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Patterson Excavation
4.6(
46
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I hired Patterson excavation to excavate and install a french drain. Randall did an amazing job. He went above and beyond what was asked. He kept me completely informed of the the process and the work being done. I will be using his services again for another project."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Firm Foundation Restoration & Landscaping
4.7(
42
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome company to work with! Travis and his team are what every homeowner would expect and want from people working on your home projects! They installed a fence, steps out back gate, and a dry creek bed. Great job! Would highly recommend and will be calling them for future projects! 5 stars for sure. Sue & Jim Lodge"
Response time2 days
Response rate97%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dirt Life Development Services, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with all the grading and excavation and clearing that was done behind my house. I explained to Jason that I needed my yard to be more level due to I could not get my lawnmower up the hill. He discussed with me all options that would resolve the problem. He went over and beyond to resolve the issue. I highly recommend him and would use him again."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

+78

Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.5(
17
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hands down the best experience we’ve had getting a project done. These guys went above and beyond giving us more than we expected. We highly recommend Summit Land Development. They will not disappoint. We are already looking to do another project in the near future!"
2501
2501
2501
2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stonehenge Landscape Supply
5.0(
6
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Stonehenge got involved in the project after shoddy work by another company. They had to rip out a fire pit, retaining wall and cement stone 15’x 20’ deck, haul it off and start from scratch. They rebuilt everything, built a hand rail and railing around the deck. They also Installed a lighting system as well as designed and built 2 sidewalks with inlaid stone on both the sidewalks and deck. The work was completed as promised in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to use them again."
My jobs
My jobs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&L Dirt Worx
5.0(
3
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend J&L Dirt Worx! They did an amazing, professional job on my grading project and exceeded my expectations. Their attention to detail, reliability, and quality of work really stood out. I would absolutely hire them again for any clearing, grading, or landscaping needs. If you’re looking for dependable, top-notch work, J&L Dirt Worx is the team to call!"
Gunsmoke dr
Gunsmoke dr
Gunsmoke dr
Gunsmoke dr
Gunsmoke dr

+3

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Flores Innovation Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charlie and his crew solved a landscape drainage problem for me. They were able to complete the job quickly and at a very fair price. I am happy with the results and would recommend them"
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TCQ Paving & Grading
5.0(
4
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"TCQ Paving did a phenomenal job in taking care of our recent paving project. This project involved adjusting the grade on a very mismanaged road and paving it. It also involved paving two new construction driveways. TCQ Paving arrived on time and completed the work in the amount of time that they had told us. The finish was phenomenal and the level of customer service and quality of work were top-notch. Because of their quality of work we used them on another new construction driveway and the same level of quality was shown on this project as well."
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Worley Excavating
1.0(
1
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize ingrading, site prep, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time30 mins
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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