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C Gull Tree Service
4.6(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Swansboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

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"Excellent customer service. We were in serious jeopardy of a tree falling on our shed, so CGull responded very quickly. They arrived on time, took the tree down, and cleaned up afterwards."
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Carteret Lawn Care LLC
4.9(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Swansboro, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Great service and lovely guy (owner Pauly). They were prompt, good equipment, worked with me to get the correct length of yard (this is a new home for me). I had mentioned I had a small project to remove a loose garden fence and they did that while here, mowed there, as well ...all for a fair amount. They have my long term business! EXCELLENT!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Lee's Yard Works
4.6(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Swansboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"Lee is a wonderful person and a skilled landscape professional. He installed sod for us which has taken nicely and also did some pavers and planted perennials and landscaped with rocks. Greatly improved the appearance of our yard"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Swansboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"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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WR Land Services LLC
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Swansboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"I have used WCR Hauling on several occasion. The young man, Wade, that has come to my house is prompt and hard working. WCR hauled away a bunch of items that I just didn't know how to get rid of. They did it quickly, cleanly, and their prices were very fair. Especially when you consider that he had to take my stuff to a dump and cover those prices. I would highly recommend them without hesitation."
Forestry Mulching
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Legacy EarthWerks
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Swansboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott And the guys at Legacy have done several jobs for us at our plantation in Brunswick county. From Forestry mulching, to reconditioning and re grading our gravel road systems and excavating impoundments- the guys at legacy have done a fantastic job with everything we’ve asked of them. The Legacy crew does great work that is well priced and we will continue to use them!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

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