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Avatar for JW Grading And Excavation, LLC
JW Grading And Excavation, LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired JW Grading to clear our 2 acre lot for new construction and install our driveway, they done an amazing job. We are very pleased and would recommend them to anyone beginning the process of building a new home"
Grading and Excavation
New home site
New home site
New home site
New home site

+18

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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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 Oak Ridge, 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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Avatar for Garner Landscaping And Removal
Garner Landscaping And Removal
4.6(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was performed quickly. The contractor was friendly and professional. However, some of the materials were defective. I contacted him and was promised a replacement. He never returned or contacted me again."
Parking lot install
Parking lot install
Regraveling a driveway
Regraveling a driveway
New driveway install

+19

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Avatar for Tedder's Transport, LLC
Tedder's Transport, LLC
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They arrived on time did the job in a timely manner and cleaned up the area. The workers were very courteous."
Lot clean up and grading
Lot clean up and grading
Lot clean up and grading
Lot clean up and grading
Tree excavation

+5

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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GroundShapersLLC
5.0(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Groundshapers has been excellent. When Radley came out to inspect my yard & driveway, he was very thorough & knowledgeable about what would be required to correct the issues & complete the job according to my wishes. He is very professional, but also very personable. He truly desires to do a job at the highest standard & he succeeds at it. He is conscientious & has even stopped by a few times after completing the job to ensure that the issues & problem areas are truly fixed. I definitely recommend him!"
Gravel driveway installation
Residential grading
Commercial grading
Parking lot addition
Landscaping

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Yates Landscaping Company
Yates Landscaping Company
4.8(
39
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Worked the job well. Didn't need any supervision."
Response time1 day
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Garland Landscaping
4.9(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"It was a good experience. The price was reasonable for what they did. They were on time."
Garland Landscaping
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+38

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Rubio did a good job and cleaned up after himself."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+44

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Parrish Clearing & Grading, LLC
Parrish Clearing & Grading, LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our lot cleared for our new build (home, building and pool) but Parrish Clearing and Grading did an amazing job! They were timely, highly communicative and professional. I definitely would recommend their services for any job; big or small!"
Response time3 days
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Greener Horizons Enterprises
Greener Horizons Enterprises
4.8(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Oak Ridge, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Green Horizons installed underground piping for my downspouts to help address erosion from runoff during rainstorms and also installed decorative landscaping. Ethan communicated regularly during the project and finished the entire job quickly and with minimal disturbance to the rest of the yard. Super professional and the end result looks great."
land development
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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