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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
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M&D Property Solutions

4.94(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "

Bryce T on November 2022


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Cleanslate Landscaping & Management

5.00(
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Cleanslate Landscaping & Management

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Does excellent job. Comes every Friday and we couldn’t be more happier with his work . "

Hope S on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Does excellent job. Comes every Friday and we couldn’t be more happier with his work . "

Hope S on November 2025


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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

4.80(
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

4.80(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022


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HP Landworx

5.00(
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HP Landworx

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

HP LANDWORX specializes in your basic lawn care needs such as grass cutting and hedge trimming, tree removal, debris clean up and landscaping along with land clearing and forestry mulching. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"A+ 110% it went as great as can be. My yard has never looked as good. I will continue to call HP Landworx and highly recommend. -Paul Smith"

Paul s on March 2024

HP LANDWORX specializes in your basic lawn care needs such as grass cutting and hedge trimming, tree removal, debris clean up and landscaping along with land clearing and forestry mulching. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"A+ 110% it went as great as can be. My yard has never looked as good. I will continue to call HP Landworx and highly recommend. -Paul Smith"

Paul s on March 2024


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Southern Site Solutions

5.00(
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Southern Site Solutions

5.00(
1
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1 years of experience

Southern Site Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were great. Planned the project out, ran the ideas passed us to give us options, communicated timely and finished the actual job in a day. Also, they were very reasonable with their price no price gouging. Use them for sure! We will be requesting them for other projects soon."

Kristen M on November 2025

Southern Site Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were great. Planned the project out, ran the ideas passed us to give us options, communicated timely and finished the actual job in a day. Also, they were very reasonable with their price no price gouging. Use them for sure! We will be requesting them for other projects soon."

Kristen M on November 2025


Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management, Provides reliable, efficient, & environmentally land clearing & timber services that exceed client expectations. We combine modern equipment, skilled operators, & strategic planning to handle projects of any scale from residential & commercial properties.

"Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management did an outstanding job on my property. From the very beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They handled everything from brush removal to timber management with real skill and attention to detail. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept the entire area clean and organized throughout the project. The results were better than I expected. My land is cleared, leveled, and ready for the next step, all thanks to their hard work. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, experienced crew that delivers top-quality results, I highly recommend Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management. Exceptional service from start to finish."

Carolyn B on November 2025

Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management, Provides reliable, efficient, & environmentally land clearing & timber services that exceed client expectations. We combine modern equipment, skilled operators, & strategic planning to handle projects of any scale from residential & commercial properties.

"Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management did an outstanding job on my property. From the very beginning, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They handled everything from brush removal to timber management with real skill and attention to detail. They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept the entire area clean and organized throughout the project. The results were better than I expected. My land is cleared, leveled, and ready for the next step, all thanks to their hard work. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, experienced crew that delivers top-quality results, I highly recommend Mass Force Land Clearing & Timber Management. Exceptional service from start to finish."

Carolyn B on November 2025


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Carolina Beach Grading and Site Work

5.00(
1
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Carolina Beach Grading and Site Work

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 25 years of experience in the Excavation field, we are the service professionals that turn your dreams into reality. We handle everything from new construction, minor grading solutions, drainage systems and construction cleanup. My passion is creating outdoor living spaces for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. Give Carolina Beach Grading and Sitework a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"We had a fantastic experience working with Patrick from Christie Construction Services. Within 24hrs of submitting a request for a quote, Patrick reached out to schedule a time to come out and discuss the project. Patrick's communication and responsiveness throughout couldn't have been better. Project costs and progress were made very transparent and any questions I had were answered thoroughly. Patrick also volunteered his knowledge and expertise on additional improvements that we could do ourselves to further enhance our landscaping and drainage challenges on our property. This was very much appreciated as we live in a tough location and have a limited budget. He went above and beyond to help resolve the drainage issues we hired him to address and then some. The level of customer service can't be beat; not only does Christies know their stuff, but they are just genuinely great people! It was a pleasure working with Patrick and co., we will absolutely be hiring them again for our future landscaping and property improvement needs. Our new and improved driveway turned out great!"

Shelly P on June 2023

With over 25 years of experience in the Excavation field, we are the service professionals that turn your dreams into reality. We handle everything from new construction, minor grading solutions, drainage systems and construction cleanup. My passion is creating outdoor living spaces for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. Give Carolina Beach Grading and Sitework a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"We had a fantastic experience working with Patrick from Christie Construction Services. Within 24hrs of submitting a request for a quote, Patrick reached out to schedule a time to come out and discuss the project. Patrick's communication and responsiveness throughout couldn't have been better. Project costs and progress were made very transparent and any questions I had were answered thoroughly. Patrick also volunteered his knowledge and expertise on additional improvements that we could do ourselves to further enhance our landscaping and drainage challenges on our property. This was very much appreciated as we live in a tough location and have a limited budget. He went above and beyond to help resolve the drainage issues we hired him to address and then some. The level of customer service can't be beat; not only does Christies know their stuff, but they are just genuinely great people! It was a pleasure working with Patrick and co., we will absolutely be hiring them again for our future landscaping and property improvement needs. Our new and improved driveway turned out great!"

Shelly P on June 2023


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BH Contracting Inc

5.00(
1
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BH Contracting Inc

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
53 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"It was a pleasure working with Ben and his crew. On site James and Darryl were sturdy professionals and very personable. I would definitely recommend BH Contracting Inc. "

Christopher R on September 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"It was a pleasure working with Ben and his crew. On site James and Darryl were sturdy professionals and very personable. I would definitely recommend BH Contracting Inc. "

Christopher R on September 2025


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Rainstorm Solutions

5.00(
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Rainstorm Solutions

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

Rainstorm Solutions is a Rainwater Harvesting and Storm Water Management Company focusing on the use of sustainable solutions for water. Founded in 2008 from a passion for water preservation, Rainstorm Solutions has expanded quickly. With an office in Wilmington, NC, they are proud to be a complete Storm Water Management company that maintains over 150 HOAs in NC and SC. Rainstorm Solutions manages all facets of Storm Water Management for these communities including ditches, swales, ponds, lakes, fountains and Storm Water devices. They also provide other services including paving patches, overlays, potholes and concrete repair.

"Great owner, great workers, job well done!"

Debbie B on April 2019

Rainstorm Solutions is a Rainwater Harvesting and Storm Water Management Company focusing on the use of sustainable solutions for water. Founded in 2008 from a passion for water preservation, Rainstorm Solutions has expanded quickly. With an office in Wilmington, NC, they are proud to be a complete Storm Water Management company that maintains over 150 HOAs in NC and SC. Rainstorm Solutions manages all facets of Storm Water Management for these communities including ditches, swales, ponds, lakes, fountains and Storm Water devices. They also provide other services including paving patches, overlays, potholes and concrete repair.

"Great owner, great workers, job well done!"

Debbie B on April 2019


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Straight Up Excavation

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Straight Up Excavation

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Approved Pro
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

On average, you’re looking at about 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet. Your actual work time will come down to how many twists and turns there are when digging—such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and whether the ground is frozen.

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.

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.

Slab foundations are more affordable than crawl spaces because they require minimal excavation, as the slab sits directly on the ground or on footers that only sink a few feet into the ground. Crawl spaces require excavation of the entire footprint of the home to several feet below the surface. Not only does that mean higher labor costs, but more materials are necessary for the concrete foundation walls.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

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