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W and W Construction
4.1(
37
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wayne and his crew were amazing! I plan on hiring them again for phase 2 and 3 of our project. They were true professionals/craftsmen, they kept us informed of their progress - we live out of state from our vacation home. We have them total access to our home - keys/security, etc. They kept everything secure. When issues arose Wayne called and we talked through everything to reach an agreement. At times, Wayne made suggestions we hadn't thought about - we went with his suggestions and were extremely happy we did. The company is a full service organization - Great people to work with."
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%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 Sapphire, 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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RS Outdoor Improvement
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a pretty steep bank and Ryder built a very sturdy 50 foot wall. The work was quick and left totally clean. He is the best."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+29

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Keener Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daniel and the Keener Landscaping team did an excellent job installing a welded wire panel and wood fence. Daniel is responsive, a great communicator, reliable and punctual. I couldn’t be happier with the work."
Removing silt from pond
Removing silt from pond
After
After
After

+15

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc.
4.8(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They made an appointment- arrived as scheduled. Quote was very detailed & in a timely manner. Work was completed as discussed. Great to work with."
Kids Cascades
Rainwater
Rainwater
Dig the Hole/ Don't Dig the Hole!
All to The Mother

+143

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B.H. Graning Landscapes INC
4.4(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Repair was to the chimney. We were delayed in traveling to NC but they did an outstanding job in solving issues that developed while onsite during the repair. Would recommend them! They are very friendly and solved our problems in a very professional manner and in a timely manner as well."
Commercial
Commercial
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
3.9(
62
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CJ was the absolute best!!! I have a small fenced yard that needed attention and outlying unfenced areas. The crew came late in the day (perfect as the grass was wet through most of the day) and got the project completed in less than 40 minutes. CJ was honest and knowledgeable. When I asked about pet friendly insecticide treatment to the property he suggested we wait until the weather warms up for best effect. Definitely would recommend. Be sure to roll up any rugs before they start your project. Remind them to shut the gate, if you have one."
elevated terraced walkway
tree removal for mountain view
tree removal for mountain view
clearing for a RV campsite with retaining wall
water line installation

+32

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
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Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating
3.5(
19
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are so pleased with the work that was done. We had a failing, ill-constructed concrete retaining wall. They removed it, cleaned up the debris and seeded/covered the area. When we asked to them to create a wooden guard rail, they were very accommodating. We plan on having the help us with future projects."
Response time3 days
Response rate86%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flores Innovation Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charlie and his crew solved a landscape drainage problem for me. They were able to complete the job quickly and at a very fair price. I am happy with the results and would recommend them"
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TGF Grading & Excavating
3.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sapphire, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At TGF Grading & Excavating, we pride ourselves on being the best excavation and demolition improvement company in the Waynesville area. \nWe have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. \nBeing a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started! \n

OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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. 

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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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