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Avatar for Alexander Excavating, LLC
Alexander Excavating, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Troutman, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shawn really came through for me. He took time off a big job just to come help me get my over grown lot cleaned up. His communicating was excellent along with the results of his work. I highly recommend Alexander excavating. I look forward to doing more business with Shawn in the near future."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Dimmer's Precision Grading
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Serving Troutman, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great Experience. Energetic young man that arrived on time and was excellent with his coordination of razing the structure and having the debris picked up immediately. Great logistics! Already neighbors have commented how great the area looks and Property Manager has added him to our list of vendors."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Living In Paradise, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Troutman, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hired them to clear property lines for a fence install. They did such an amazing job that I then hired them to clear out the interior property. They exceeded my expectations and were so helpful and communicative during the entire process. I plan on bringing them back for further jobs on the future. Excellent service."
Land Clearing
Grading
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Otto Enterprises
5.0(
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Serving Troutman, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"If you are looking for a job done right grading, clearing, site prep, etc. contact Otto Enterprises they make it happen. They are professional and highly skilled with great communication and a awesome finished product. We look forward to using them for future projects and highly recommend them."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
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Serving Troutman, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ACEncio Concrete
4.9(
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Serving Troutman, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired ACEncio Concrete for a colored stamped patio. Before the project started they were informative and responsive on the phone. They were helpful in our color selection and up front about pricing. When the project was to begin, a rain storm came through and they rescheduled for the nearest clear day. The day work began they were prompt and got right to work. The job was completed as scheduled, and they came back as needed to finish the concrete work and the yard clean-up. They replaced any damaged sod, and left the yard as clean as they found it. The finished patio is remarkable! The color is beautiful and the workmanship is top notch. I highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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DB's Landworks
5.0(
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Serving Troutman, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dylan handles several projects for me and did a great job. I even needed him to come back and finish something one his guys missed and he was on it and took care of us quickly. I'll definitely hire him again!"
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

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.

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.

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