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Garner Landscaping And Removal
4.6(
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Serving Summerfield, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"The work was performed quickly. The contractor was friendly and professional. However, some of the materials were defective. I contacted him and was promised a replacement. He never returned or contacted me again."
Parking lot install
Parking lot install
Regraveling a driveway
Regraveling a driveway
New driveway install

+19

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Yates Landscaping Company
4.8(
39
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Serving Summerfield, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Offers commercial services

"A fantastic job was done. There was a lack of communication on when they could have started the job. Once they started everything went very well"
Response time1 day
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Evans LandWork
5.0(
5
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Serving Summerfield, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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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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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

The rules for trenching and excavation include setting up and following safety protocols, learning how to use tools and machines properly, and ensuring there is a safe exit for all workers. Keep heavy equipment and materials away from the edge of the hole or trench. Call the 811 dig line before starting any excavation or trenching project to ensure you don’t hit any electrical or gas lines.

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. 

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. 

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