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Southern Site Solutions

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Southern Site Solutions

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Free onsite estimate

Southern Site Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were great. Planned the project out, ran the ideas passed us to give us options, communicated timely and finished the actual job in a day. Also, they were very reasonable with their price no price gouging. Use them for sure! We will be requesting them for other projects soon."

Kristen M on November 2025

Southern Site Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They were great. Planned the project out, ran the ideas passed us to give us options, communicated timely and finished the actual job in a day. Also, they were very reasonable with their price no price gouging. Use them for sure! We will be requesting them for other projects soon."

Kristen M on November 2025

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HP Landworx

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HP Landworx

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

HP LANDWORX specializes in your basic lawn care needs such as grass cutting and hedge trimming, tree removal, debris clean up and landscaping along with land clearing and forestry mulching. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"A+ 110% it went as great as can be. My yard has never looked as good. I will continue to call HP Landworx and highly recommend. -Paul Smith"

Paul s on March 2024

HP LANDWORX specializes in your basic lawn care needs such as grass cutting and hedge trimming, tree removal, debris clean up and landscaping along with land clearing and forestry mulching. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"A+ 110% it went as great as can be. My yard has never looked as good. I will continue to call HP Landworx and highly recommend. -Paul Smith"

Paul s on March 2024

Fast Lane Contracting

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Fast Lane Contracting

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Fast Lane Contracting LLC is a small, local company committed to excellence and attention to detail in every aspect of our business. As a husband-and-wife team, we have over 30 years of experience in the construction and grading field. We are hands on and work directly with our customers to ensure the quality of our job and the satisfaction of our customers, all work is completed by us, not contracted out to others. We are adept in designing and implementing landscapes, hardscapes and drainage systems. Please contact us for a free onsite consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

"Fast and completed as described"

robert b on May 2024

Fast Lane Contracting LLC is a small, local company committed to excellence and attention to detail in every aspect of our business. As a husband-and-wife team, we have over 30 years of experience in the construction and grading field. We are hands on and work directly with our customers to ensure the quality of our job and the satisfaction of our customers, all work is completed by us, not contracted out to others. We are adept in designing and implementing landscapes, hardscapes and drainage systems. Please contact us for a free onsite consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

"Fast and completed as described"

robert b on May 2024

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Gung Ho Demolition & Environmental Services, LLC

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Gung Ho Demolition & Environmental Services, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Gung Ho Demolition & Environmental Services, LLC, is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Gung Ho Demolition & Environmental Services, LLC, is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent communication through the entire process. Great customer service. Very friendly and fair."

Kristine C on February 2019

Gung Ho Demolition & Environmental Services, LLC, is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Gung Ho Demolition & Environmental Services, LLC, is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent communication through the entire process. Great customer service. Very friendly and fair."

Kristine C on February 2019

FAQs for demolition projects in Jacksonville, NC

To determine if a wall is load-bearing, start by checking your home’s original plans or asking a structural engineer. Exterior walls always carry weight, but interior ones only do if they sit over a beam or run perpendicular to floor joists. If a wall lines up with posts in the basement or falls directly under the roof ridge, assume it’s load-bearing and call a professional before attempting to remove it with a sledgehammer.

Calculating the wall load and sizing the beam must be performed by experts to ensure structural safety. You need a structural engineer to evaluate all load aspects and determine the proper beam dimensions. A professional engineer performs precise calculations and advises on any necessary enhancements, such as larger footings for support. An inspector then verifies that the revised structure meets all safety and code regulations before the finishing work begins.

Hiring a structural engineer is essential for ensuring your home remains structurally sound during any major renovation. Their responsibility is to deliver expert assessments and design recommendations for load-bearing modifications. The average cost to hire a structural engineer is $500, with rates ranging from $350 to $800. Consulting a licensed, experienced engineer guarantees that every structural project, whether constructing a new home or remodeling an existing one, is completed safely and efficiently.

Almost all load-bearing wall removals require a permit as they support everything above it, and building departments want proof that the new beam can handle the weight. Pulling a permit triggers plan review and inspections that confirm the work meets local code and safety standards. Skipping this step can lead to fines or being forced to rebuild later, so have your contractor pull the permit before work starts.

Removing a load-bearing wall to create an entrance for a carport or covered patio is a task that comes with defined cost implications. This modification requires extra structural adjustments to ensure safety and proper integration with the adjoining space. When you convert a wall into an entryway, you can expect to pay between $3,200 and $9,500, with an average cost of $6,400. The additional work required for this conversion reinforces the home’s integrity and ensures compliance with applicable building codes.

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