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NC Earthworks LLC
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Serving Roper, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

NC Earthworks is a full-service excavation company specializing in grading and land clearing. We provide expert solutions in erosion control, stormwater management, drainage installation, and property management. Our services also include ditch cleaning, debris removal, demolition, and concrete work. With a commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency, NC Earthworks delivers reliable results for residential and commercial projects across North Carolina

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Rambo Paving & More LLC
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Serving Roper, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Welcome to Rambo Paving & More LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

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MGT Enterprise
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Serving Roper, NC and surrounding areas

"I had MGT Enterprise to build me a 850 ft gravel driveway, installed 2 drain tiles for the water drainage, cleared off 2 acres and completely graded the land for my house to be built on, and cleared the land for my septic field. They called around and found the most reasonable prices for the job. When the owner gave me an estimate, everything was itemized just as I asked so I could understand what was being spent. MGT Enterprise was very responsive and gave me their professional opinions and described how they would perform all the work when they gave me a quote. Whenever I had questions, they immediately had answers even if I thought they were ridiculous, they never made me feel like I didnt know anything. They were very prompt with job timing and kept me informed through the whole process. They would not leave the job until I came out and they made sure I was 100% satisfied. I would recommend them to anyone who needs any excavation or work in that area."
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Bateman Civil Survey Company, PC
3.2(
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Serving Roper, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These folks were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were extremely responsive, competitively priced, survey was extremely accurate, and they provided excellent customer service. I highly recommend this company and will refer them to my friends."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Pools + Obx, LLP
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Serving Roper, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Pools + Obx, LLP, is your top choice for residential and commercial pool services. We are also a full service concrete installation and repair company with over 15 years of experience. Call us today for a quote! \n252-423-1729

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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