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Avatar for Carolina Pinewood LLC
Carolina Pinewood LLC
5.0(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felipe was extremely professional, gave multiple options for clearing an acre of land. Highly recommended to anyone, and we will be using Carolina Pinewood for our future excavations projects."
Excavating Project
Yard leveling for grass seeds
Culvert Drainage
Mulching
Mulching

+106

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SNV Handyman Services
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This Guys do it’s a great job I need to do it too much in my house and this tren due to great job"
60% interior de casa
60% interior de casa
60% interior de casa
60% interior de casa
60% interior de casa

+8

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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 Lillington, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lewis EXC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Good work at an affordable price"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Green Valley Lawncare
4.9(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This is a family business that treats you like family. Their work is professional, neat, and beautiful. They stuck to the promised timeline and willingly answered all of our questions. I have already recommended them to neighbors. Thank you Macario and Abraham for our beautiful fence."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clearly Leveled Up LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clearly Leveled Up was great. They arrived on time and started working right away. The workers, Mike and BJ were very professional. They were courteous and very easy to converse with. They did exactly what we asked for and we love it !!! Wish we could have sent the photos of the work but the system keeps telling us the file was too large."
pond
pond
pond
pond
pond

+10

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Johnson Lawncare and Haul
5.0(
16
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Delivered #78 stone at a fair price"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mokma Grading
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Took the time to do the job right. They went out of the way to make a mess from a prior contractor into something that works for my needs. Most definitely will be hiring them again."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
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Surplus Logistics LLC
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Surplus Logistics, LLC did an excellent job moving some old, very heavy furniture and hauling it away. They were friendly, efficient and reasonably priced. I plan on calling them again!"
Response time1 day
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Paradise Backyards
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

At Paradise Backyards, we take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and a stress-free experience from start to finish. Whether you're looking for a new patio, retaining wall, landscape installation, or a complete outdoor transformation, our goal is to build an outdoor space that adds lasting beauty and value to your home.\nWe'd love the opportunity to learn more about your project and provide a free, no-obligation estimate. Simply reply with a few details about what you're looking to have done, and we'll be in touch to schedule a convenient time. We are veteran owned and operated

Sealant and polymeric
Sealant and polymeric
Wooden Fence
Wooden Fence
Retaining wall

+3

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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. 

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