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Carolina Pinewood LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

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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."
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Yard leveling for grass seeds
Culvert Drainage
Mulching
Mulching

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Johnson Lawncare and Haul
5.0(
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Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very pleased to have found Johnson Lawncare and Haul. I am very happy with the service. Professional, courteous, and very reliable. I would highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clearly Leveled Up LLC
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Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

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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

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Surplus Logistics LLC
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Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Buffalo Creek Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Lillington, NC and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At Buffalo Creek Land Management L.L.C., we specialize in reliable, high-quality land services across Hoke County and surrounding areas. Our team provides expert land clearing, forestry mulching, grading, and brush removal, demo and excavation for homeowners, farmers, and developers.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

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.

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