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Avatar for Stay Rite Property Solutions
Stay Rite Property Solutions
4.4(
53
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Manteo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spread mulch around a two acre lot. Many trees and shrubs and buildings are on this area. Very neatly done."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Normand & Co. Underground, LLC
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Manteo, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Normand & Co. Underground is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several 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. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time10 mins
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Atlantic Excavating
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Manteo, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Friendly professional and very timely"
After the clean out
Before the cleanup
After the sand is gone
It's all in the details
When your big pool arrives on a truck

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MGT Enterprise
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Manteo, NC and surrounding areas

"I had MGT Enterprise to build me a 850 ft gravel driveway, installed 2 drain tiles for the water drainage, cleared off 2 acres and completely graded the land for my house to be built on, and cleared the land for my septic field. They called around and found the most reasonable prices for the job. When the owner gave me an estimate, everything was itemized just as I asked so I could understand what was being spent. MGT Enterprise was very responsive and gave me their professional opinions and described how they would perform all the work when they gave me a quote. Whenever I had questions, they immediately had answers even if I thought they were ridiculous, they never made me feel like I didnt know anything. They were very prompt with job timing and kept me informed through the whole process. They would not leave the job until I came out and they made sure I was 100% satisfied. I would recommend them to anyone who needs any excavation or work in that area."
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+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coast Construction and Remodling
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Manteo, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication was prompt and ongoing throughout the project. Excellent experience!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coast Construction and Remodeling
4.3(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Manteo, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication was prompt and ongoing throughout the project. Excellent experience!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tyrrell Lawn Service
4.6(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Manteo, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This companies customer service and speed of quoting the job was spot on. I think the pricing was pretty good, comparatively. Very nice people and were on time. Others were hours late or never showed back up to do the job. This job has not been done yet due to very heavy rain, but they have been out here to check the ground a couple of times so they can start as soon as the soil will allow. Any company that takes that time has got to be good. I will updated when completed."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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.

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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