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Avatar for Moore Excavating Service & Land Clearing, LLC
Moore Excavating Service & Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rocky Mount, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Moore and his team was friendly, professional and their quality of work was excellent. I would recommend Moore Excavating Service & Land Clearing, LLC to anyone."
Property roof/foundation/storage
Property roof/foundation
Property roof/foundation removal
Property roof/foundation removal
Tree removal

+12

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Serving Rocky Mount, 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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Allison's Welding
5.0(
11
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Serving Rocky Mount, 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
A & G Concrete Services, Inc.
4.9(
7
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Serving Rocky Mount, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They extended our concrete patio. Fast reply, on site quote, and provided good recommendations on the job to be done. Excellent communication, they were on time, and their job was very professional. Great value and fair pricing. Jason and his team were fantastic."
Part 1 of dumpster pad
Part 2 of extended pad
Fire pit
Hot tub pad
Shop pad before finished

+81

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cree Scapes, LLC
3.9(
14
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Serving Rocky Mount, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew was friendly, professional, efficient, and enjoyable to work with. They did a great job!! Other contractors could take a lesson from Cree Scapes!!!"
stone access road
access road
recycled concrete stone
access road
access road

+49

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically make a crawl space liveable, but the only way to do so is by converting it into a basement. While some crawl spaces are big enough to walk through and store large items, they lack appropriate insulation and space to be liveable.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Drilled wells have a pipe sticking up that’s covered in a plastic or metal casing. On the other hand, a dug well will look like a big hole in the ground and is more similar to what you’d see in a fantasy or Western movie. If you want to be sure, contact the city for documentation on your property’s construction and excavation history. 

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