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Avatar for Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We hired Gardens by Eva because we needed to update the landscaping in and around our pool and front yard. We lived all the ideas that they came up with and how the project came out. We added path lighting, pavers, and up lights on our palm trees. The property looks fresh, clean and aesthetically beautiful! Rocky and Eva care about making sure they make you happy!"
Yard Makeover w/fountain
before makeover
Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
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+8

Response time9 hrs
136 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Southern Accents Landscape Design
4.8(
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the paver work done in my patio. It met and exceeded my expectations. The crew was polite and answered any questions I had while they were on site."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos

+13

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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McFarland Land Clearing
5.0(
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did awesome job, easy to work with. They are family ran, work was done in a timely manner. I had trees removed and stumps grinder, was completely satisfied would hire again."
Tree removal
Tree removal
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Cape Fear Advanced Septics
5.0(
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional, reliable, and skilled! Cape Fear Advanced Septics handled our new system installation from start to finish. They kept the project on time, on budget, and exceeded our expectations."
Installations
Installations
Installations
Installations
Installations

+6

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American board and nail
5.0(
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Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Here’s a rephrased version that maintains the essential details:\n\n\nHi, I’m Chris. With 25 years of experience in handyman services, I specialize in developing unique concepts for custom furniture as well as maintain property standards. I take a direct approach and am flexible to meet your needs. Together, we will devise a plan and then put it into action.

Custom dinning table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table

+6

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Christian Alessandra
New to Angi

Serving Saint James, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m Christian. I have been working in all or some fields that u have read for 35 years. Born into a family of Masons. I’m a third generation mason in my family. I specialize in hardscapes and landscaping but not limited to any type of masonry work. I have a window screen repair company currently. Moves into the area little less than a year ago. Trying to figure out what I want to do down here in North Carolina. I learned everything I know from doing and watching work side by side with my dad, uncle and my older brother. Anyway I’m available to work. Ready to take care of someone’s project large or small no matter what it is.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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