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W and W Construction
4.1(
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Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wayne and his crew were amazing! I plan on hiring them again for phase 2 and 3 of our project. They were true professionals/craftsmen, they kept us informed of their progress - we live out of state from our vacation home. We have them total access to our home - keys/security, etc. They kept everything secure. When issues arose Wayne called and we talked through everything to reach an agreement. At times, Wayne made suggestions we hadn't thought about - we went with his suggestions and were extremely happy we did. The company is a full service organization - Great people to work with."
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Capps Excavation
5.0(
8
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Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Capps Excavation to cut in a new driveway and he did an amazing job. Took down a few big trees that were in the way and that didn't phase them at all. It was on a pretty step slope and they handled it like it was nothing. I wouldn't think twice about hiring them again or recommending them to someone for any excavation, landscaping or tree work!"
New house site
New house site
House prep
Waterline
New drive

+9

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Keener Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Iâ  ve just started using this company for my lawn care and Daniel is extremely nice and helpful. I would recommend his company."
Removing silt from pond
Removing silt from pond
After
After
After

+15

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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The American Dream Team LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! They did an excellent job on my yard.( Both front and back) also gave me good pointers on additions that could be used for an upgrade. Was very pleased with this business and will continue to use them."
Gutter work & Landscaping.
Landscaping tiny projects & yard work.
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Gutter work & Landscaping.

+65

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B.H. Graning Landscapes INC
4.4(
26
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Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From estimate to completion the most professional team. Crew was professional and hard working. Attention to detailAnswered any questions i had. I am completely satisfied with the finsihed project. Very impressed. I will definately hire again for future projects!"
Commercial
Commercial
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.5(
17
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Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Summit Land Development and Scott Lewis did an excellent job on our fill and grading project despite having a couple of challenges with local providers of fill. What was key was excellent communication and always having an option available to stay on schedule and budget. I would highly recommend Scott and his crew without any reservations. If you have a challenging project and need a skilled team then Summit Land Development is your team!"
2501
2501
2501
2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
3.9(
62
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Serving Whittier, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CJ was the absolute best!!! I have a small fenced yard that needed attention and outlying unfenced areas. The crew came late in the day (perfect as the grass was wet through most of the day) and got the project completed in less than 40 minutes. CJ was honest and knowledgeable. When I asked about pet friendly insecticide treatment to the property he suggested we wait until the weather warms up for best effect. Definitely would recommend. Be sure to roll up any rugs before they start your project. Remind them to shut the gate, if you have one."
elevated terraced walkway
tree removal for mountain view
tree removal for mountain view
clearing for a RV campsite with retaining wall
water line installation

+32

Response time2 days
182 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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