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Greener Horizons Enterprises
4.8(
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Serving King, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes. Trees were removed. Limbs were stacked up so they could be cut into firewood. Area was graded so that it could be ready to sow grass. Everything I desired to be done was accomplished . Extremely satisfied."
land development
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding
5.0(
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Serving King, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Hawkins did excellent work and provided great customer service. He constructed the work as planned and provided advice that made the project perform better. The cost was lower than his competitors and he honored our verbal contract while leaving me very grateful I had hired him. I would call him again for any grading or excavator work, without hesitation."
Response time12 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Pinnacle Properties Enterprises, LLC
4.5(
11
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Serving King, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cameron and Ethan are so good at what they do. Great people in every way. The landscaping is beautiful. Could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend them. Mary Cobb"
Gravel
Gravel
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Land Pro NC
5.0(
2
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Serving King, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tommy with Landpro did an amazing job scraping my driveway and removing snow from my porches and sidewalks. He arrived on time and was very thorough. The cost was reasonable and I would definitely use their services again!"
Driveway mulching
Driveway mulching
Driveway mulching
Driveway mulching
Huge farm clean up

+15

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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. 

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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