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Last update on June 03, 2025
Excavation pros in Highlands
Gibson's Construction has been established since 1996 we are family owned and operated and we offer full range of construction services and grading from small jobs to large jobs. We are a father and son team and use the best people and materials that we can find. We do not hire subcontractors because we do the work ourselves on-site to make sure they job is done right! we do contract price only. We will give a 10% discount for Angie's List members. we do not offer paving service or tank removal,pavers. We do the highest quality of work and services and do not take short cuts or bandaid fixes. With decades of experience and continued top service we are here to help, you are not just a customer but become family with us.
"David is hands down the best contractor I've ever worked with! He has a background in engineering and it shows. My home's driveway was severely damaged by Helene (we live up in the mountains near Swannanoa, NC) and we had a mass of earth precariously perched above our home. I was very nervous it could continue sliding into our home. In addition to this, where our road had collapsed, it had become dangerous to pass with a car. David and his team were able to assess the damage and develop a thorough, well-explained plan for repairing this road damage. We were able to build a retaining wall and reinforce the bank adjacent to our road. He even re-graveled our driveway at no additional cost because his trucks were unable to access our property due to sandy roads. The work was professional and of very high quality. While he was working on the road repairs I also had him check our foundation to see if things had shifted during the hurricane. David was able to identify some bowing/cracking and suggested a repair with steel bracing. We agreed to those repairs and while working on this he noticed our decking bolts had come undone. David then went around both our main home and an ADU to check the bolts/nuts were tightened down on all exterior structures. This was going beyond and above by a wide margin and showed how much David cares about doing the right thing and helping people above all else. I cannot recommend David enough both professionally and personally. He's a wonderful human who does excellent work and I will absolutely work with him again in the future! -Andrew"
Andrew M on May 2025
Gibson's Construction has been established since 1996 we are family owned and operated and we offer full range of construction services and grading from small jobs to large jobs. We are a father and son team and use the best people and materials that we can find. We do not hire subcontractors because we do the work ourselves on-site to make sure they job is done right! we do contract price only. We will give a 10% discount for Angie's List members. we do not offer paving service or tank removal,pavers. We do the highest quality of work and services and do not take short cuts or bandaid fixes. With decades of experience and continued top service we are here to help, you are not just a customer but become family with us.
"David is hands down the best contractor I've ever worked with! He has a background in engineering and it shows. My home's driveway was severely damaged by Helene (we live up in the mountains near Swannanoa, NC) and we had a mass of earth precariously perched above our home. I was very nervous it could continue sliding into our home. In addition to this, where our road had collapsed, it had become dangerous to pass with a car. David and his team were able to assess the damage and develop a thorough, well-explained plan for repairing this road damage. We were able to build a retaining wall and reinforce the bank adjacent to our road. He even re-graveled our driveway at no additional cost because his trucks were unable to access our property due to sandy roads. The work was professional and of very high quality. While he was working on the road repairs I also had him check our foundation to see if things had shifted during the hurricane. David was able to identify some bowing/cracking and suggested a repair with steel bracing. We agreed to those repairs and while working on this he noticed our decking bolts had come undone. David then went around both our main home and an ADU to check the bolts/nuts were tightened down on all exterior structures. This was going beyond and above by a wide margin and showed how much David cares about doing the right thing and helping people above all else. I cannot recommend David enough both professionally and personally. He's a wonderful human who does excellent work and I will absolutely work with him again in the future! -Andrew"
Andrew M on May 2025
From inspection to clean out, we have you covered! Lance Professional Septic Services is a leading septic service business dedicated to providing reliable and efficient solutions for residential and commercial properties. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and a team of experienced professionals, we specialize in septic tank pumping, inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation services. Our focus on quality workmanship, prompt response times, and competitive pricing sets us apart as a trusted service provider in the industry. Visit our website at www.lanceprofessionalservices.net to learn more about our comprehensive septic services and how we can meet your needs effectively. Feel free to text or call (828)707-7633
"Hayden was awesome would recommend them to anyone who needs any septic needs!"
Karl W on March 2025
From inspection to clean out, we have you covered! Lance Professional Septic Services is a leading septic service business dedicated to providing reliable and efficient solutions for residential and commercial properties. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and a team of experienced professionals, we specialize in septic tank pumping, inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation services. Our focus on quality workmanship, prompt response times, and competitive pricing sets us apart as a trusted service provider in the industry. Visit our website at www.lanceprofessionalservices.net to learn more about our comprehensive septic services and how we can meet your needs effectively. Feel free to text or call (828)707-7633
"Hayden was awesome would recommend them to anyone who needs any septic needs!"
Karl W on March 2025
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"I hired Mike's team over the past two years to restore 4,000 square feet of 230-year-old heart pine floors. Mike and Chris did an excellent job restoring my floors and installing ceramic tile in the bathrooms. We had a weird project schedule, and we were able to work together to get it done to museum quality for this historic home at a reasonable price. Mike goes beyond the call of duty to get the job done and done correctly."
Nell E on May 2025
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"I hired Mike's team over the past two years to restore 4,000 square feet of 230-year-old heart pine floors. Mike and Chris did an excellent job restoring my floors and installing ceramic tile in the bathrooms. We had a weird project schedule, and we were able to work together to get it done to museum quality for this historic home at a reasonable price. Mike goes beyond the call of duty to get the job done and done correctly."
Nell E on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Ian is very prompt. He shows up when he says he will and does a great job! I highly recommend him!"
Christina B on May 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Ian is very prompt. He shows up when he says he will and does a great job! I highly recommend him!"
Christina B on May 2023
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service, on all our applications. We at H & H Tree Service LLC, strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company, with our main focus being customer satisfaction.There is a limit of $1800 per day to higher the crew.
"Curious, Knowledgeable and On Time. I was very pleased with the work they did on my yard. They were very professional and I plan on hiring them again for my next tree service removal."
Michael O on September 2020
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service, on all our applications. We at H & H Tree Service LLC, strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company, with our main focus being customer satisfaction.There is a limit of $1800 per day to higher the crew.
"Curious, Knowledgeable and On Time. I was very pleased with the work they did on my yard. They were very professional and I plan on hiring them again for my next tree service removal."
Michael O on September 2020
MJ Mountain Builders is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a free consultation today! Please note, while we install and repair septic systems, we do not pump septic tanks.
"Done damage to septic tank (David busted it with the track hoe), didn't bury it correctly about 6 inches on 1 end and maybe 2 inches on the other, and left a big mess in my yard. We had to hire a landscaping place to repair the damage to my yard."
Robert J on May 2025
MJ Mountain Builders is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a free consultation today! Please note, while we install and repair septic systems, we do not pump septic tanks.
"Done damage to septic tank (David busted it with the track hoe), didn't bury it correctly about 6 inches on 1 end and maybe 2 inches on the other, and left a big mess in my yard. We had to hire a landscaping place to repair the damage to my yard."
Robert J on May 2025
Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc., has been serving the area for over 25 + years. We are locally owned and family operated. Four Seasons Landscape is your number one choice for a truly unique yard. Call us today to learn more! Now Scheduling. At Four Seasons Landscape we believe that your outdoor spaces should be as luxuriously designed as your indoor spaces. Our seasonal murals grace some of the most beautiful homes and businesses in the Southern Appalachians. A full service landscape company, we envision, design, construct and maintain your outdoor spaces to fit your lifestyle. Outdoor luxury with no boundaries defines our beautiful landscapes, hardscapes, waterscapes and gardens. If you are searching for four seasons of color and beauty contact us to see how you can enhance your lifestyle. It's about luxury, it's about no boundaries, it's about Four Seasons of living art! (828) 743-1046
"They made an appointment- arrived as scheduled. Quote was very detailed & in a timely manner. Work was completed as discussed. Great to work with."
Betsy O on May 2020
Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc., has been serving the area for over 25 + years. We are locally owned and family operated. Four Seasons Landscape is your number one choice for a truly unique yard. Call us today to learn more! Now Scheduling. At Four Seasons Landscape we believe that your outdoor spaces should be as luxuriously designed as your indoor spaces. Our seasonal murals grace some of the most beautiful homes and businesses in the Southern Appalachians. A full service landscape company, we envision, design, construct and maintain your outdoor spaces to fit your lifestyle. Outdoor luxury with no boundaries defines our beautiful landscapes, hardscapes, waterscapes and gardens. If you are searching for four seasons of color and beauty contact us to see how you can enhance your lifestyle. It's about luxury, it's about no boundaries, it's about Four Seasons of living art! (828) 743-1046
"They made an appointment- arrived as scheduled. Quote was very detailed & in a timely manner. Work was completed as discussed. Great to work with."
Betsy O on May 2020
Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"CJ and his crew installed this car pad. We are very pleased. We highly recommend their firm. "
Michael H on January 2025
Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"CJ and his crew installed this car pad. We are very pleased. We highly recommend their firm. "
Michael H on January 2025
Locally owned and operated with over 5 years of professional experience, we can handle any type of building site preparation, excavation, minor grading, or paving project on a residential and commercial level. We value honesty and integrity and we guarantee your satisfaction. McCracken Grading, looks to build long lasting relationships with all of our clients. Call today for a free estimate!
"Professional and friendly, good job"
Libbie K on June 2024
Locally owned and operated with over 5 years of professional experience, we can handle any type of building site preparation, excavation, minor grading, or paving project on a residential and commercial level. We value honesty and integrity and we guarantee your satisfaction. McCracken Grading, looks to build long lasting relationships with all of our clients. Call today for a free estimate!
"Professional and friendly, good job"
Libbie K on June 2024
Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details, that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! Minimum 4 hours and serious requires only.
"Professional On budget On time Great crew Great work ethic Very satisfied!"
Jeffrey S on July 2023
Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details, that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! Minimum 4 hours and serious requires only.
"Professional On budget On time Great crew Great work ethic Very satisfied!"
Jeffrey S on July 2023
Excavation services FAQs
Unfortunately, some plumbing scenarios, like a broken sewer pipe repair, will require excavation to complete the job. Plumbing excavation costs range from $30 to $70 per cubic foot. However, if you need additional trenching, expect to pay an extra $4 to $12 per linear foot. Keep in mind that these costs are on top of the plumbing repair costs, and they don’t account for labor costs. Consult your excavation specialist to determine an accurate estimate for your job.
The average cost for pool excavation is $2,500. This cost can range from $450 to $4,500, depending on the pool shape and size, time of year, and any need to move buried utilities.
When excavating for your pool, you might have to move existing utilities. You can expect to pay an additional $15 to $25 per linear foot to move gas lines. To move a septic system, it’ll cost an additional $2,000 to $20,000. A pool that is 10 feet by 12 feet averages $450 to excavate, and a 20-foot-by-40-foot pool averages $3,020.
The cost for residential excavation is $3,200 on average, ranging between $50 and $200 per cubic yard. Total costs could range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the project type, yard size, and soil type.
When a project needs an excavator, the contractor will subcontract one as part of the larger project. If you hire an excavation specialist, you can expect to pay between $40 and $180 per hour. When excavating, if you have soil with excessive rocks or clay deposits, expect an additional cost of $200 to $1,200.
Warm weather seasons like spring and summer are ideal times to excavate due to the ground being softer and easier to dig through. However, it is important to note that bad weather, like heavy blizzard conditions or torrential rainfall, can prolong the project length, increasing costs. That’s why it’s best to avoid excavating during winter or hurricane season, depending on your home’s location.
While completing an excavation project yourself is possible, we don’t recommend it. You’ll likely need to buy or rent the equipment necessary for the job. This equipment costs as $100 per hour or $2,200 weekly, increasing by as much as 50% for larger jobs.
In addition, completing an excavating job yourself poses a safety risk. If proper marking hasn't occurred, you risk hitting buried cables and other critical piping, like gas and water lines. Additionally, if working with excavation equipment, you’ll need to steer clear of any overhead wires. Leaving this project to an excavating professional is best.
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