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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 Sunset Beach, 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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Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
208
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Be prepared that while it is not inexpensive, the job is completed correctly and looks like it will hold up. They had to dig out the old and replaced with much deeper hole and this one has a lining. This is a 2 level water fall and stone looks great with color of house and surrounding area. This was all completed by hand no machine digging as there was not space. Thank you, Garden of Eva."
Yard Makeover w/fountain
before makeover
Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
pool area before

+8

Response time9 hrs
140 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Universal Green Garden Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
44
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Complete overhaul of my yard. Cleaning up, sod install, irrigation system, creating plant beds, and mulching. Brought the most beautiful top soil Iâ ve ever seen! All done in a timely efficient manner. Thank you Fernando."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+16

Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
4.2(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and his crew did an awesome job for us. They poured a slab for our 20 x 20 building and a sidewalk! We also had the building wired and they did that for us. We were ð ¯ % satisfied with the work. They were always respectful and very caring about the detail of their work. They will be our go to contractors when needed. Thank you David, Buster and crew!!! Terry & Nita Lanier- Winnabow"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cape Fear Advanced Septics
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish, this company was absolutely excellent. Brian?s communication was clear and timely, so I always knew what to expect. They showed up when they said they would, worked quickly, and got the job done right the first time. I really appreciated how honest and straightforward they were?no surprises, just good service. The pricing was fair and very reasonable. Overall, Brian made what could have been a stressful situation easy and stress-free. If you?re looking for someone to leave your yard better than they found it, even while installing a new septic this is the company for you!"
Installations
Installations
Installations
Installations
Installations

+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
American board and nail
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Here’s a rephrased version that maintains the essential details:\n\n\nHi, I’m Chris. With 25 years of experience in handyman services, I specialize in developing unique concepts for custom furniture as well as maintain property standards. I take a direct approach and am flexible to meet your needs. Together, we will devise a plan and then put it into action.

Custom dinning table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table
Fire dept table

+6

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legacy EarthWerks
4.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sunset Beach, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Before they showed up, my yard looked like it was auditioning for a Discovery Channel documentary. A few days later, it looked like it belonged on a landscaping magazine cover. Great communication, fair pricing, and they treated my property like it was their own. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat… assuming I can convince my wife we need to clear more land. 10/10 would let them bulldoze my property again. The only complaint I have is now my wife expects the inside of the house to look as good as the outside."
forestry mulching
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trenching is a specific kind of digging. Trenching means digging a depression in the earth that’s deeper than it is wide, often with heavy machinery. Digging refers to any kind of removal of earth in order to create a human-made depression, hole, or cut in the earth’s surface. You can dig with big tools or even with just a hand shovel.

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