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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Asheville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend this excavating company! They were professional, dependable, and did an excellent job from start to finish. They communicated clearly, showed up when promised, and made sure everything was completed properly. The finished work looks great, and they left the property clean and organized. I would definitely use them again!"
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Demo
Demo

+1

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
Avatar for K&B Property Maintenance LLC
K&B Property Maintenance LLC
5.0(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brent of K&B Property Maintenance was very professional. He didn't complain or charge me extra because he had to drive a bit to get to my home. He quickly provided an estimate, answered all my questions, altered the job per my request without attitude, and promptly had his team at my house at the agreed start date and time. He arrived with his team, they expertly completed the remodeling while respecting me and my home. Brent's team worked together like a well-oiled machine. They politely answered my questions as they worked and did not mind me watching them. They cleaned up after themselves when the job was done. I will definitely hire them again. They are a great group of very professional and skilled men."
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+12

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Christian Brothers Grading & Landscape
Christian Brothers Grading & Landscape
4.8(
86
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After Helene I was washing away when it rained. The guys came out and put up. A retaining wall, put in pipes to keep the water from coming into my yard and also put in a drain to help with the water. I highly recommend these guys to do any kind of landscaping. They are number 1 in my book. Also they were so nice."
Concrete wall
Concrete wall
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JDSP Enterprises
JDSP Enterprises
5.0(
31
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jared and his crew were prompt, showed up when they said they would and completed the job on time, cleaned up at the end of every day. They were professional and friendly, always willing to talk the project over with us. First class crew that I would recommend to anyone that asks! Also, priced very reasonably....Well done!"
Front Deck
Second floor rear deck
Third floor deck
Stair treads
Deck board replacement

+34

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Magnolia Home Solutions
Magnolia Home Solutions
5.0(
36
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a hard time getting anyone to just show up to get a price to work on our deck. After Facebook and neighborhood recommendations didn’t pan out, we turned to Angies list and found Ken at Magnolia Construction. He came out and helped identify the problem areas with our sagging deck on a steep mountain grade and came up with a solution and at a price that would guarantee the longevity of our mountain log home. He sent pictures as work progressed (we were out of town while work was performed) so we felt comfortable that the work that was recommended by our engineer was going to be repaired beyond our expectations. They did a great job and was very professional."
Decks & Porches Project
Trex deck
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ZR landscaping and Grading
ZR landscaping and Grading
4.8(
99
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: Super punctual

"Hired ZR Landscaping to rebuild a retaining wall with paver patio that was poorly installed just four years earlier by another contractor. Zach diagnosed poor drainage behind the wall as the reason the wall base was washing out. Zach had a detailed, competitively priced written proposal to me in under 24 hours. He offered to reuse some of the existing blocks to reduce the total cost. Our project was scheduled just a few weeks out, not months out like a couple other contractors had proposed. The crew was punctual and very hard-working for a solid four days. Crew leader Julio answered all our questions and kept us informed through of each level of the new installation. Zach came back by himself to see the completed project, answer a few questions and make sure we were satisfied."
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+68

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Appalachian Solutions, LLC
Appalachian Solutions, LLC
4.8(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Kevin is dedicated to making sure that a job is done correctly. I had a 12 foot sinkhole that revealed itself 10 feet from my house. Kevin understood the urgency of the situation, but also took the time to make sure we knew what we were dealing with. Itâ s rare to find good caring people that are willing to show up and get a job done the right way. Thanks for all your help Kevin!"
Open Land
Open Land
Open Land
Open Land
Open Land

+37

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from 18 inches to 8 feet deep, with a common average depth between 18 and 30 inches. The exact depth depends on local factors like climate and soil type. In colder regions, pipes must be buried deeper (below the frost line) to prevent freezing, sometimes as deep as 8 feet. The digging depth can also impact the cost of sewer line replacement. To find the specific depth for your property, you can check the building plans for your system, which should be on file with your city or local sanitation department since permits are required for installation.

Errors in site preparation can lead to structural failures or appear costly midway. Professionals ensure detailed, reliable home base development layouts.

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

The digging depth will depend on the size of the trencher you use. Even smaller units can dig up to 4 feet deep, which is plenty for a DIY job. However, much larger trenchers can reach a depth of 18 feet and are better used by a team of pro contractors, not a single DIYer. As with all home improvement projects, use the right tool for the job and proceed with caution.

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