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Green Rhino Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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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%
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AffluentView LLC
4.3(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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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

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
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NC Landscape and Waterproof
4.5(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Bolton Grading and Clearing
4.8(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Extremely good to work with, did an excellent drive building my driveway graded for correct slope and sheds water like it should, had them level and grade out for my pole barn build as well. 100% will use again. And might I add the response was much quicker than any other contractor I had quote the job."
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+5

Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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2D Professionals, LLC
4.1(
90
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh replaced our wooden porch railing with wrought iron. He did exactly as we wanted based on pictures we sent him, at a reasonable price, and exactly in the timeframe he said he could do it. He is very meticulous and professional and we would recommend him to anyone and use him again if we have a need. Thank you Josh!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Everstone Material Hauling Inc
5.0(
6
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Serving Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Everstone Material Hauling, Inc. specializes in the professional sales, delivery, and installation of aggregate, mulch, soil, sod, and small site excavation, clearing and grading. We also offer delivery-only services for building materials and select compact construction equipment, supporting both residential and commercial projects throughout the Youngsville, Wake Forest, and Raleigh areas. Our commitment to reliable service, transparent communication, and practical jobsite support ensures that every project runs smoothly from start to finish.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Water lines are buried at various depths, depending on the type of line. For example, most sprinkler lines are buried between four and 12 inches underground. On the other hand, water mains usually sit between one and 3 feet below ground. However, they can go even deeper in cold climates to prevent freezing.

Dumpsters work best on hard, study, and level surfaces made of asphalt, stone, or concrete. If the surface is uneven or too soft, the dumpster could get stuck or tip over when filled. Keep in mind that you must obtain a dumpster permit to keep it on a city street in many areas.

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.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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