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Parrish Clearing & Grading, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Salisbury, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our lot cleared for our new build (home, building and pool) but Parrish Clearing and Grading did an amazing job! They were timely, highly communicative and professional. I definitely would recommend their services for any job; big or small!"
Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Serving Salisbury, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
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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Rocky Creek Grading LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Salisbury, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I would highly recommend Rocky Creek Grading for all of your grading/demolition work. They skillfully removed two old mobile homes off of my property and left the lots neat and clean. They exceded all of my expectations!"
Lake dam repair
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hills Clearing Grading and Septic LLC
New to Angi

Serving Salisbury, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a new start up but have years and years of experience. Most of us are older and have completed our primary careers and work because we love to. Most of us are jack of all trades and have fun working with you. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are a small family business that will go out of the way to keep our customers happy and always try to over exceed expectations. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
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FAQs for excavation projects in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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