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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

1328 Livingston Chapel Rd
4.80(
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

1328 Livingston Chapel Rd
4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022


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BH Contracting Inc

105 Washington St
5.00(
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BH Contracting Inc

105 Washington St
5.00(
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Approved Pro
23 local quotes requested
52 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"It was a pleasure working with Ben and his crew. On site James and Darryl were sturdy professionals and very personable. I would definitely recommend BH Contracting Inc. "

Christopher R on September 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"It was a pleasure working with Ben and his crew. On site James and Darryl were sturdy professionals and very personable. I would definitely recommend BH Contracting Inc. "

Christopher R on September 2025


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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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R&M Building and Remodeling

Pickett Mill Road
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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


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Thomas Property Solutions

915 North Carolina 581
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Thomas Property Solutions

915 North Carolina 581
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1 years of experience

Let us clean up up your property. Licensed and insured We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small . We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small .

Let us clean up up your property. Licensed and insured We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small . We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small .




We are a construction company focused primarily on underground utility projects. We also do site prep, demolition, trenching,and a bunch of other general construction work.


Blackmans Driveway and landscaping services

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Blackmans Driveway and landscaping services

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We are a multi-functioning grading, and site-prep business. We can build driveways, grade land to drain, do site prep for future construction, excavation for underground structures, install drainage structures and much more. At Blackman's Grading and Landscaping Services, the customer is number 1!

We are a multi-functioning grading, and site-prep business. We can build driveways, grade land to drain, do site prep for future construction, excavation for underground structures, install drainage structures and much more. At Blackman's Grading and Landscaping Services, the customer is number 1!


The Baker Property Preservation Co

6390 Hawfield Dr
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The Baker Property Preservation Co

6390 Hawfield Dr
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The Baker Property Preservation Co is The Premiere Professional Property Preservation company that takes care of all your property beautification, preservation and maintenance needs inside and out In the Fayetteville and surrounding areas.No job to big that we can't handle! Established in 2020 By Benjamin & Sharell Baker,The Baker Property Preservation Co is proudly a diverse Employee and First Responder owned company who's owners and employees have deep roots in the community through service, faith, and leadership! We use the latest technology, Quality supplies, and STRONG partnership and relationships with local specialist matched with old school techniques to handle all of your property needs from, cleaning, handy man work, land scaping, organization and more while holding true to our core values. Community, Leadership, TeamWork So lets Grow together Call or text now to get started on your free QUOTE @ (910) 745-7122

The Baker Property Preservation Co is The Premiere Professional Property Preservation company that takes care of all your property beautification, preservation and maintenance needs inside and out In the Fayetteville and surrounding areas.No job to big that we can't handle! Established in 2020 By Benjamin & Sharell Baker,The Baker Property Preservation Co is proudly a diverse Employee and First Responder owned company who's owners and employees have deep roots in the community through service, faith, and leadership! We use the latest technology, Quality supplies, and STRONG partnership and relationships with local specialist matched with old school techniques to handle all of your property needs from, cleaning, handy man work, land scaping, organization and more while holding true to our core values. Community, Leadership, TeamWork So lets Grow together Call or text now to get started on your free QUOTE @ (910) 745-7122


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

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