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Conway Tree Service
4.9(
77
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Rockingham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Received a phone call back and quote within a day or so after requesting a quote request through Angi. The team showed up the next day and completed the tree removal and left everything in place at my request for firewood. The next day they returned to remove the stump. All work was completed at a reasonable price."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TimberClaw Land Management
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Rockingham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam and his team did an absolute phenomenal job on our recent property project. We hired them for land clearing, grading, and forestry mulching, and the results exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, Sam and his crew went above and beyond to ensure everything was done perfectly. Their forestry mulching left the property looking clean and usable, and the grading work was top-notch. They are professional, efficient, and clearly take great pride in their work. If you need any land management or clearing done right, look no further than Timberclaw. We couldn't be happier with the outcome!"
Creek  Stabilization
Forestry mulching
Land clearing
foresry mulching
brush hogging

+14

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Rockingham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cohesion, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Water or Fuel Tank - Remove

Serving Rockingham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Christoph and Ben did an excellent job of removing the above ground tank without any problem. Very friendly, easy to work with and was able to provide the service we needed. We would definitely recommend them to anyone needing above ground or buried tank removal."
UST Removal
UST Removal
Tank Leak
UST Removal
Response time7 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Cow City Crawlspace
New to Angi
Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Rockingham, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!\n\n

Full encapsulation
Full encapsulation
Full encapsulation
Full encapsulation
Full encapsulation

+9

41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Rockingham, 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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