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Hawks Transport Grading & Grinding
5.0(
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Serving Mount Airy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Customers say: Quick response

"They did an excellent job getting the trees out. There were a lot of things near the trees, including our house and the neighbors, and they were able to do the job without damaging anything."
Response time12 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Land Pro NC
5.0(
2
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Serving Mount Airy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tommy with Landpro did an amazing job scraping my driveway and removing snow from my porches and sidewalks. He arrived on time and was very thorough. The cost was reasonable and I would definitely use their services again!"
Driveway mulching
Driveway mulching
Driveway mulching
Driveway mulching
Huge farm clean up

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Dexter Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Mount Airy, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brian Dexter of Dexter Land Clearing did an outstanding job! He efficiently cleared brush, saplings, and vegetation we wanted removed, leaving the area clean and beautiful. He also hand picked and set aside tree limbs to be used as path markers. He is professional, reliable, and easy to work with. We highly recommend his services and will hire him again for our landscape revamp project."
Mount Airy
Lewisville
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FAQs for excavation projects in Mount Airy, 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.

The Mount Airy, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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