Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2020
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Customers say: True professional
"He went above and beyond what I asked him to do I will be hiring him again to clear out more of my land."
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Travis Cartwright has provided many services to us over the last 12 years. These are some of them: clean up work, pulled a sunk boat from our pond, excavated our home site and installed our septic tank & drain field. Travis is an excellent equipment operator and we highly recommend him-"
+54
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"David knew exactly how to solve my issues with drainage and a washed out rock pathway leading to my backyard. Great work by his entire team and completed quickly and efficiently. Highly recommended"
+139
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
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Emergency services offered
"Full crew came out did our walk way Steps and 70x45 backyard patio Fully loaded with fire pit and retaining wall wasn?t our lowest bidder but you get what you pay for I?m into sales myself quality goes a long way."
+91
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Roger was extremely proficient, on time and worked really well. 100% I would recommend him!"
+26
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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Credit card accepted
"Hired but due to company's work load it is still in process of design and cost estimation, this was a mutual agreement, final completion of project will be evaluated at that time"
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Emergency services offered
"Edwin came out to diagnose my water heater. He was incredibly helpful and patient. I would certainly hire him for other projects. He is obviously knowledgeable and been in the business many years. He is great at communicating and explaining issues. He arrived during the time I was told, which is always a plus."
+6
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Offers commercial services
"Outstanding gravel and grading install"
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Clearly Leveled Up was great. They arrived on time and started working right away. The workers, Mike and BJ were very professional. They were courteous and very easy to converse with. They did exactly what we asked for and we love it !!! Wish we could have sent the photos of the work but the system keeps telling us the file was too large."
+10
Serving Clayton, NC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Prompt service and very reasonable prices for service"
+10
Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.
When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.
Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.
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