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Avatar for Bearclaws excavation
Bearclaws excavation
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You will not go wrong hiring Josh Faircloth dba Bearclaws Excavation. Polite, professional, personable AND gets the job done efficiently going the extra mile to be sure you received what you wanted and at an affordable price. It was a very positive experience and those can be hard to find. He exceeded my expectations."
clearing
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clearing
clearing
land clearing

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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Customers say: Quick response

"They did an excellent job getting the trees out. There were a lot of things near the trees, including our house and the neighbors, and they were able to do the job without damaging anything."
Response time12 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Evans LandWork
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I’ll give Mr John Evans of Evans Landwork 5 star review and more if I could. He did an excellent job on my driveway that had washout from all the rain we’ve had. He redid my entire driveway. Reworking the side ditch’s plus installed a drain pipe on the first day by himself. Working from about 9am to 7pm without stopping for lunch. Came back the next day packed everything in and then spread gravel. I was very impressed with his work ethic. Would definitely hire Evans Landwork again. He does very good work. C Webster"
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu

+8

Response time2 days
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stultz Landscape
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Micah went above and beyond to ensure that the new garden he planted for us, as well as our existing gardens were all perfectly matched. He gave us an estimate shortly after surveying the scope of the project, scheduled the date, and then arrived as expected. He was very professional and diligent about getting everything just right. We will be hiring Stultz for fall lawn work since we were so pleased with this project."
Remove Pine Needles and Spread Mulch
After Mulch Spread
Trimmed Shrubs and Removed Ornamental Trees
Trimmed Shrubs and Spread Mulch
Remove 2 Ornamental Trees

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

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.

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.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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