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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
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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Jeremy Williams
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was polite, professional and reasonable. He found additional damage I was unaware of and made me aware of additional cost before proceeding. Would 100% recommend him."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Schneider Landscape Works, LLC
4.9(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"EXCELLENT work, professional, responsive, great communication and on time!! Got the job done quicker than they even expected and Tyson Schneider is the kind of business owner you want to do business with!! Will be using them for any future paver and excavating project I have!"
Driveway
Culvert
Concrete Culvert
Curlvert
Grading

+41

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
4.2(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did precisely what they contracted to do in an efficient and timely manner. Would definitely hire them again."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A & G Concrete Services, Inc.
4.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They extended our concrete patio. Fast reply, on site quote, and provided good recommendations on the job to be done. Excellent communication, they were on time, and their job was very professional. Great value and fair pricing. Jason and his team were fantastic."
Part 1 of dumpster pad
Part 2 of extended pad
Fire pit
Hot tub pad
Shop pad before finished

+81

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jarman Grading LLC
4.9(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jarman Grading came to the job ready and prepared. Clearing, grading with precise site preparation help complete our estate. We presented our vision of how we wanted everything to fit, and Jarman Grading completed our dream. I will hire them again."
My Projects
My Projects
My Projects
My Projects
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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High Tide Land Management
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Showed up on time, lots of experience and very professional."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cruse Land Management
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will performed an outstanding job on our grading and drainage project. The work was completed professionally and with great attention to detail, and the area was properly seeded upon completion. The results are excellent—both in appearance and performance. I am very satisfied with the quality of his work."
Gravel road
Brush cutting
Brush cutting
Brush cutting
Brush cutting

+1

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Riley Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance, LLC
3.6(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Kinston, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Communication with Rileys was outstanding from beginning to end. Work was started and completed as promised."
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

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.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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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