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Avatar for Dimmer's Precision Grading
Dimmer's Precision Grading
5.0(
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Serving Lowell, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great Experience. Energetic young man that arrived on time and was excellent with his coordination of razing the structure and having the debris picked up immediately. Great logistics! Already neighbors have commented how great the area looks and Property Manager has added him to our list of vendors."
Lot 2 finished with silt fence
Lot 1
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Lot 2 finished with silt fence
Lot 2 finished with silt fence

+63

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Serving Lowell, 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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Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
11
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Serving Lowell, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
WYATT Pipe and Grading, LLC
5.0(
25
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Serving Lowell, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Loved Lance, he was honest, fair, reasonable and completed the work as promised and then some. I would definitely recommend Lance to anyone needing landscaping completed. He extended our driveway back and to the side with gravel, replaced the existing railroad ties, graded previously stump grinding, tamped and added dirt around our septic risers, moved dirt to file in a ditch, and placed seed and straw down where he disturbed the ground!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bella's Serenity Garden
5.0(
19
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Serving Lowell, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bella's Serenity Garden came out and aerated, seeded, and aerated my lawn. The process was seamless from initial contact to project completion. I will definitely use them for future projects."
Response time1 day
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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DB's Landworks
5.0(
4
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Serving Lowell, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dylan handles several projects for me and did a great job. I even needed him to come back and finish something one his guys missed and he was on it and took care of us quickly. I'll definitely hire him again!"
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Rangel Builders LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Lowell, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and timing of the project. I described what we wanted and it was done to perfection. I highly recommend Rangle Builders for any project. Call them NOW!"
New Construction
Siding & Trim Work
Exterior Job: Siding
Pool Cabana
New Build: Modern

+30

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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. 

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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