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Avatar for Thickett-B-Gone

Thickett-B-Gone

5.00(
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Thickett-B-Gone

5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
20 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our 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 leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"Ron and his team did a very good job removing the trees, and they even cleaned our gutters out for us- no extra charge! I would DEFINITELY recommend these pros. 5 stars!"

Terry G on November 2025

Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our 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 leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"Ron and his team did a very good job removing the trees, and they even cleaned our gutters out for us- no extra charge! I would DEFINITELY recommend these pros. 5 stars!"

Terry G on November 2025


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Cold Mountain Grading Company

5.00(
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Cold Mountain Grading Company

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Cold Mountain Grading Company, we value relationships. Being local to Western North Carolina, we come from a mountain culture rooted in loving thy neighbor and doing right by one another. Our goal is to bring this mentality to our business by producing the highest quality work to our clients for the best price possible. From cutting in a fresh driveway to grading a new homesite, our services often represent the first step towards fulfilling an ambition for our customers, and we take pride in the responsibility of initiating the process for our clients to achieve their goals. Just as we have been blessed with the opportunity to operate this business, we aim to provide opportunities to our community.

"Robbie Moody, owner and operator of Cold Mountain Grading, is an exceptional young man. He is polite, professional, responsible, reliable and an outstanding problem-solver. His communication skills were excellent, and from his first visit, Robbie was able to offer solutions that others did not mention. He put in a new drain from the gutter, installed a new French drain along the side of the building that was too low, spread topsoil to raise about .5 of my yard, planted seed and covered with straw. Under my deck he built a retaining wall, and spread crushed stone to level. The job was done perfectly, and in only three days. I would definitely hire and recommend Robbie in the future."

Robert O on September 2023

At Cold Mountain Grading Company, we value relationships. Being local to Western North Carolina, we come from a mountain culture rooted in loving thy neighbor and doing right by one another. Our goal is to bring this mentality to our business by producing the highest quality work to our clients for the best price possible. From cutting in a fresh driveway to grading a new homesite, our services often represent the first step towards fulfilling an ambition for our customers, and we take pride in the responsibility of initiating the process for our clients to achieve their goals. Just as we have been blessed with the opportunity to operate this business, we aim to provide opportunities to our community.

"Robbie Moody, owner and operator of Cold Mountain Grading, is an exceptional young man. He is polite, professional, responsible, reliable and an outstanding problem-solver. His communication skills were excellent, and from his first visit, Robbie was able to offer solutions that others did not mention. He put in a new drain from the gutter, installed a new French drain along the side of the building that was too low, spread topsoil to raise about .5 of my yard, planted seed and covered with straw. Under my deck he built a retaining wall, and spread crushed stone to level. The job was done perfectly, and in only three days. I would definitely hire and recommend Robbie in the future."

Robert O on September 2023


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MJ Mountain Builders

4.33(
6
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MJ Mountain Builders

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
33 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

MJ Mountain Builders is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 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. Contact us for a free consultation today! Please note, while we install and repair septic systems, we do not pump septic tanks.

"Very friendly and professional crew that worked with me to get the job done without breaking my wallet. All septic jobs present unique challenges, and Monty and David found a way to do what needed to be done. They communicated well and got the job finished quickly, too. "

Christine F on June 2025

MJ Mountain Builders is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 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. Contact us for a free consultation today! Please note, while we install and repair septic systems, we do not pump septic tanks.

"Very friendly and professional crew that worked with me to get the job done without breaking my wallet. All septic jobs present unique challenges, and Monty and David found a way to do what needed to be done. They communicated well and got the job finished quickly, too. "

Christine F on June 2025


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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.

4.46(
50
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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.

4.46(
50
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"CJ and his crew installed this car pad. We are very pleased. We highly recommend their firm. "

Michael H on January 2025

Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"CJ and his crew installed this car pad. We are very pleased. We highly recommend their firm. "

Michael H on January 2025


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Element Arbor

5.00(
22
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Element Arbor

5.00(
22
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
61 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Element Arbor is a tree care company serving residential and commercial customers in Waynesville, Asheville and surrounding areas of North Carolina. Nicholas Johnson is the owner and operator of Element Arbor, who has demonstrated professional competency by serving the local community trees since 2011.

"Everything was perfect. Plenty of notice, professional work, great clean up and thoughtful follow up."

Walter K on July 2025

Element Arbor is a tree care company serving residential and commercial customers in Waynesville, Asheville and surrounding areas of North Carolina. Nicholas Johnson is the owner and operator of Element Arbor, who has demonstrated professional competency by serving the local community trees since 2011.

"Everything was perfect. Plenty of notice, professional work, great clean up and thoughtful follow up."

Walter K on July 2025


5S Maintenance & Construction, LLC

5.00(
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5S Maintenance & Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

5S Maintenance & Construction LLC is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"They met with us; listened to everything we was wanting on the deck. The wheel chair ramps were a must for my dads needs and Couldn't be happier! They customized our deck to fulfill our wants an needs. Very honest, dependable an hard working. Super pleased with the work done. Highly recommend!!!"

Tracy C on June 2024

5S Maintenance & Construction LLC is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"They met with us; listened to everything we was wanting on the deck. The wheel chair ramps were a must for my dads needs and Couldn't be happier! They customized our deck to fulfill our wants an needs. Very honest, dependable an hard working. Super pleased with the work done. Highly recommend!!!"

Tracy C on June 2024


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Keener Landscaping

5.00(
5
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Keener Landscaping

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Daniel and the Keener Landscaping team did an excellent job installing a welded wire panel and wood fence. Daniel is responsive, a great communicator, reliable and punctual. I couldn’t be happier with the work."

Catherine B on March 2025

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!

"Daniel and the Keener Landscaping team did an excellent job installing a welded wire panel and wood fence. Daniel is responsive, a great communicator, reliable and punctual. I couldn’t be happier with the work."

Catherine B on March 2025


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Gibson's Grading And Construction

4.88(
292
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Gibson's Grading And Construction

4.88(
292
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
45 local quotes requested

Gibson's Construction has been established since 1996 we are family owned and operated and we offer full range of construction services and grading from small jobs to large jobs. We are a father and son team and use the best people and materials that we can find. We do not hire subcontractors because we do the work ourselves on-site to make sure they job is done right! we do contract price only. We will give a 10% discount for Angie's List members. We do the highest quality of work and services and do not take short cuts or bandaid fixes. With decades of experience and continued top service we are here to help. We are a top notch professional outfit that's very dedicated to our craft. When working with us you are not just a customer but become family with us. We are fully insured and ready to work Services We Do not offer: Paving, well work, electrical, tank removal or installation,handyman services,roofing, mobile home work, septic install and repair, trenching for water,sewer and gas lines.

"After purchasing my first home, I realized quickly that things were less than perfect. 3 months in, we were finding water intrusion in our crawl space. I had multiple companies come to inspect what was going on. I didn’t feel confident in their solutions, there was more to our situation. After feeling helpless, I read about David Gibson construction. Their testimonies really struck my interest. A local expert, that won’t take a job unless it’s done right, and always found the root of the issue. David came over, surveyed the entire property, inspected the crawl space / foundation, did soil samples, and sent over an entire report on what he believed was going on. We immediately hired him. Davis addressed the root cause and any additional repairs he found along the way. He and his crew were extremely professional, timely, and easy to work with. With highest regard, I strongly recommend David Gibson Construction. I can confidently say all of our issues are now in the past. "

Kyle O on November 2025

Gibson's Construction has been established since 1996 we are family owned and operated and we offer full range of construction services and grading from small jobs to large jobs. We are a father and son team and use the best people and materials that we can find. We do not hire subcontractors because we do the work ourselves on-site to make sure they job is done right! we do contract price only. We will give a 10% discount for Angie's List members. We do the highest quality of work and services and do not take short cuts or bandaid fixes. With decades of experience and continued top service we are here to help. We are a top notch professional outfit that's very dedicated to our craft. When working with us you are not just a customer but become family with us. We are fully insured and ready to work Services We Do not offer: Paving, well work, electrical, tank removal or installation,handyman services,roofing, mobile home work, septic install and repair, trenching for water,sewer and gas lines.

"After purchasing my first home, I realized quickly that things were less than perfect. 3 months in, we were finding water intrusion in our crawl space. I had multiple companies come to inspect what was going on. I didn’t feel confident in their solutions, there was more to our situation. After feeling helpless, I read about David Gibson construction. Their testimonies really struck my interest. A local expert, that won’t take a job unless it’s done right, and always found the root of the issue. David came over, surveyed the entire property, inspected the crawl space / foundation, did soil samples, and sent over an entire report on what he believed was going on. We immediately hired him. Davis addressed the root cause and any additional repairs he found along the way. He and his crew were extremely professional, timely, and easy to work with. With highest regard, I strongly recommend David Gibson Construction. I can confidently say all of our issues are now in the past. "

Kyle O on November 2025


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Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating

4.04(
12
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Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating

4.04(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
12 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to 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! Minimum 4 hours and serious requires only.

"Hired to install a river rock driveway which included a cement apron at entry of garage. Cement splattered on new garage door; trim work surrounding garage and on the siding of the garage. Multiple attempts made to have this fixed. Many promises it would be done but after 17 months, we are still waiting. Calls were not returned; promised return to repair and then ? no showed?. Multiple excuses from getting new phone to ?forgot?. "

Scott M on August 2025

Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to 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! Minimum 4 hours and serious requires only.

"Hired to install a river rock driveway which included a cement apron at entry of garage. Cement splattered on new garage door; trim work surrounding garage and on the siding of the garage. Multiple attempts made to have this fixed. Many promises it would be done but after 17 months, we are still waiting. Calls were not returned; promised return to repair and then ? no showed?. Multiple excuses from getting new phone to ?forgot?. "

Scott M on August 2025


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K&B Property Maintenance LLC

5.00(
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K&B Property Maintenance LLC

5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
46 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

K&B Property Maintenance is owner operated and has been in business since 2013. We have 20 years experience in the industry. Our specialties are turnkey builds, framing, siding, decks, fencing, and flooring minus carpet. We have an excellent reputation and take pride in our quality work. Give us a call today for your project needs!

"Needed deck footers and supports redone on a 12x20 deck that my original contractor did incorrectly and failed inspection. KB did a great job of correcting and installing the correct footers and we passed our inspection with flying colors. "

Ron M on September 2025

K&B Property Maintenance is owner operated and has been in business since 2013. We have 20 years experience in the industry. Our specialties are turnkey builds, framing, siding, decks, fencing, and flooring minus carpet. We have an excellent reputation and take pride in our quality work. Give us a call today for your project needs!

"Needed deck footers and supports redone on a 12x20 deck that my original contractor did incorrectly and failed inspection. KB did a great job of correcting and installing the correct footers and we passed our inspection with flying colors. "

Ron M on September 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

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