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Last update on May 12, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Forest City - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Carolina Pinewood LLC
Carolina Pinewood LLC
5.0(
16
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Showed up on time and took care of the job. Felipe showed concern for my yard and parked equipment away from house to avoid damage to grass. Very professional."
Excavating Project
Yard leveling for grass seeds
Culvert Drainage
Mulching
Mulching

+106

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Trax
4.9(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very dependable and honest company! Greg done everything he said he would do and more! Heâ s very knowledgeable in the land clearing and landscaping business! He also does demolition jobs as well! I would hire him again!"
Starts in piles
Preparation for burning
Burning
Tank pit
Site truck

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing
4.7(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I had landscaping done with Tim and Chad. They were very professional and did an excellent job with communication and went above and beyond on the work. I had gravel put down and if they had put 6 inches of gravel down, you can’t drive a car thru that! Their hard work and experience exceeded my expectations. Price was reasonable and I highly recommend their service!"
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work

+2

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"WOW!! Itâ s so rare to find a company that exceeds your expectations, but this was our experience from start to finish with Carolina Grading & Land Clearing! Tim & Alisa are a dynamic duo, good communicators, punctual and have a great team of motivated, professional workers. Gary, the lead on our project, was phenomenal! He listened to what we were hoping to accomplish on our land, offered suggestions and then followed through to masterfully transform our property! There is no doubt due to their accumulative expertise in land development the money we spent for land clearing and grading not only made our property more usable, but it greatly increased the overall value of our property. Talk about a WIN-WIN! Thank you Carolina Grading team!!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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All Trax, LLC
4.9(
13
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job still needs to be started and completed."
Landslide correction
Landslide correction
Landslide correction
Landslide correction
Additional Photos

+33

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for DB's Landworks
DB's Landworks
5.0(
8
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dylan handles several projects for me and did a great job. I even needed him to come back and finish something one his guys missed and he was on it and took care of us quickly. I'll definitely hire him again!"
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for WNC Land Services
WNC Land Services
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business+1 more

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fixed muddy driveway, brought in crushed concrete and graded. Prompt, knowledgeable and communicated well . Would call again!"
Land Clearing and Grading near Marion NC
Land Clear and Grade
HomeSite Clear and Grade
HomeSite Clear and Grade
Excavation and Grading

+6

Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S D HANEY INC
5.0(
4
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Graded my fields and property sloped the areas and put drainage in also done rock work and fixed my ditch lines awesome job great people would highly recommend them to anymore"
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Veteran Home Services
4.6(
10
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Forest City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David did an outstanding job with our kitchen remodel. I would definitely use him for future projects."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Your contractor should handle dust control during the project. It's best to speak with your contractor beforehand to check if they plan to cover your furniture, protect your vents, or use fans to redirect dust. Eliminating drywall dust is a particularly large challenge during construction, so always take this into account during your planning phase.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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