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Avatar for Schneider Landscape Works, LLC
Schneider Landscape Works, LLC
4.9(
35
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Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"EXCELLENT work, professional, responsive, great communication and on time!! Got the job done quicker than they even expected and Tyson Schneider is the kind of business owner you want to do business with!! Will be using them for any future paver and excavating project I have!"
Driveway
Culvert
Concrete Culvert
Curlvert
Grading

+41

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Respess Brothers Tree Service
4.5(
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Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt, courteous, left area clean. Loved how everything looked when they finished. Would highly recommend them."
Before we started
The rotten trunk
After stump is ground and cleaned up
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Lee's Yard Works
4.6(
36
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Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner is prompt and professional. His yard work is clean and looks great. I would recommend this business to others."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & G Concrete Services, Inc.
4.9(
7
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Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job for us. Took out an old asphalt driveway and installed a new and expanded one. Also added two concrete walkways in the back yard and a stamped concrete walkway in the front yard. So pleased with the work they did and their work ethic and they are such nice people. Certainly would recommend them to anyone."
Part 1 of dumpster pad
Part 2 of extended pad
Fire pit
Hot tub pad
Shop pad before finished

+81

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cruse Land Management
5.0(
3
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Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will performed an outstanding job on our grading and drainage project. The work was completed professionally and with great attention to detail, and the area was properly seeded upon completion. The results are excellent—both in appearance and performance. I am very satisfied with the quality of his work."
Gravel road
Brush cutting
Brush cutting
Brush cutting
Brush cutting

+1

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Tri - County Contractors, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving New Bern, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience was wonderful. Always answered the phone. Kept me in the loop. And actually was cheaper than the estimate he gave me. So that shows me he is a honest guy."
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+7

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

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.

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.

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