
Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They were professional, answered all of my questions, provided me with a quote promptly."


Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They were professional, answered all of my questions, provided me with a quote promptly."
Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They did a great work!"

Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We had a horrible backyard and it was transformed to a gorgeous patio with a fire pit and two beautiful walkways. The finished job was more beautiful than I had imagined. The work was A+++! Fieldstone, pebbles, huge rocks were all incorporated."



Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I hired Engineered Retaining Walls to remove a failing railroad tie stairway and retaining wall. The rebuild plan called for multiple, designer concrete block retaining walls and steps, to include several concrete pads. Art talked me through the process, making it easy to understand. Art even offered financing, if I needed it! The crew worked long hours each day until the project was completed. The result is one thousand percent better looking, and much more stable than what I had before! The value of my home just went up! Thank you Art Miller, and your entire staff at Engineered Retaining Walls, for being trustworthy and honorable business people. I will definitely recommend your company to my friends and neighbors."





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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I had my foundation and basement waterproofed from the inside by Groundworx. The first bit wasn’t good bc I got my appt cancelled and then the next appt no one showed up. So, by appt #3 I got Carlton. He was great. Super helpful, knowledgeable, etc. I purchased the services bc we really needed it asap as I had major mold growing in my basement from the previous owners negligence. I do feel like the price was too high but that’s a Groundworx issue. NOT a Carlton issue. I understand the rep doesn’t control the cost of services. For two days and waterproofing it was around 13-14k. It was extensive work but I did the demolition and removal myself to save $$. The work started and we had Von, Tim, Will and another gentleman. The guys were great. Beyond awesome. They explained so much and helped me with my silly questions. We really enjoyed them and they made the job site so clean it was like they were never there (except for my new pump and my ripped out basement haha 😂) they clearly know"





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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Bill called me almost immediately, and even though he was considerably distant from my house, he was still willing to make the long drive to get my sprinkler system repaired. Would definitely recommend based on customer service level I received."





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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Very pleased with all the grading and excavation and clearing that was done behind my house. I explained to Jason that I needed my yard to be more level due to I could not get my lawnmower up the hill. He discussed with me all options that would resolve the problem. He went over and beyond to resolve the issue. I highly recommend him and would use him again."





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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Charlie and his crew solved a landscape drainage problem for me. They were able to complete the job quickly and at a very fair price. I am happy with the results and would recommend them"





+13
Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"He built my Home and Deck, I'm very happy with their quality of work! Their Pros and would hire them again in a second."

Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Job was started on time and completed on schedule"
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