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Branch X Branch Land Clearing, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Murfreesboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about this land clearing service! From start to finish, the crew was professional, efficient, and incredibly thorough. They arrived on time with well-maintained equipment and got right to work, treating my property with care as if it were their own. What impressed me most was the attention to detail—not only did they clear the land exactly as requested, but they also made sure to remove debris, smooth out rough areas, and leave the site looking clean and ready for the next stage of my project. Communication was excellent throughout; I always knew what to expect and felt confident in their expertise. Their team worked quickly without cutting corners, and the results far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing land cleared. They delivered exceptional quality, fair pricing, and true professionalism every step of the way."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Anchor Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Murfreesboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Anchor Earthwork's mission is to provide professional services that ease the customer's stress because they lack the equipment for their particular need. We exist to attract and maintain customers. When we adhere to this maxim, everything else will fall into place. Our services will exceed the expectations of our customers.\nAnchor Earthwork's employees are be humble, hungry, and smart. We will bring each other up, strive to exceed the status quo, and treat everyone with dignity. \n\nAnchor Earthworks, located in Chesapeake, VA offers solutions to home, land, and small farm needs in residential and commercial segments. The organization offers excavating, land clearing, mowing, small structure demolition, delivery services and removal of debris and snow. The services are "by job", but we will accept contractual labor contracts if the customer desires it.\n\nOur mission is to resolve home, land, and small farm owner's needs through effective and creative solutions.\n

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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Miller Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Murfreesboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great doing business with Darryl. My project was to prepare for a garage build so it was on the smaller side. It was challenging to get anyone to actually look at my lot to give me an accurate estimate. Others were just giving me generic estimates based on a picture. Darryl showed up and took measurements and provided an accurate estimate. It was less than half as other estimates."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
MGT Enterprise
5.0(
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Serving Murfreesboro, NC and surrounding areas

"I had MGT Enterprise to build me a 850 ft gravel driveway, installed 2 drain tiles for the water drainage, cleared off 2 acres and completely graded the land for my house to be built on, and cleared the land for my septic field. They called around and found the most reasonable prices for the job. When the owner gave me an estimate, everything was itemized just as I asked so I could understand what was being spent. MGT Enterprise was very responsive and gave me their professional opinions and described how they would perform all the work when they gave me a quote. Whenever I had questions, they immediately had answers even if I thought they were ridiculous, they never made me feel like I didnt know anything. They were very prompt with job timing and kept me informed through the whole process. They would not leave the job until I came out and they made sure I was 100% satisfied. I would recommend them to anyone who needs any excavation or work in that area."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bateman Civil Survey Company, PC
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Serving Murfreesboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The surveyors were very professional and accurate. The office staff were amazing (very understanding and knowledgeable). Our job was completed in less than a week. I would recommend them to anyone looking for this type of service. Pricing was competitive, considering all the history they searched before doing the survey."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Appalachian Pumping
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Serving Murfreesboro, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

A-1 Pumping has been providing septic tank services to the Boone NC area since 1989. Licensed and insured, A-1 Appalachian Discount Pumping handles septic tanks for homes and businesses and offers septic services to waste water treatment plants and sewer lift stations within the area. Pumping septic tanks is our focus and we would be happy to use our years of experience to answer questions you might have about cleaning and maintenance.

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FAQs for excavation projects in Murfreesboro, 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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