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Last update on September 19, 2026

Top-Rated Excavation pros in Highlands - 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 Highlands, 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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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 Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RS Outdoor Improvement
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Highlands, 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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Keener Landscaping
Keener Landscaping
5.0(
6
)
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Iâ  ve just started using this company for my lawn care and Daniel is extremely nice and helpful. I would recommend his company."
Removing silt from pond
Removing silt from pond
After
After
After

+15

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc.
4.8(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They made an appointment- arrived as scheduled. Quote was very detailed & in a timely manner. Work was completed as discussed. Great to work with."
Kids Cascades
Rainwater
Rainwater
Dig the Hole/ Don't Dig the Hole!
All to The Mother

+143

Response time2 days
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for B.H. Graning Landscapes INC
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 Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Repair was to the chimney. We were delayed in traveling to NC but they did an outstanding job in solving issues that developed while onsite during the repair. Would recommend them! They are very friendly and solved our problems in a very professional manner and in a timely manner as well."
Commercial
Commercial
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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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 Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Summit Land Development and Scott Lewis did an excellent job on our fill and grading project despite having a couple of challenges with local providers of fill. What was key was excellent communication and always having an option available to stay on schedule and budget. I would highly recommend Scott and his crew without any reservations. If you have a challenging project and need a skilled team then Summit Land Development is your team!"
2501
2501
2501
2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
9 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 Highlands, 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%
135 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Chipmunks dig their burrows about three feet deep and up to 30 feet long. The entrances can be two inches wide or more. Chipmunks are fiercely protective of their burrows and use them to protect the nuts and seeds they gather for the long winters.

Excavations take a few days or up to a few weeks. The time it takes to excavate an area depends on the size of the area, the type of soil, the type of excavator, and even the time of year, since winter can make digging up the ground more difficult.

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.

A trench that is less than 5 feet deep often doesn't require a protective system. Most residential trenches will not go this deep (the typical residential drainage trench is just 18 inches deep). In the event that an excavator needs to dig more than 5 feet beneath the surface, a protective system is required unless the excavation is in entirely stable rock.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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