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Patterson Excavation
4.6(
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Randy Patterson did everything he had promised us he would do when he came out to give us our estimate. We are so pleased with his road re-sloping and grading that we have told other communities about his excellent work. We highly recommend Patterson Excavation, Randy was on time, professional, patient and knew exactly what to do for our roads. We will be using Patterson Excavation in the future to maintain the roads in our community."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%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(
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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."
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Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.5(
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Summit Land Development and Scott Lewis did an excellent job on our fill and grading project despite having a couple of challenges with local providers of fill. What was key was excellent communication and always having an option available to stay on schedule and budget. I would highly recommend Scott and his crew without any reservations. If you have a challenging project and need a skilled team then Summit Land Development is your team!"
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+4

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

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dakota built retaining wall around my swimming pool and Installed sod. Stonehenge Landscape started and completed my job with no problems Maintained communication with me throughout the whole project I would definitely recommend them."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&L Dirt Worx
5.0(
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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!"
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+3

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Flores Innovation Services LLC
5.0(
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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
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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."
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Worley Excavating
1.0(
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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!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

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. 

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.

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. 

No, fire blight does not survive free in the soil but instead is carried through insects, animals, rain, or wind during the spring. Keep in mind that it can also spread on tools, which is why you should always disinfect them in between cuts.

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