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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 Northwest, 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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Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
208
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We hired Gardens by Eva because we needed to update the landscaping in and around our pool and front yard. We lived all the ideas that they came up with and how the project came out. We added path lighting, pavers, and up lights on our palm trees. The property looks fresh, clean and aesthetically beautiful! Rocky and Eva care about making sure they make you happy!"
Yard Makeover w/fountain
before makeover
Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
pool area before

+8

Response time9 hrs
140 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Southern Accents Landscape Design
4.8(
139
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan did a wonderful job. He was a pleasure to work with. Added sod, irrigation and ornamental plants to my front and back yard. He replaced damaged irrigation heads. He is doing another project for us next week. Adding new beds along the driveway and trimming and pruning all our bushes. Very knowledgeable. Not pushy and has many good inexpensive ideas. We have recommended him to many of our friends. Glad we found him!!"
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Additional Photos

+13

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Universal Green Garden Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
44
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Complete overhaul of my yard. Cleaning up, sod install, irrigation system, creating plant beds, and mulching. Brought the most beautiful top soil Iâ ve ever seen! All done in a timely efficient manner. Thank you Fernando."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+16

Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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McDuffie Property Services
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brought in a bunch of dirt and leveled out a pad for a future building. Did an awesome job despite the weather and delivery hiccups. If your needing landscaping/grading/excavation work, this is the guy to call"
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McFarland Land Clearing
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be happier with Ian and highly recommend McFarland Land Clearing. Ian is very knowledgeable, professional, super responsive and he completed the job quickly and exactly as asked, with everything cleaned up perfectly."
Tree removal
Tree removal
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
4.2(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and his crew did an awesome job for us. They poured a slab for our 20 x 20 building and a sidewalk! We also had the building wired and they did that for us. We were ð ¯ % satisfied with the work. They were always respectful and very caring about the detail of their work. They will be our go to contractors when needed. Thank you David, Buster and crew!!! Terry & Nita Lanier- Winnabow"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cape Fear Advanced Septics
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish, this company was absolutely excellent. Brian?s communication was clear and timely, so I always knew what to expect. They showed up when they said they would, worked quickly, and got the job done right the first time. I really appreciated how honest and straightforward they were?no surprises, just good service. The pricing was fair and very reasonable. Overall, Brian made what could have been a stressful situation easy and stress-free. If you?re looking for someone to leave your yard better than they found it, even while installing a new septic this is the company for you!"
Installations
Installations
Installations
Installations
Installations

+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
American board and nail
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

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Custom dinning table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table

+6

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legacy EarthWerks
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Before they showed up, my yard looked like it was auditioning for a Discovery Channel documentary. A few days later, it looked like it belonged on a landscaping magazine cover. Great communication, fair pricing, and they treated my property like it was their own. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat… assuming I can convince my wife we need to clear more land. 10/10 would let them bulldoze my property again. The only complaint I have is now my wife expects the inside of the house to look as good as the outside."
forestry mulching
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

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.

Trenches are typically 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the required depth depends on the specific project and local ordinances. For example, a French drain may need to be 18 inches deep, while a water pipe might require a depth of 24 inches and a drainage pipe 36 inches. Your city or county may have specific regulations, so it's wise to consult with an excavation professional to determine the correct depth for your project.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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