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Allison's Welding
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Serving Semora, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Allison s Welding is awesome - quality work and delightful to work with. Our rails are perfect and Josh and his team are courteous and punctual. Our house is almost one hundred years old and they matched our original railings so that they fit right in. We highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenbriar Grading Service
5.0(
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Serving Semora, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Cribb didn't hesitate in the least when asked if he could do a rush job.. even though he had just come in from a very lengthy day. He immediately survived the plans and went right to work. Even though it wasn't a very detailed project, he completed everything despite having to work into dusk. A very impressive experience. We would highly recommend this owner/operator. Well done!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
WKG LLC
New to Angi

Serving Semora, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Our company is a grading company with a staff of years of knowledge and experience. We clear land, develop lots, perform the grading on mono slab, crawl, stem slab and basement foundations. We waterproof foundations. We can handle all of your erosion control needs. We also do fine grading as well as drainage work. If you need an expert opinion or have any questions regarding any of these tasks we perform, we can meet you on site and discuss the best option for your needs.

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Los Flores Paving & Grading
New to Angi

Serving Semora, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With more than 2 decades of experience at Los Florez Paving & Grading, we take pride in our craftsmanship and expertise in asphalt paving, gravel and excavation services. With a dedication to quality and customer satisfaction, we meticulously handle all aspects of asphalt paving and excavation, including grading, installations, sealing, patching and repairs. Our skilled team ensures every project is completed with precision and care to reflect our customer's needs.

Response time3 days
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Clark and Sons Construction
New to Angi

Serving Semora, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Clark And Son Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It can take several weeks for the ground to settle after removing a tree, and the soil under larger, more mature trees can take months. The deeper the tree has been ground under the soil, the longer it will take to settle. However, this extra depth can help you plant new landscaping sooner because you’ll have more space for fresh soil.

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.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

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.

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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