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Avatar for Allison's Welding
Allison's Welding
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Prospect Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh replaced our wooden porch railing with wrought iron. He did exactly as we wanted based on pictures we sent him, at a reasonable price, and exactly in the timeframe he said he could do it. He is very meticulous and professional and we would recommend him to anyone and use him again if we have a need. Thank you Josh!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Green Sweep Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Prospect Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was very knowledgeable, explained what he was going to do and offered me a fair price for the work. He and his team arrived on time, performed the job safely and professionally and cleaned up prior to leaving. I would highly recommend this company for future work. Tom P"
Lawn Renovation
Lawn renovationed
Level shop pad
Creating craw space
Drain tiles

+2

Response time1 day
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Bodine Investment
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Prospect Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a great experience with Bodine Investment. The team was professional, and very efficient. They handled all of my belongings with care and made the entire moving process smooth and stress-free. Their customer service was excellent. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy movers."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Call 811 to locate and mark the gas lines at least three days before digging. In many areas, you can dig within 18 inches of the lines, though in some locations, the distance may be further. Check local regulations, as you may need a utility company representative onsite when digging. Document your calls to 811 and precautions taken to avoid gas lines. A homeowner can be held liable for hitting a gas line in some cases, but contacting the proper authorities and following all guidelines can offer protection.

Excavation is priced in cubic yards, so you’ll need to find the volume of the area in order to calculate costs. Multiply the length, width, and proposed depth of your excavation site, then convert it into yards to get the volume. Multiply this figure by the price per cubic yard.

Most homeowners can measure by hand to get a rough estimate, even if it’s tedious. You may want to pull out a tape measure or use a string to help mark the area.

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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