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Avatar for Alexander Excavating, LLC
Alexander Excavating, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shawn really came through for me. He took time off a big job just to come help me get my over grown lot cleaned up. His communicating was excellent along with the results of his work. I highly recommend Alexander excavating. I look forward to doing more business with Shawn in the near future."
Land clearing
Land clearing
Demolition
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During

+31

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Dimmer's Precision Grading
5.0(
22
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We here at Dimmer's Precision Grading take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. We are prompt and professional when it comes to our customers. Call us today for your Grading, Excavation, clearing, and trucking needs!

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Lot 2 finished with silt fence

+63

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Living In Paradise, Inc.
5.0(
15
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired LIP for an excavation project and received excellent customer service and a job well done. Will definitely be hiring again for any future jobs!"
Land Clearing
Grading
LIP Inc Service
Property Maintenance
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for 828 Excavation & Stump Grinding LLC
828 Excavation & Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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! Call Today!\n

House site clean up
House site clean up
House site clean up
Lines dug in an prep for final grade
Lines dug in an prep for final grade

+30

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for How Deep Trenching and Landscaping, LLC
How Deep Trenching and Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a landscaping company that offers several different services including trenching,stump grinding,lawn maintenance,bed installs, retaining walls,stone scape,aeration, drain solutions, pressure washing,excavation, grading to list a few. We try to deliver to our customer a quality job completed in a timely manner.\nYou can see photos of projects on Facebook How Deep Trenching And Landscaping LLC.

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My work

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Otto Enterprises
5.0(
8
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

Here at Otto Enterprises we specialize in Grading and Excavating work. We operate each job with respect and honesty. Before we leave the job we make sure each customer is satisfied and happy with the end product.

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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Suddreth Masonry, LLC
4.5(
28
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Suddreth Masonry, LLC, proudly serves their customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

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!

Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
11
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

T&G Building & Remodeling 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.

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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.

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Maintain open communication and address issues as they arise, ensuring contract terms cover potential delays.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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