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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 Stem, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Everstone Material Hauling Inc
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Everstone Material Hauling, Inc. specializes in the professional sales, delivery, and installation of aggregate, mulch, soil, sod, small site excavation and grading, and forestry mulching and land clearing. We also offer delivery-only services for building materials and select compact construction equipment, supporting both residential and commercial projects throughout the Youngsville, Wake Forest, and Raleigh areas. Our commitment to reliable service, transparent communication, and practical jobsite support ensures that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Stone Delivery
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
Forestry Mulching
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job. Would recommend them highly. Great customer service"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Vision Land Management
4.9(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

"Very professional. I received a call immediately after submitting the request for quotes. The first thing I noticed- I am valued as a customer. We set an appointment for a quote. Matt arrived early and walked me through all of the services that Vision provides. He did not rush through the appointment. He answered all of my questions and quoted me fantastic price for the work. This has been a fantastic experience so far. I look forward to working with them on this project and future projects."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Evans LandWork
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I’ll give Mr John Evans of Evans Landwork 5 star review and more if I could. He did an excellent job on my driveway that had washout from all the rain we’ve had. He redid my entire driveway. Reworking the side ditch’s plus installed a drain pipe on the first day by himself. Working from about 9am to 7pm without stopping for lunch. Came back the next day packed everything in and then spread gravel. I was very impressed with his work ethic. Would definitely hire Evans Landwork again. He does very good work. C Webster"
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu
Clearing of kudzu

+8

Response time2 days
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Tree Tremors LLC
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tree tremors works quickly and efficiently to take care of my landscaping needs. When I called, they were able to set me an appointment by the weekend and also had the best prices in town. 10/10 recommend for anyone."
Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Thomas and son
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Local grading company that performs high quality work. We are not the run of the mill dirt company, we pay MASSIVE attention to detail and take customer relationships and satisfaction to a new level.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

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.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities. 

When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.

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