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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 ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Cherokee, 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

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ron and crew took down two trees, one large one very close to the house. They cleared up all debris and carted away. Ron cut the trees very low to the ground for us. Very good price, best quote we got. We would highly recommend and will use them again."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RS Outdoor Improvement
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a pretty steep bank and Ryder built a very sturdy 50 foot wall. The work was quick and left totally clean. He is the best."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+29

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Capps Excavation
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Capps Excavation did a wonderful job of cutting a house pad into the side of the mountain for my house!"
New house site
New house site
House prep
Waterline
New drive

+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nc Top Landscaping
5.0(
8
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cherokee, 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
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.4(
22
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Cherokee, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon, Scott and crew did an absolutely great job on my project. I had them remove stumps, level and grade for a garage. They were great to work with, kept me informed and finished up on time. They were knowledgeable, professional and honest. I heartily recommend them for your dirtwork. Will call upon them again before starting any other dirt work."
2501
2501
2501
2501
2506

+4

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

Serving Cherokee, 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%
158 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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

After you successfully remove your boulder, you have a few options for what to do to get rid of it. You can rent a dumpster if your yard has many boulders or if you’re planning a larger project. You can even save the boulder and reuse it elsewhere on your property to save on landscaping costs. A few ideas include using the boulder as a natural, abstract statue, breaking it into smaller pieces to line your garden bed, or offering it to a landscaping company that could reuse it for another project.

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