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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Stokesdale - Updated Nov 2026

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Outdoor Experts
4.6(
70
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Stokesdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"The job was to create a low retaining wall along my driveway. This included creating a drain and runoff pipe. The result was very good. The project was finished in a timely manner. The group also refaced my mailbox and driveway gate which had deteriorated. This project was also well done. In addition to the stonework, they have also replaced decking. I have been very satisfied with everything they have done on my property."
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
Retaining wall

+3

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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 Stokesdale, 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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Yates Landscaping Company
4.8(
39
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Stokesdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 22 years of experience, Yates Landscaping Company is a trusted provider of professional concrete, hardscape, and commercial landscape maintenance services throughout Forsyth and Guilford Counties. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, reliability, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. What sets us apart is our professionalism, attention to detail, and extensive industry expertise. We specialize in concrete driveways, patios, walkways, steps, concrete floors, stamped concrete, retaining walls, and concrete sawing and removal for both residential and commercial properties. We also provide dependable commercial landscape maintenance services, helping businesses maintain attractive, well-kept properties year-round. Call Yates Landscaping Company today at (336) 414-9588 or email [email protected] for a complimentary estimate.

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding
5.0(
10
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Stokesdale, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Customers say: Quick response

"Very pleased with Hawks Transportation. I hired them to demolish a large garage on my property. He also demolished a house for us at another location. Everything was handled very professionally. Travis was wonderful to work with. He did everything he promised to do in the timeframe that I needed. He under promised and over delivered!!! Would definitely recommend and hire again if needed."
Response time12 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

It’s possible to transplant trees as tall as 50 feet when an experienced tree planting service uses the right equipment. However, a tree with a trunk larger than two or three inches in diameter needs to be handled by a professional in order to yield successful transplanting results. Consulting a tree planting professional is the best way to tell if your large tree can be safely transplanted.

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