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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GroundShapersLLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job, no issues. Would definitely hire GroundShapers again for future jobs."
Gravel driveway installation
Residential grading
Commercial grading
Parking lot addition
Landscaping

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Overbay Construction, LLC
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very good to work with. Prompt and very detailed oriented. Knowledgeable and quality work. Would highly recommend. Project turned out great!"
Apex, Wall and Flagstone
wall steps flagstone
wall steps flagstone
Planters with steps
planters

+27

Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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H&C Excavating
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!\nProud to support our heroes! We offer a discount on all services for military members, veterans, and first responders. Please mention this offer when requesting your quote!\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rubio's Metal Roofing, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Rubio did a good job and cleaned up after himself."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+44

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Parrish Clearing & Grading, LLC
5.0(
4
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our lot cleared for our new build (home, building and pool) but Parrish Clearing and Grading did an amazing job! They were timely, highly communicative and professional. I definitely would recommend their services for any job; big or small!"
Response time3 days
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Evans LandWork
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"John did exactly what I needed in my yard. He was quick to respond to my request. Very respectful man. Would hire him again!"
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu

+8

Response time2 days
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chucks Grading and Landscaping
4.4(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chuck went above and beyond to make our yard just the way we wanted it. He definitely has experience. He was very fair and reasonable. He was helpful, honest, quick to respond and completed the job in a timely manner. We would definitely hire him again and recommend him!"
Land Clearing (After)
Land Clearing (Before)
Excavation
Brick Patio Installation
Excavation & Brick Wall Installation

+18

Response time9 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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GC Environmental Services
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fred did an amazing job excavating, clearing, and grading my backyard! It was all trees and bushes… now it’s flat lush green grass and my kids have a place to play! I highly recommend his services, he is very knowledgeable and professional!"
Outdoor Basketball Court
Outdoor Basketball Court
Garage Demolition
Garage Demolition
Garage Demolition

+7

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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, 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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

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