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Avatar for Gibson's Grading And Construction
Gibson's Grading And Construction
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Candler, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My gravel driveway in Black Mountain, NC had needed repairs for a long time and the situation became much worse after a plumbing company installed a new sewer line under it. I contacted David Gibson about repairing the driveway as he had previously done excellent work in fixing my foundation that was settling. David and his crew arrived when expected and had to excavate and install extra sub base and gravel due to the much deteriorated condition of my driveway. I am very pleased with the work and I highly recommend him for fixing any driveway or foundation problems."
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+129

Response time5 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Christian Brothers Grading & Landscape
Christian Brothers Grading & Landscape
4.8(
81
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Candler, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shane and Ian did an excellent job of installing a gravel parking area for two cars at our house. They made sure the job was done to our specifications and stayed true to their quote and timeline. Any time we needed to contact them they were there. Easily one of the best experiences working with a contractor! I’d highly recommend working with IWWP if you ever need any grading/landscaping done."
Concrete wall
Concrete wall
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K&B Property Maintenance LLC
5.0(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Candler, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was so lucky K & B had a hole in their scheduling for January and they came the next day. I had three walls of brick to be removed, they protected my wood floors and had their sheet rock guy and electrician come after the demo and redesign it. I would hire them again in a minute."
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+12

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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 Candler, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: Super punctual

"FANTASTIC. THE CREW WAS GREAT. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND GOT THE JOB DONE EARLIER THAN EXPECTED. AND THE CLEAN UP WAS AMAZING. THERE WAS QUITE A MESS FROM ALL THE CUTTING BUT IT WAS ALL GONE WHEN I WENT OUT TO CHECK. I GOT INSTANT CALL BACK REGARDING A SMALL TOUCH UP THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AND HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THIS COMING WEEK. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM HIGHLY AND WILL REVIEW THEIR WEBSITE FOR THE OTHER WORK THEY DO AS THEY ARE DEFINITELY SOMEONE I WOULD HIRE AGAIN!! JUST WANT TO ADD THAT LAURA IN THE OFFICE IS FANTASTIC."
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+68

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for 828 Excavation & Stump Grinding LLC
828 Excavation & Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Candler, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!\n

House site clean up
House site clean up
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Lines dug in an prep for final grade
Lines dug in an prep for final grade

+30

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for All Trax, LLC
All Trax, LLC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Candler, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs.\nDriveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, concrete and footers is all something we are very capable of.\n\nAlso owner of Peek of the mountains campground were life is quiet, relaxing and respectful as life should be. As being the one who built the campground I understand and value the vision of the customer and their need for the finish product to succeed their expectations.\n\nNeed a quote feel free to call quoting is free!\nWe are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

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Landslide correction
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+33

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Appalachian Solutions, LLC
4.8(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Candler, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Kevin was the consummate professional in all respects. I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with someone of his caliber and integrity...and who knows what he is doing. I will definitely be working with him in the future as we excavate our property in preparation for building our mountain home!"
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+37

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
W and W Construction
4.1(
37
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Candler, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Refreshingly seamless from Day 1-no fuss, no muss...project started with a construction site safe and cleaned up everyday before leaving and stayed that way daily until project completed on time and on budget...made a couple changes ‘on the fly’ as we were converting a garage to a 4th bedroom with walkin closet and full bath. Have contracted for many successful remodels in the past that were well run, on time, on budget, and contractor lived up to his end of bargain, and this project was no different. I would use and recommend W and W Construction on any size remodel or new construction."
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Yes, you can excavate in the winter, but it might make the job harder. Frozen ground is harder to dig, and snow or ice can make the work site more hazardous. A contractor may need special equipment and techniques, such as ground-thawing methods, to break through frozen soil. Although winter excavation is possible, it may take longer and be more costly than excavating during warmer months.

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

The Candler, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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