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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 Bryson City, 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
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B.H. Graning Landscapes INC
4.4(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bryson City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ben Granning was such gentleman to deal with and his entire company was friendly, hardworking and professional. They built a beautiful retaining wall that far exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend B.H. Graning to anyone and in fact have already referred them to my homeowners association president for future work."
Commercial
Commercial
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Nc Top Landscaping
5.0(
8
)
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bryson City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"NC Top Landscaping has done an excellent weed eating job of our property. Jose and Juan arrive on time and have a great work ethic. Our property includes creek banks that are somewhat steep, a section that is wet as well as outbuildings. We are very pleased with their work. The DeBruhls"
Response time2 days
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Summit Land Development, LLC.
Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.4(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Bryson City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hands down the best experience we’ve had getting a project done. These guys went above and beyond giving us more than we expected. We highly recommend Summit Land Development. They will not disappoint. We are already looking to do another project in the near future!"
2501
2501
2501
2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
3.9(
62
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Bryson City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I previously left a poor review as several of the shrubs originally installed died, and I did not get a timely response from the company to rectify. Although they could have been more prompt responding, they ultimately replaced the shrubs, redid the mulch and made everything look great again:)"
elevated terraced walkway
tree removal for mountain view
tree removal for mountain view
clearing for a RV campsite with retaining wall
water line installation

+32

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
123 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Almost any kind of home can have a wine cellar or cabinet installed. You’ll need an area where a concrete floor can be put in, along with the necessary insulation, climate control, and ventilation systems. If you think of yourself as an aspiring sommelier, an underground wine cellar may be ideal, but it will cost significantly more. 

What you choose to install really depends on your budget and how many bottles you’re looking to store.

You can bury underground electrical wire six inches deep—but only if you use a rigid metal electrical conduit. For rigid, non-metallic conduits, bury the wire at least 12 inches deep. If using an underground feeder cable rated for direct burial, you'll need to place it at least 18 inches deep, as it has no conduit for extra protection.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

A walk-behind trencher can cut through roots as long as they’re not too thick, making a project much easier than digging with a shovel and other hand tools. Assess your terrain and the number of trees in the surrounding area to determine if a walk-behind trencher will ease the job. Digging a trench by hand is much more time-consuming and labor-intensive. 

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