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All Trax

4.92(
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All Trax

4.92(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
26 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

With over 4 years of experience excavation, All Trax is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Very dependable and honest company! Greg done everything he said he would do and more! Heâ s very knowledgeable in the land clearing and landscaping business! He also does demolition jobs as well! I would hire him again!"

Delbert P on December 2024

With over 4 years of experience excavation, All Trax is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Very dependable and honest company! Greg done everything he said he would do and more! Heâ s very knowledgeable in the land clearing and landscaping business! He also does demolition jobs as well! I would hire him again!"

Delbert P on December 2024


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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
11
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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


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WNC Land Services

5.00(
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WNC Land Services

5.00(
2
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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 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Ian did a good job clearing the space and was very efficient."

Leigh M on October 2023

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Ian did a good job clearing the space and was very efficient."

Leigh M on October 2023


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Dimmer's Precision Grading

5.00(
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Dimmer's Precision Grading

5.00(
20
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We here at Dimmer's Precision Grading take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. We are prompt and professional when it comes to our customers. Call us today for your Grading, Excavation, clearing, and trucking needs!

"Professional"

Jerrilynn T on February 2025

We here at Dimmer's Precision Grading take pride in our work and always pay attention to the minor details. Our customers know they can rely on us no matter what the project may be. Always going the extra mile to ensure quality on everything we do. We are prompt and professional when it comes to our customers. Call us today for your Grading, Excavation, clearing, and trucking needs!

"Professional"

Jerrilynn T on February 2025


Carolina Grading & Land Clearing

4.79(
21
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing

4.79(
21
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call or text today. We do not bush hogging, but we offer forestry mulching. Serious Inquiries only please and a minimum of $1500.

"Carolina Grading removed a lot of Leylands and their roots from our yard. They are very nice and trustworthy."

Tracy W on April 2025

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call or text today. We do not bush hogging, but we offer forestry mulching. Serious Inquiries only please and a minimum of $1500.

"Carolina Grading removed a lot of Leylands and their roots from our yard. They are very nice and trustworthy."

Tracy W on April 2025


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All Trax, LLC

5.00(
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All Trax, LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs. Driveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, and footers is all something we are very capable of. Also owner of Peek of the mountains campground were life is quiet, relaxing and respectful as life should be. As being the one who built the campground I understand and value the vision of the customer and their need for the finish product to succeed their expectations. Need a quote feel free to call quoting is free! We are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

"Job went well, contractor did an excellent job, no issues."

Tony C on December 2024

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs. Driveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, and footers is all something we are very capable of. Also owner of Peek of the mountains campground were life is quiet, relaxing and respectful as life should be. As being the one who built the campground I understand and value the vision of the customer and their need for the finish product to succeed their expectations. Need a quote feel free to call quoting is free! We are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

"Job went well, contractor did an excellent job, no issues."

Tony C on December 2024


"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

5.00(
5
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Rockett Grading

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
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


MVA Forestry Mulching and Land Management

5.00(
4
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MVA Forestry Mulching and Land Management

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

MVA Forestry Mulching and Land Management is committed to excellence 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"5/5 they were great, did a really really good job, no complaints at all!"

Maria G on July 2025

MVA Forestry Mulching and Land Management is committed to excellence 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"5/5 they were great, did a really really good job, no complaints at all!"

Maria G on July 2025


All In Grading, LLC

5.00(
8
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All In Grading, LLC

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

At All In Grading LLC, 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.

"Andrew was excellent. He came out and gave me an estimate, showed me samples and gave me ideas how to fix it. He was prompt , and swift replacing the wall. It was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this company and would use them again if needed. SUPER FANTASTIC WORK !"

Phyllis B on September 2021

At All In Grading LLC, 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.

"Andrew was excellent. He came out and gave me an estimate, showed me samples and gave me ideas how to fix it. He was prompt , and swift replacing the wall. It was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this company and would use them again if needed. SUPER FANTASTIC WORK !"

Phyllis B on September 2021

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

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