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Jarman Grading LLC
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Littleton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jarman Grading came to the job ready and prepared. Clearing, grading with precise site preparation help complete our estate. We presented our vision of how we wanted everything to fit, and Jarman Grading completed our dream. I will hire them again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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WKG LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Littleton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Our company is a grading company with a staff of years of knowledge and experience. We clear land, develop lots, perform the grading on mono slab, crawl, stem slab and basement foundations. We waterproof foundations. We can handle all of your erosion control needs. We also do fine grading as well as drainage work. If you need an expert opinion or have any questions regarding any of these tasks we perform, we can meet you on site and discuss the best option for your needs.

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A & M Land Services
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Littleton, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At A & M Land Services LLC, we take pride in doing more than just getting the job done, we take pride in doing it right. As a locally owned and operated business serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas, we provide dependable, hands-on service with attention to detail on every project.\n\nFrom land clearing and forestry mulching to grading, driveway work, and property maintenance, we approach each job with the same strong work ethic we use on our own property. We believe in honest communication, quality workmanship, and treating every customer's property with respect.\n\nWhen you choose A & M Land Services, you're choosing a small local business that genuinely cares about the work we do and the customers we serve. Our goal is simple: leave every property looking better, functioning better, and ready for whatever comes next.

Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
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Forestry Mulching

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R and R Excavating
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Littleton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had Russell come in and address a neglected pond that had over grown and the banks had washed out. Cleaned vegetation and resloped the banks. Well priced and a great professional attitude. Would recommend him for any of your projects"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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Miller Excavating
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Littleton, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Daryl to mechanically strip topsoil from an archaeological site. Using a 5-ft straight-bladed bucket, he was able to deftly maneuver around structural features and troubleshoot ways for us to meet our objectives safely. I would hire him again in a heartbeat."
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Road Entrance 1
Pond

+21

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation projects in Littleton, NC

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.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

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