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GroundShapersLLC
5.0(
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Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Groundshapers has been excellent. When Radley came out to inspect my yard & driveway, he was very thorough & knowledgeable about what would be required to correct the issues & complete the job according to my wishes. He is very professional, but also very personable. He truly desires to do a job at the highest standard & he succeeds at it. He is conscientious & has even stopped by a few times after completing the job to ensure that the issues & problem areas are truly fixed. I definitely recommend him!"
Gravel driveway installation
Residential grading
Commercial grading
Parking lot addition
Landscaping

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Overbay Construction, LLC
5.0(
7
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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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Chucks Grading and Landscaping
4.4(
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Serving Staley, NC and surrounding areas

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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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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GC Environmental Services
5.0(
2
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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

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

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. 

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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