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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Tar Heel, 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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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 Tar Heel, 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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Old Union Services, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I had a septic field that was 30+ years old. The county was requiring a whole lot more than i was anticipating. Austin Benton was referred to me by a friend. He always returned my calls, and was very prompt to explain and help me understand what i needed. Austin was quick to deal with inspectors and worked diligently on a not so easy fix for my residence. I cannot overstate this enough. He and his crew did a tremendous job. If everybody had work and business ethics that this young man has the world would be a better place."
New construction Septic
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Red Clay Land Management
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Red Clay Land Management – Dunn, North Carolina\n\nAt Red Clay Land Management, we take pride in delivering dependable, high-quality lawn care and landscaping services throughout Dunn and the surrounding areas. We are a hardworking, honest, and professional company committed to treating every property as if it were our own.\n\nWhether you need routine lawn maintenance, landscaping, brush clearing, property cleanup, mulching, mowing, edging, trimming, or general land management services, we have the equipment, experience, and work ethic to get the job done right. Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we believe in showing up on time, communicating clearly, and providing results that exceed expectations.\n\nWhen you hire Red Clay Land Management, you’re choosing reliable service, attention to detail, and a team that stands behind its work.\n\nProfessional. Honest. Hardworking.\nLet Red Clay Land Management handle your outdoor needs so you can enjoy your property without the hassle.

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Marsh & Sons
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Marsh Family started in Bristol Pennsylvania in the early 30s doing contract trash removal and General Haul. They were in business until the turnpike in Pennsylvania came through and split the property in half all of the sons which there were eight were in the business shopping centers malls grocery stores department stores Places like JCPenney‘s Boscov Pomroys, and someone I am one of the original sons in this organization I have done work with the government but shipyard army basis. I’ve done police stations nursing home because we not only did removal. We also did construction mostly in South Jersey but I actually did all across the United States. I’m older now. I don’t want to do the construction, but the waste removal is in my blood so I come back to carry away waste the professional manner because we are professional professionals and not Chinese.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

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.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

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