NEW BERN, NC & SURROUNDING AREASCALL OR TEXT JOHN (570) 332-7195
Down Home Property Services — Est. 2018

UNEARTHING EXCELLENCE

Put your
property
to work.

Driveways that need attention. Ground that needs leveling. Outdoor projects that need a skid steer. Talk with John about the work on your property.

↳   Serving New Bern & the surrounding area

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WORK AROUND YOUR PROPERTY

A better driveway.
A more usable yard.

Focused earthwork and property improvements for homeowners. Share the location, photos, and the result you’re looking for.

01 / MOVE & SHAPE

Small excavation & grading

Skid-steer work, yard leveling, small digging projects, and site preparation. Discuss the dimensions, ground conditions, and equipment access with John.

Discuss your earthwork
02 / IMPROVE THE APPROACH

Gravel driveways & stone

Driveway grading, reshaping, stone spreading, and repairs to worn gravel areas. Plan the material and scope around the existing surface and how you use it.

Tell us about your driveway
03 / MANAGE THE WATER

Drainage & trenching

Discuss standing water, runoff, trenching, and culvert work. Review slope, discharge options, and the site before choosing a grading or drainage approach.

Describe the water problem
04 / CLEAR & FINISH

Clearing, cleanup & delivery

Land and brush clearing, outdoor property cleanup, and stone or gravel delivery. Tell John what needs moving, how much material you need, and where it will go.

Plan the next step

Not sure which service fits? Text photos and a description to John.

A QUOTE THAT FITS THE WORK

Start with the site.
Define the scope.

A driveway touch-up and a drainage project need different plans. Access, soil conditions, materials, and the size of the job all shape the quote.

HELP US UNDERSTAND YOUR PROJECT
Send a few photos.Wide views and close-ups both help.
  • Your town and the approximate project dimensions.
  • The problem and the result you want.
  • Gate widths, tight access, slopes, and material needs.

Pricing is based on the agreed scope, equipment, materials, and hauling. A site visit may be needed before a quote can be finalized.

Request a project quote

FROM IDEA TO EARTHWORK

Show the problem.
Plan the work.

You’ll speak directly with John about your property, the scope, and scheduling.

  1. 01

    Share the details.

    Send your town, photos, approximate dimensions, and a description of the work you have in mind.

  2. 02

    Review the site.

    Discuss access, ground conditions, utilities, drainage, and materials. Arrange a site visit when needed.

  3. 03

    Agree on the scope.

    Review the proposed work and pricing before scheduling. Confirm material delivery and where equipment can enter.

Need stone or gravel brought in?

Send the material type, approximate quantity, delivery location, and whether you need it spread.

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Down Home Property Services — Est. 2018

Unearthing Excellence

DOWN HOME PROPERTY SERVICES

Local projects.
A direct line
to John.

I’m John Hodle, serving New Bern and the surrounding area with small excavation and property services. Tell me about your project so we can discuss the scope, site access, and equipment needed.

From a rough gravel driveway to a yard that needs reshaping, tell me what you’d like to change. We’ll discuss the site, what the job involves, and the next step.

Talk with John: (570) 332-7195 ↗

BEFORE YOU REACH OUT

A few common
questions.

Do you take on smaller residential jobs?

Small excavation and property improvements are the focus. Send the project details so John can discuss equipment access and whether the scope is a fit.

Can you bring material and spread it?

Ask about stone or gravel delivery and spreading. Include the material, quantity, town, and access details so those items can be included in the quote.

What should I send for a drainage project?

Photos of the wet area and surrounding slopes, where water comes from, and where it currently goes. A site review may be needed to assess the options.

What needs to happen before digging?

Utility locations and other site constraints need to be addressed before excavation. Discuss public utility marking, private lines, septic components, and any project-specific permissions with John during planning.

How soon can you start?

Scheduling depends on the project, current availability, weather, and ground conditions. Contact John with the location and scope to discuss timing.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR PROPERTY?

Let’s talk
about the job.

Grading, drainage, driveway work, or a delivery? Send the details and a few photos to get the conversation started.

(570) 332-7195CALL OR TEXT JOHN

New Bern, North Carolina
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