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GCS Construction LLC

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GCS Construction LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Alexander Excavating, LLC

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Alexander Excavating, LLC

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We at Alexander Excavating LLC, we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They were extremely professional with the entire project. Not only did everything I asked but did it all in a very timely manner and at a great price as well. Will definitely be recommending them to anyone I know needing work done! "

Hunter G on July 2025

We at Alexander Excavating LLC, we take great pride in our experience. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 5 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They were extremely professional with the entire project. Not only did everything I asked but did it all in a very timely manner and at a great price as well. Will definitely be recommending them to anyone I know needing work done! "

Hunter G on July 2025


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Silver Line Construction Plus

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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024


Fleet Hauling and Grading

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Fleet Hauling and Grading

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fleet Hauling and Grading is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Fleet Hauling and Grading is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


Dellinger Farm Services

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Dellinger Farm Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Welcome to Delliger Farms Services. We have over 25 years of experience in the Demolition & Excavation industry here in Stanley, NC. Give us a call today. Whether you need a full demo, site prep & clearing or major grading and resloping. We take pride in setting ourselves apart, by displaying nothing but the utmost professionalism, experience, and knowledge. Delliger Farms Services - clearing the way to your future!

"Did a great job, easy to talk and do whatever I requested for"

Ying Y on March 2020

Welcome to Delliger Farms Services. We have over 25 years of experience in the Demolition & Excavation industry here in Stanley, NC. Give us a call today. Whether you need a full demo, site prep & clearing or major grading and resloping. We take pride in setting ourselves apart, by displaying nothing but the utmost professionalism, experience, and knowledge. Delliger Farms Services - clearing the way to your future!

"Did a great job, easy to talk and do whatever I requested for"

Ying Y on March 2020


M.E.M. Grading and Siteworks LLP

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M.E.M. Grading and Siteworks LLP

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!


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Groundhog Grading

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Groundhog Grading

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
31 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Groundhog Grading can handle a wide range of tasks. We specialize in gravel driveways for new construction AND ongoing maintenance. Erosion and water drainage solutions from French drains to complete reslope and precision grading. Land clearing and site prep for new construction. Bush hog AND finish mowing. Storm damage cleanup. Large tree work. Concrete cutting and demo. Firewood sales AND delivery. Retaining walls and MORE lol.. We are a family-owned small business. Friendly, knowledgeable, we treat you how we would want to be treated.

"Tom was great at communication. Always called to give details or explain any changes or delays. He was able to start in a realistic timeline and flexible when we wanted to change the scope of work. "

Kirsten S on September 2025

Groundhog Grading can handle a wide range of tasks. We specialize in gravel driveways for new construction AND ongoing maintenance. Erosion and water drainage solutions from French drains to complete reslope and precision grading. Land clearing and site prep for new construction. Bush hog AND finish mowing. Storm damage cleanup. Large tree work. Concrete cutting and demo. Firewood sales AND delivery. Retaining walls and MORE lol.. We are a family-owned small business. Friendly, knowledgeable, we treat you how we would want to be treated.

"Tom was great at communication. Always called to give details or explain any changes or delays. He was able to start in a realistic timeline and flexible when we wanted to change the scope of work. "

Kirsten S on September 2025


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Landsculptors Design Group

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Landsculptors Design Group

4.70(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so there will be no question on who to call the next time service is needed. The quality of our work is extremely important, we take pride in how durable and attractive our landscape/hardscape projects are upon completion!

"Great job, professional and efficient. Even blew off my driveway. Will use them again. "

Marilyn F on October 2025

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so there will be no question on who to call the next time service is needed. The quality of our work is extremely important, we take pride in how durable and attractive our landscape/hardscape projects are upon completion!

"Great job, professional and efficient. Even blew off my driveway. Will use them again. "

Marilyn F on October 2025


"Out of the 6 to 8 pros recommended Caleb was the only one to reach out and glad he did. He was able to give me a time within a 2 week window, arrived on time and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend him for your project."

Barbara C on May 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

"Out of the 6 to 8 pros recommended Caleb was the only one to reach out and glad he did. He was able to give me a time within a 2 week window, arrived on time and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend him for your project."

Barbara C on May 2024


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Rockett Grading

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Rockett Grading

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
77 local quotes requested

Grading and Land Management Located in Newton, NC, Rockett Grading provides professional grading, land clearing, tree removal and other services for the North Carolina and Upper South Carolina areas. We have the equipment, experience, and experts to ensure your project is completed safely and on schedule.

"Excellent trees and stumps were removed quickly and completely. You can't even tell that there was trees in my yard. Very professional!"

Scott L on August 2023

Grading and Land Management Located in Newton, NC, Rockett Grading provides professional grading, land clearing, tree removal and other services for the North Carolina and Upper South Carolina areas. We have the equipment, experience, and experts to ensure your project is completed safely and on schedule.

"Excellent trees and stumps were removed quickly and completely. You can't even tell that there was trees in my yard. Very professional!"

Scott L on August 2023

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

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.

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.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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