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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 Mount Airy, 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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Tedder's Transport, LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Airy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived on time did the job in a timely manner and cleaned up the area. The workers were very courteous."
Lot clean up and grading
Lot clean up and grading
Lot clean up and grading
Lot clean up and grading
Tree excavation

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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GroundShapersLLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mount Airy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Groundshapers has been excellent. When Radley came out to inspect my yard & driveway, he was very thorough & knowledgeable about what would be required to correct the issues & complete the job according to my wishes. He is very professional, but also very personable. He truly desires to do a job at the highest standard & he succeeds at it. He is conscientious & has even stopped by a few times after completing the job to ensure that the issues & problem areas are truly fixed. I definitely recommend him!"
Gravel driveway installation
Residential grading
Commercial grading
Parking lot addition
Landscaping

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding
5.0(
9
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Airy, 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
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Total View Land Management LLC
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Airy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He did a really good job, he completed everything accordingly to what was planned, and the prices were great. He went above and beyond, and I highly recommend him."
Drain projects
Fixing drain issues from gutters
Adding drain lines
Driveway Repair
Driveway

+5

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Slate Land Services
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mount Airy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He is a really good contractor, he does a good quality work and he is a top notch person."
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work

+1

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Helton Grading, Inc.
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Mount Airy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

HELTON GRADING INC 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.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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