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Avatar for Joshua Home Repairs
Joshua Home Repairs
5.0(
48
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and love the work that he does. I’ve had a few different things done like some vinyl replaced, light fixtures installed, garage painted, and house pressure washed."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Plumbing Project
Handyman Services Project
Handymen Project
Handyman Services Project

+20

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Avatar for Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
Sweetgrass Landscaping LLC
4.9(
56
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend Sweetgrass Landscaping. They removed an 80’ dying hedge that was full of invasive plants/vines, monkey grass, etc. They worked as a team and completed the job in 3 hours - including clean-up. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again!"
Holland guilford
Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Green Rhino Landscaping
5.0(
27
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience Green Rhino. My downspouts are connected to drainpipes that empty into my yard. Problem was the company who installed them did not put them in a good location. Earl came by and knew exactly what to do and where the underground drainage pipes should come out at. His crew came out and did fantastic work and were very polite. They cut the sod in sections and dug 2 trenches through my yard towards the street. After laying the drainage pipes and installing pop up drains they backfilled and put the sod back down where it came from. If you didnâ t know they dug a trench through my yard you would never notice. I will definitely use Earl and his crew if I need any other work done."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for AffluentView LLC
AffluentView LLC
4.3(
60
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I stay out in a ranch my driveway was 2 miles long with major drainage issues especially by the lake everybody I called would not take on project called Gerardo with affluent view came out with proper guys and experienced operators and they nailed it I recommend them big time"
 hardscape & landscape
Hardscaping
Best of the best
Tree works
Tree works

+91

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
122 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for NC Landscape and Waterproof
NC Landscape and Waterproof
4.5(
101
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We were contacted first by NC Landscape and Waterproof. They were very thoughtful and understanding of our project and offered to do more than we originally planned but their explanation made complete sense and we are glad we had them do our full planting job instead of just the excavation. We will certainly be working with them again!"
Response time11 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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 Wake Forest, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Bolton Grading and Clearing
Bolton Grading and Clearing
4.8(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Speaking from experience of how professional this company is by far one of the best. I will definitely be using this company again for any landscaping or excavations that I might need done in the future. A+++++ service, professional, price, timing as well."
my projects
my projects
my projects
my projects
my projects

+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Rivera Landscape, LLC
Rivera Landscape, LLC
4.5(
88
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are so thrilled with how our yard turned out! We've hired other landscaping companies before, but none have come close to the quality and service these guys delivered. They tackled every weed in our flower beds, trimmed all the bushes beautifully, and laid down fresh mulch and pine straw that completely refreshed the look of our yard. They worked quickly, cleaned up everything, and the price was fantastic. Truly the best experience we’ve had, highly recommend!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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2D Professionals, LLC
4.1(
90
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a small project but they did very well installing the garden wall blocks on the hilly side of my home and did an excellent job of adding topsoil, installing landscape fabric and the red lava rocks. They were professionals and did a very nice job of making sure my home's driveway, sidewalk and road in front of my front yard were spotless when they were done."
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+139

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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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. 

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

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