We needed a solution for erosion and drainage problems on/around our gravel driveway, and more rocks added. I noted Mike had great reviews on another well known website and gave him a call. He called me back the same day and we discussed the issues. He looked up my house up on Google maps to understand the size of the job and gave me a preliminary estimate to see if the cost was within my range. It was, so then he came out that week to see the job in person and talk about the possibilities, plus final estimate. I like that he came out on a Sunday for the in person estimate. After talking with him I noted he is a thoughtful person and has good ideas (and interesting to talk to, he is a retired philosophy professor at UNC). He gave me at least three different ways of handling the problem. He then came out with Ken the next day, graded, added rocks and even added a small french drain for free since he didn't want to charge me more than the estimate. He was very careful to not destroy my plants with the Bobcat. The driveway looked better than when we moved in when it was newly constructed 6 years ago. I emailed him a thank you since I was not here when he was done and he wrote back about how we should maintain the driveway. One rain post completion and things are draining well. We would hire him again. read more