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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 Willard, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Glen Robinson & Son Concrete Service
4.8(
24
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Glenn and his crew are great to work with. They showed up when they said they would and did an outstanding job on my slab for an extremely reasonable price. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a slab poured"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hoyt Industrial Works
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hoyt Industrial Works was contracted to complete HDPE repair and install condensate lines at a hog farm in Virginia. Chase, the owner and operator, was very professional and was easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. The job was completed without a hitch and in a timely manner. We look forward to using Hoyt Industrial Works in the future."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McDuffie Property Services
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In addition to lawn care & mowing, Mr. McDuffie evaluated my drainage problems, devised a solution, & perfectly fixed the issue. New drainage system works as planned. I now have a lawn that?s just what I wanted. I?m very pleased with all of his work. He is honest and caring about his work, always making sure the work satisfies. Honesty and integrity are very important to me. I would highly recommend ."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legacy EarthWerks
4.2(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Before they showed up, my yard looked like it was auditioning for a Discovery Channel documentary. A few days later, it looked like it belonged on a landscaping magazine cover. Great communication, fair pricing, and they treated my property like it was their own. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat… assuming I can convince my wife we need to clear more land. 10/10 would let them bulldoze my property again. The only complaint I have is now my wife expects the inside of the house to look as good as the outside."
forestry mulching
Finished Product
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Three Pines Construction, Inc.
3.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Levi and his crew did a fantastic job with our kitchen remodel. He promptly contacted us after our my Home Advisor request for a quote. He provided a detailed quote that was reasonable and attentive to our concerns. He finished the job within the expected time period proposed, and the quality of his work was obvious. He worked with us on a day to day basis getting our input on matters and choices needed during the job, and offered sound advice and guidance. Unlike some other local contractors we interviewed for the job, he seemed eager to please with his work product and was considerate of our thoughts and ideas. We would highly recommend him for a remodel project and will use him again for future projects."
Fresh poly
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Post and beam
Addition floor joists
Post, beam, and joists

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

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.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

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