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Avatar for Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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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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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the paver work done in my patio. It met and exceeded my expectations. The crew was polite and answered any questions I had while they were on site."
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+13

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Universal Green Garden Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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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 time7 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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McDuffie Property Services
5.0(
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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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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McFarland Land Clearing
5.0(
5
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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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
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

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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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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

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
American board and nail
5.0(
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Here’s a rephrased version that maintains the essential details:\n\n\nHi, I’m Chris. With 25 years of experience in handyman services, I specialize in developing unique concepts for custom furniture as well as maintain property standards. I take a direct approach and am flexible to meet your needs. Together, we will devise a plan and then put it into action.

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

+6

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Straight Up Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Kelly Nc
Clearing/prep work
Prep work/burn off
Mulching
Mulching

+1

Response time12 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

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