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Avatar for Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon was initially brought out to help us find a solution for the excessive amount of water collecting in our backyard.  We interviewed many contractors for the job, because this was the third time we were having someone come ?fix? the drainage issues. I was impressed with Jon immediately, not only were his ideas new, but he seemed to truly listen to the issues.  He was ultimately hired, because he was easy to communicate with, I felt comfortable telling him my likes and dislikes. 
During the excavation of the patio, Jon expressed his concern regarding the magnitude of water that was emitting from the soil.  I was impressed that Jon took it upon himself to bring a soil expert out to evaluate the soil and ensure that he was taking the proper steps in managing our problem.  Further, Jon went above and beyond the agreed upon scope of work by grading our backyard and creating swails to navigate the water into the newly installed drains.  Similarly, Jon added an additional French drain under the patio that was not discussed prior to the project. 
Approximately half way through the project, Jon approached me with a foreseeable problem with the design we had agreed upon.  He presented the problem and followed it up with a solution, which I appreciated.  I loved his idea of a retaining wall and knew that it was a necessity given the water issues we?ve been having.
 
There were a few hurdles, as expected with any contractor.  The first being that there was a need for more materials than expected, and while I was frustrated at the additional cost, there was no way Jon could have foreseen the problem.  The second issue centered around the shape of the patio, while we?d always discussed a semi-circular shape, he suggested we change it to a rectangular shape to increase the square footage of the patio.  While I appreciated his insight, I wish we would have discussed it at an earlier meeting.  The third, and final issue, was the length of the retaining wall.  Although the wall was decided last minute, I was under the impression that the wall was going to stop at one particular location, when instead it expanded further than thought.  I was pleasantly surprised by the length of the wall, however, it spanned the intended walkway.  Thankfully, my husband had noticed and informed the crew before they started bonding the materials.  The crew politely took apart the wall and we all decided on a solution at the last minute. 
I was so thankful for Jon and his two team members.  I felt comfortable expressing my concerns throughout the project and felt like Jon went out of his way to address and fix them.  He and his team were polite, considerate and often times we wouldn?t even know they were at the house working.  We have every intention to bring Jon and his team back to help us complete our backyard.  While there were some hurdles, we are extremely happy with the end product of the job and we HIGHLY recommend Hutchins landscaping!
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BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

SWEETGRASS LANDSCAPING LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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2D Professionals, LLC
4.1(
90
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

2D Professionals, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) and a Licensed Government Contractor. We have been serving the Triangle and the surrounding areas since 2005; and, we provide professional services for your home or business needs, as well as, government & municipal facilities across the Carolinas.\n Our services include retaining walls, hardscapes & landscaping for your exterior space. On the interior, we are a Shaw flooring dealer; and, can provide all your Carpet and Vinyl Plank (LVT) needs. We also provide Ceramic Tile, Paint, Ceiling Tile & Woodwork services, as well.\n Call today for a free site evaluation and estimate!

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+139

Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Green Way Landscaping
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Green Way Tree and Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Everstone Material Hauling Inc
Everstone Material Hauling Inc
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Everstone Material Hauling, Inc. specializes in the professional sales, delivery, and installation of aggregate, mulch, soil, sod, small site excavation and grading, and forestry mulching and land clearing. We also offer delivery-only services for building materials and select compact construction equipment, supporting both residential and commercial projects throughout the Youngsville, Wake Forest, and Raleigh areas. Our commitment to reliable service, transparent communication, and practical jobsite support ensures that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Stone Delivery
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Allison's Welding
Allison's Welding
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Allison's Welding is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Clearly Leveled Up LLC
Clearly Leveled Up LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!\n

pond
pond
pond
pond
pond

+10

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Destra First
Destra First
5.0(
3
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

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Before and After
Drainage and Design

+78

25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Vert Life Landscaping, LLC
Vert Life Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
29
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Morrisville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Vert Life Lawn Care and Landscape is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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.

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 best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

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