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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

"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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.5(
16
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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
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2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
9 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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Superior Land Services
5.0(
10
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are really good, experienced, efficient, and simply nice people to deal with. They have a fine-tuned process for tree removal and are tidy on clean-up. Awesome experience!!"
Crisp
Crisp
Crisp
Crisp
Crisp

+16

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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B&B Tree Removal and Grading, LLC
4.9(
18
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a wonderful job putting in driveway and clearing for a homesite. Brett also leveled the site for our home. Very detailed and does quality work. We have used him several times."
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Boss Man Brett
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+121

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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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