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C Gull Tree Service
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend C Gull tree service! They were professional and did an outstanding job from start to finish. Their pricing was fair and they clearly take pride in their work. If you need a job done right this is the company to call!"
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carolina Green Landscaping
4.5(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim Lockey was very easy to work with. He was clear about how he could remove my junipers and that he would leave the job with raked dirt. I was very pleased with my experience with Mr. Lockey and his assistant."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Fast Lane Contracting
4.2(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fast Lane Contracting cleared about 500 square feet of thick forest in our back yard. Robert and Melody are friendly and professional and asked us all along the process what we were wanting and if they were providing that service as we wanted. They truly cared about doing the job exactly as wanted. The price was good, too. I would definitely use them again."
Waterfron Home
Town Creek Marina
retaining wall
Town Creek Marina
Feel the Beach!

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Lee's Yard Works
4.6(
36
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner is prompt and professional. His yard work is clean and looks great. I would recommend this business to others."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
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WR Land Services LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used WCR Hauling on several occasion. The young man, Wade, that has come to my house is prompt and hard working. WCR hauled away a bunch of items that I just didn't know how to get rid of. They did it quickly, cleanly, and their prices were very fair. Especially when you consider that he had to take my stuff to a dump and cover those prices. I would highly recommend them without hesitation."
Forestry Mulching
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Tri - County Contractors, LLC
5.0(
2
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience was wonderful. Always answered the phone. Kept me in the loop. And actually was cheaper than the estimate he gave me. So that shows me he is a honest guy."
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+7

Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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G2 Land Solutions
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jesse is an honorable businessman"
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Harkers Island
Beaufort 1
Beaufort 2
Beaufort 3

+2

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro-Lawn & Landscaping, LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Morehead City, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work from this company which is why this is my second hiring for them to do work on my property. Professional and courteous and cleaned up anything that was needed. Great price and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied with the quality of job done"
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

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.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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