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Avatar for Southern Grading and Drainage
Southern Grading and Drainage
4.9(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Travis Cartwright has provided many services to us over the last 12 years. These are some of them: clean up work, pulled a sunk boat from our pond, excavated our home site and installed our septic tank & drain field. Travis is an excellent equipment operator and we highly recommend him-"
Clearing of Hunting Paths
Clearing of Hunting Paths
Clearing of Hunting Paths
Clearing of Hunting Paths
Clearing of Hunting Paths

+54

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeremy Williams
5.0(
12
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I had been looking for someone to complete a few maintenance repairs around our home (replacing shutters, fix trim along the rooftop, fix siding on the house, replace framework and seals around the garage door and install a ceiling fan). Jeremy Williams did a wonderful job completing all the repairs we needed done. He was very professional and friendly from the initial meeting to the completion of the home repairs. Thank you for all you did for us and we will definitely contact you for our future home repairs."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clearly Leveled Up LLC
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First and foremost, these guys were amazing to work with. From the first conversation over the phone, to the end of our property enhancement, Paul and BJ went above and beyond to make sure collectively everyone was on the same page. These guys were prompt to answer questions and were very informative with their explanations. Our project turned out exactly the way we wanted and then exceeded our expectations! Thank you again Clearly Leveled Up LLC! We look forward to working with you in the future!"
pond
pond
pond
pond
pond

+10

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mokma Grading
5.0(
14
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"After being ignored by two other contractors for a relatively small residential drainage project Brennan was a happy change. He reviewed the work when he said he would. His proposed solution was far more practical than the other contractors and less costly. He started the work when promised and did an excellent job. The work was completed per our agreed scope and everything was left in a tidy state. On top of this the work was completed more quickly than expected and Brennan asked for substantially less payment than the agreed on quote. I was so pleased with the entire experience that I paid more than he asked for. I strongly recommend Mokma Grading for the intelligence, quality and honesty shown. They'll be the only contractor I call for similar work in future."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Adams BuiltCorporation LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Smithfield, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Adams BuiltCorporation LLC is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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