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Avatar for Silver Line Construction Plus
Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
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Serving Mocksville, 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
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Blue Ridge Tradesman LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mocksville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent attention to detail and communication during project which included excavation alongside exterior wall to remove and replace moisture barrier and stripping interior basement walls and reapplying primer and Drylock. The project also required disassembly and reassembly of wine racks and work benches. Dirk would not quit until he was satisfied that it met his high standard. Extremely pleased and I would not hesitate to hire again. Project came in on budget and clean up was thorough."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greener Horizons Enterprises
4.8(
14
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Serving Mocksville, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Green Horizons installed underground piping for my downspouts to help address erosion from runoff during rainstorms and also installed decorative landscaping. Ethan communicated regularly during the project and finished the entire job quickly and with minimal disturbance to the rest of the yard. Super professional and the end result looks great."
land development
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brushy Mountain Landscape
5.0(
4
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Serving Mocksville, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is always there when they say they will be and does a great job. Always leaves the place better than they found it. Would definitely recommend!"
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Double D Tree & Land Management
5.0(
3
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Serving Mocksville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Free estimate which turned out to be the best price. Work was done in a timely manor and all debris was cleaned up and hauled away. Wish I would have taken photos, didn't think about it. So thankful for their help!"
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Storm damage
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Storm damage

+4

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Cow City Crawlspace
New to Angi

Serving Mocksville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!\n\n

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Full encapsulation
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Full encapsulation

+9

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

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