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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"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. "

Bryce T on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"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. "

Bryce T on November 2022


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Southern Grading and Drainage

4.83(
6
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Southern Grading and Drainage

4.83(
6
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

With 5 plus years of experience serving the Smithfield NC area, Southern Grading and Drainage is your solution for all your excavating & drainage needs. 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 that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Services: Driveway install, drain tile installation, removal of trees, Grading of yards and lots, ditching, solving of standing water issues, mowing, foundation back fill and grading of craw spaces. now accepting visa an mastercard now offering full lawn care service

"Defiantly Best company around. Graded my lot after putting in new septic tank. If you are looking a quality job at a fair price call travis."

Chad W on January 2024

With 5 plus years of experience serving the Smithfield NC area, Southern Grading and Drainage is your solution for all your excavating & drainage needs. 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 that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Services: Driveway install, drain tile installation, removal of trees, Grading of yards and lots, ditching, solving of standing water issues, mowing, foundation back fill and grading of craw spaces. now accepting visa an mastercard now offering full lawn care service

"Defiantly Best company around. Graded my lot after putting in new septic tank. If you are looking a quality job at a fair price call travis."

Chad W on January 2024


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Jeremy Williams

5.00(
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Jeremy Williams

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional "

Antwone P on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional "

Antwone P on May 2025


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2D Professionals, LLC

4.85(
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2D Professionals, LLC

4.85(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

2D Professionals, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) and a Licensed Government Contractor. We have been serving the Triangle and the surrounding areas since 2005; and, we provide professional services for your home or business needs, as well as, government & municipal facilities across the Carolinas. Our services include retaining walls, hardscapes & landscaping for your exterior space. On the interior, we are a Shaw flooring dealer; and, can provide all your Carpet and Vinyl Plank (LVT) needs. We also provide Ceramic Tile, Paint, Ceiling Tile & Woodwork services, as well. Call today for a free site evaluation and estimate!

"We hired them to dismantle an existing walkway beside and behind the house and create a new one. WOW! It’s so beautiful and structurally sound. These guys are so easy to work with. The owner Dave, was able to make our somewhat hazy dreams a reality. Site manager Terry is knowledgeable and friendly. The staff are considerate of our property and friendly. We couldn’t be more pleased."

Leeann S on August 2025

2D Professionals, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) and a Licensed Government Contractor. We have been serving the Triangle and the surrounding areas since 2005; and, we provide professional services for your home or business needs, as well as, government & municipal facilities across the Carolinas. Our services include retaining walls, hardscapes & landscaping for your exterior space. On the interior, we are a Shaw flooring dealer; and, can provide all your Carpet and Vinyl Plank (LVT) needs. We also provide Ceramic Tile, Paint, Ceiling Tile & Woodwork services, as well. Call today for a free site evaluation and estimate!

"We hired them to dismantle an existing walkway beside and behind the house and create a new one. WOW! It’s so beautiful and structurally sound. These guys are so easy to work with. The owner Dave, was able to make our somewhat hazy dreams a reality. Site manager Terry is knowledgeable and friendly. The staff are considerate of our property and friendly. We couldn’t be more pleased."

Leeann S on August 2025


R and R Excavating

5.00(
6
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R and R Excavating

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

R and R Excavating is the premier excavation company serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the job done right, call Russell today!

"He did great work"

Michael R on November 2025

R and R Excavating is the premier excavation company serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the job done right, call Russell today!

"He did great work"

Michael R on November 2025


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Cree Scapes, LLC

4.77(
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Cree Scapes, LLC

4.77(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

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!

"It was awesome"

Andreina F on July 2022

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!

"It was awesome"

Andreina F on July 2022


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PBH CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
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PBH CONSTRUCTION

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to PBH CONSTRUCTION! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Probably the most efficient group of people I’ve worked with in a while. Will definitely look into hiring them again."

Nia W on September 2025

Welcome to PBH CONSTRUCTION! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Probably the most efficient group of people I’ve worked with in a while. Will definitely look into hiring them again."

Nia W on September 2025


Neptune's Excavation and Land Management

5.00(
4
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Neptune's Excavation and Land Management

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We specialize in tree service/land clearing, demolition, grading, drainage, bushhog/brush cutting and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He went above and beyond what I asked him to do I will be hiring him again to clear out more of my land."

Jimmie G on August 2024

We specialize in tree service/land clearing, demolition, grading, drainage, bushhog/brush cutting and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He went above and beyond what I asked him to do I will be hiring him again to clear out more of my land."

Jimmie G on August 2024


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Adams BuiltCorporation LLC

5.00(
3
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Adams BuiltCorporation LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

A.B.C. provides professional excavation and utility services, including site prep, grading, trenching, and underground utility installation. We deliver safe, efficient, and reliable solutions for residential and commercial projects using modern equipment and experienced crews.

"Excellent work done on a wrecked backyard. Branson did a great job handling leveling the soil and evening out the ground around tree stumps. We're very pleased with the results!"

Lydia H on September 2025

A.B.C. provides professional excavation and utility services, including site prep, grading, trenching, and underground utility installation. We deliver safe, efficient, and reliable solutions for residential and commercial projects using modern equipment and experienced crews.

"Excellent work done on a wrecked backyard. Branson did a great job handling leveling the soil and evening out the ground around tree stumps. We're very pleased with the results!"

Lydia H on September 2025


Jarman Grading LLC

4.88(
4
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Jarman Grading LLC

4.88(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Jarman Grading LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Wonderful group of people that work for this company. Very pleased with job and give them my highest recommendation."

Mike W on April 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Jarman Grading LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Wonderful group of people that work for this company. Very pleased with job and give them my highest recommendation."

Mike W on April 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

A perc test takes an average of around two hours, but it can range from one hour up to around six hours. Perc tests that require wider or deeper holes and those that require multiple holes dug throughout your property will take longer because there’s more excavation involved. The actual filling of the hole and monitoring to gauge the rate of percolation should take under an hour per hole.

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