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Avatar for Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jon put together a well designed system that provides excellent coverage and is very easy to modify. He was able to use parts of the old system without compromising the new system."
BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
57
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very timely and professional. Did great cleanup and conscientious with yard and shrubs. Would hire again"
Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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NC Landscape and Waterproof
4.5(
102
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Sergio was very helpful at starting the process since Iâ  ve never done anything like this, knowing who I had to get in touch with before beginning the digging. Very dependable, and the day of digging, his crew came in, did their work, cleaned up and were gone. Definitely highly recommend him to anyone."
Response time11 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%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 Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"M&D Property Solutions did a great job at installing a Radon mitigation system for us. Braden was awesome to work with! All done in one day and completely satisfied with it. I would definitely recommend!"
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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Everstone Material Hauling Inc
5.0(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Everstone Material Hauling, Inc. specializes in the professional sales, delivery, and installation of aggregate, mulch, soil, sod, and small site excavation, clearing and grading. We also offer delivery-only services for building materials and select compact construction equipment, supporting both residential and commercial projects throughout the Youngsville, Wake Forest, and Raleigh areas. Our commitment to reliable service, transparent communication, and practical jobsite support ensures that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Equipment Delivery
Bagged Mulch
Gravel Delivery
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Lewis EXC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pleasant experience they worked with my budget and did a couple other things to save me money while they were there"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Rivera Landscape, LLC
4.5(
88
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Took a very neglected yard, cleaned it up and hauled away debris so that Iâ m not embarrassed anymore. Did it in record time and the work was top notch. Very reasonable price. Iâ d definitely hire them again"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Envision Landscaping LLC
5.0(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kyle and his team at Envision lawn care have maintained my lawn this spring. Their rate was a bit less than other companies, but much better customer service and attention to details."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

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