is completed safely and on schedule.

"Excellent trees and stumps were removed quickly and completely. You can't even tell that there was trees in my yard. Very professional!"

Scott L on August 2023

Grading and Land Management Located in Newton, NC, Rockett Grading provides professional grading, land clearing, tree removal and other services for the North Carolina and Upper South Carolina areas. We have the equipment, experience, and experts to ensure your project is completed safely and on schedule.

"Excellent trees and stumps were removed quickly and completely. You can't even tell that there was trees in my yard. Very professional!"

Scott L on August 2023


Rich's Dirt Work

2728 Winkler Way Rd.
5.00(
4
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Rich's Dirt Work

2728 Winkler Way Rd.
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Rich's Dirt Work 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.

"Rich's Dirt Work came out and leveled an area for an above ground pool. They were prompt, courteous, and very professional. They did a great job. I'd definitely hire them again. "

Gwendolyn E on August 2025

Rich's Dirt Work 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.

"Rich's Dirt Work came out and leveled an area for an above ground pool. They were prompt, courteous, and very professional. They did a great job. I'd definitely hire them again. "

Gwendolyn E on August 2025


GCS Construction LLC

701 Reuben Wooten Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
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GCS Construction LLC

701 Reuben Wooten Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


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Alexander Excavating, LLC

807 Three Forks Church Road
4.88(
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Alexander Excavating, LLC

807 Three Forks Church Road
4.88(
8
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We at Alexander Excavating LLC, we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They were extremely professional with the entire project. Not only did everything I asked but did it all in a very timely manner and at a great price as well. Will definitely be recommending them to anyone I know needing work done! "

Hunter G on July 2025

We at Alexander Excavating LLC, we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They were extremely professional with the entire project. Not only did everything I asked but did it all in a very timely manner and at a great price as well. Will definitely be recommending them to anyone I know needing work done! "

Hunter G on July 2025


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Silver Line Construction Plus

2006 Hill Crest Road Northwest
5.00(
11
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Silver Line Construction Plus

2006 Hill Crest Road Northwest
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024


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WNC Land Services

1055 Deer Park Rd
5.00(
2
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WNC Land Services

1055 Deer Park Rd
5.00(
2
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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 pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Ian did a good job clearing the space and was very efficient."

Leigh M on October 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Ian did a good job clearing the space and was very efficient."

Leigh M on October 2023


Scott's Hauling and Excavating

1962 Buffalo Shoals Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Scott's Hauling and Excavating

1962 Buffalo Shoals Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.


Fleet Hauling and Grading

146 Fallen Acorn Dr
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Fleet Hauling and Grading

146 Fallen Acorn Dr
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fleet Hauling and Grading is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Fleet Hauling and Grading is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


Dellinger Farm Services

860 South Highway 16
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

Dellinger Farm Services

860 South Highway 16
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Welcome to Delliger Farms Services. We have over 25 years of experience in the Demolition & Excavation industry here in Stanley, NC. Give us a call today. Whether you need a full demo, site prep & clearing or major grading and resloping. We take pride in setting ourselves apart, by displaying nothing but the utmost professionalism, experience, and knowledge. Delliger Farms Services - clearing the way to your future!

"Did a great job, easy to talk and do whatever I requested for"

Ying Y on March 2020

Welcome to Delliger Farms Services. We have over 25 years of experience in the Demolition & Excavation industry here in Stanley, NC. Give us a call today. Whether you need a full demo, site prep & clearing or major grading and resloping. We take pride in setting ourselves apart, by displaying nothing but the utmost professionalism, experience, and knowledge. Delliger Farms Services - clearing the way to your future!

"Did a great job, easy to talk and do whatever I requested for"

Ying Y on March 2020

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The rules and regulations regarding groundwater use vary between states. To find out if you can dig a well on your property, you’ll have to consult these regulations, address any compliance requirements, and get the appropriate permits. It’s also important to check that your intended location has the right geology and water table to support a well.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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