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Avatar for Silver Line Construction Plus

Silver Line Construction Plus

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Silver Line Construction Plus

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024


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Cohesion, Inc.

5.00(
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Cohesion, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cohesion 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. Contact @ [email protected]

"Excellent service."

Susan S on July 2024

Cohesion 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. Contact @ [email protected]

"Excellent service."

Susan S on July 2024


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Step by Step Outdoor Living

4.88(
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Step by Step Outdoor Living

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Step by Step Outdoor Living is a well established company in Raleigh, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.

"Exceeded my Expectations. Charles and his Step By Step crew did 2 jobs for me. a 25'x30' blue stone patio, with gas firepit, sitting wall and drainage. Then did a 12'x12 Hot Tub Pad. couldn't be happier. will enjoy for years to come. Charles is young, but knowledgeable and professional. His main goal is customer satisfaction and to grow his business with happy customers!! He nailed it with me. Thanks Charles"

Dan L on January 2024

Step by Step Outdoor Living is a well established company in Raleigh, which serves the surrounding communities too. We offer the best in customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity so our work speaks for itself. Call us for your next job.

"Exceeded my Expectations. Charles and his Step By Step crew did 2 jobs for me. a 25'x30' blue stone patio, with gas firepit, sitting wall and drainage. Then did a 12'x12 Hot Tub Pad. couldn't be happier. will enjoy for years to come. Charles is young, but knowledgeable and professional. His main goal is customer satisfaction and to grow his business with happy customers!! He nailed it with me. Thanks Charles"

Dan L on January 2024


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Saddler & Sons Land Management

5.00(
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Saddler & Sons Land Management

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Saddler & Sons Land Management, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call.

"Alex did a great job. Highly recommend him."

Dwayne D on May 2022

Saddler & Sons Land Management, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call.

"Alex did a great job. Highly recommend him."

Dwayne D on May 2022


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Cabrera's

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Cabrera's

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cabrera's, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Asheboro, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Cabrera's, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 2 years of experience serving Asheboro, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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Pinnacle Properties Enterprises, LLC

4.50(
10
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Pinnacle Properties Enterprises, LLC

4.50(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of landscaping services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Excellent experience! They got the job done in one day and did exactly what I wanted. Personable and professional! I highly recommend!"

Constance M on March 2025

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of landscaping services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Excellent experience! They got the job done in one day and did exactly what I wanted. Personable and professional! I highly recommend!"

Constance M on March 2025


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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding

5.00(
7
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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Travis Hawkins 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.

"Travis was very professional and responded very promptly. His prices were affordable and I would definitely hire him again."

Abriel B on February 2023

Travis Hawkins 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.

"Travis was very professional and responded very promptly. His prices were affordable and I would definitely hire him again."

Abriel B on February 2023


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1-800-Plumber +Air of Triad

4.83(
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1-800-Plumber +Air of Triad

4.83(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
205 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

1-800-Plumber + Air of Triad is focused on being the BEST! It's not about being better than everyone else, instead our focus is on providing you with the fast, dependable plumbing and emergency services when you need it most. Our goal is to give you the BEST experience you have ever received from a service based business.

"Great crew!!! Great job!!!"

John C on April 2025

1-800-Plumber + Air of Triad is focused on being the BEST! It's not about being better than everyone else, instead our focus is on providing you with the fast, dependable plumbing and emergency services when you need it most. Our goal is to give you the BEST experience you have ever received from a service based business.

"Great crew!!! Great job!!!"

John C on April 2025


Kerf Tree Services LLC.

5.00(
11
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Kerf Tree Services LLC.

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
37 local quotes requested
8 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in tree removal, tree pruning and stump grinding, We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients.

"Yes and they were very professional and did a great job and it won’t break your bank a less than the other companies wanted so thank you Chris and your partner who did a great job today ."

Dale M on May 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in tree removal, tree pruning and stump grinding, We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients.

"Yes and they were very professional and did a great job and it won’t break your bank a less than the other companies wanted so thank you Chris and your partner who did a great job today ."

Dale M on May 2025


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Precision Land Management

5.00(
6
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Precision Land Management

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade which includes land clearing,land management, building new driveways, maintaining existing driveways, building pads and more. We 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Spencer is a personable and skillful hard worker. His abilities with the excavator and skid steer are amazing to behold. From tree removal to gravel grading he moves fast, efficiently, and confidently through the job. We were impressed with his foresight in the job, and his reasonable and realistic pricing compared with other bids that we got. Additionally, his installation of the septic system was also efficient, accurate, and professional. I wish we had something else to hire him for, but we’re finished with our property projects for a while. We highly recommend his “precision land management.” "

BRAD C on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade which includes land clearing,land management, building new driveways, maintaining existing driveways, building pads and more. We 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Spencer is a personable and skillful hard worker. His abilities with the excavator and skid steer are amazing to behold. From tree removal to gravel grading he moves fast, efficiently, and confidently through the job. We were impressed with his foresight in the job, and his reasonable and realistic pricing compared with other bids that we got. Additionally, his installation of the septic system was also efficient, accurate, and professional. I wish we had something else to hire him for, but we’re finished with our property projects for a while. We highly recommend his “precision land management.” "

BRAD C on May 2025

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Yes, most services include site leveling and foundation work. Confirm with your contractor for specifics.

It takes two to three hours to trench 100 feet with a mechanical trencher or 10 to 12 hours if digging with a shovel. The total time to dig a trench depends on the depth, width, soil type, terrain, trencher type, and your level of experience. Digging in clay or rocky soil takes longer than soft ground.  

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

The time it takes to build a pool—and dig out the area—varies based on the pool size and type. A professional excavator will take between four and eight hours to dig a pool. The process will take longer if they encounter large boulders or tree roots. Keep in mind that this is a small part of the process in the long run. You will need between eight and 12 weeks to build a pool from start to finish, including the time to apply for permits.

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.

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