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Avatar for JW Grading And Excavation, LLC
JW Grading And Excavation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired JW Grading to clear our 2 acre lot for new construction and install our driveway, they done an amazing job. We are very pleased and would recommend them to anyone beginning the process of building a new home"
Grading and Excavation
New home site
New home site
New home site
New home site

+18

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Blue Ridge Tradesman LLC
5.0(
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Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent attention to detail and communication during project which included excavation alongside exterior wall to remove and replace moisture barrier and stripping interior basement walls and reapplying primer and Drylock. The project also required disassembly and reassembly of wine racks and work benches. Dirk would not quit until he was satisfied that it met his high standard. Extremely pleased and I would not hesitate to hire again. Project came in on budget and clean up was thorough."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greener Horizons Enterprises
4.8(
14
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Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Green Horizons installed underground piping for my downspouts to help address erosion from runoff during rainstorms and also installed decorative landscaping. Ethan communicated regularly during the project and finished the entire job quickly and with minimal disturbance to the rest of the yard. Super professional and the end result looks great."
land development
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding
5.0(
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Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Customers say: Quick response

"Very pleased with Hawks Transportation. I hired them to demolish a large garage on my property. He also demolished a house for us at another location. Everything was handled very professionally. Travis was wonderful to work with. He did everything he promised to do in the timeframe that I needed. He under promised and over delivered!!! Would definitely recommend and hire again if needed."
Response time12 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Stultz Landscape
5.0(
5
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Serving Walnut Cove, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Micah went above and beyond to ensure that the new garden he planted for us, as well as our existing gardens were all perfectly matched. He gave us an estimate shortly after surveying the scope of the project, scheduled the date, and then arrived as expected. He was very professional and diligent about getting everything just right. We will be hiring Stultz for fall lawn work since we were so pleased with this project."
Remove Pine Needles and Spread Mulch
After Mulch Spread
Trimmed Shrubs and Removed Ornamental Trees
Trimmed Shrubs and Spread Mulch
Remove 2 Ornamental Trees

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

A joint utility trench, or joint trench, is a long, buried ditch on a property that contains two or more utility lines rather than running the lines in multiple trenches. Some utilities, like gas and electric or electric and communication lines, are better suited to joint trenching, while others, like water and sewer, are not allowed to be in the same trench.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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