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Last update on September 23, 2025
Excavation pros in Hot Springs
Grade One, LLC
Grade One, LLC
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested
We offer affordable grading solutions. From land clearing to final grade, we are time on target providing guaranteed results. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction and attention to detail should be our standard. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"Grade 1 did a phenomenal job! I was amazed at how quickly and efficiently Brian and his team were able to clear such a large amount of downed trees and grade our property back to normal. There was always clear communication about timeline expectations and rates, genuine concern for our needs, and overall just a pleasure to do business with. I would highly recommend grade 1 for their efficiency, timeliness, and best rates I've found !"
Amanda W on March 2025
We offer affordable grading solutions. From land clearing to final grade, we are time on target providing guaranteed results. Our company was founded on the premise that quality construction and attention to detail should be our standard. We are reliable, easy to work with, and dedicated to getting your home back into shape. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!
"Grade 1 did a phenomenal job! I was amazed at how quickly and efficiently Brian and his team were able to clear such a large amount of downed trees and grade our property back to normal. There was always clear communication about timeline expectations and rates, genuine concern for our needs, and overall just a pleasure to do business with. I would highly recommend grade 1 for their efficiency, timeliness, and best rates I've found !"
Amanda W on March 2025
Gibson's Grading And Construction
Po Box 358
Gibson's Grading And Construction
Po Box 358
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested
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 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. we do not offer paving service or tank removal service or handyman services. we are a professional outfit with decades of experience
"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."
Roy A on August 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 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. we do not offer paving service or tank removal service or handyman services. we are a professional outfit with decades of experience
"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."
Roy A on August 2025
Thickett-B-Gone
4734 Mosby Ridge Rd
Thickett-B-Gone
4734 Mosby Ridge Rd
Customers say: Quality work
17 local quotes requested
2 years of experience
Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.
"Thicket-Be-Gone was fantastic. Price was reasonable and he did much more than what I paid for. I plan on bringing him back to do more."
Brenda L on April 2025
Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.
"Thicket-Be-Gone was fantastic. Price was reasonable and he did much more than what I paid for. I plan on bringing him back to do more."
Brenda L on April 2025
Chalk Mountain Farms LLC
748 Hoot Owl Road
Chalk Mountain Farms LLC
748 Hoot Owl Road
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience
Local property maintenance business, providing a wide array of services. We strive to create new customer relations and make your property reach its highest caliber.
"Very Professional,Honest,and time Proficient."
Loretta T on October 2022
Local property maintenance business, providing a wide array of services. We strive to create new customer relations and make your property reach its highest caliber.
"Very Professional,Honest,and time Proficient."
Loretta T on October 2022
Stones Grading
219 Jackie Ball Road
Stones Grading
219 Jackie Ball Road
30 local quotes requested
1 years of experience
With 20+ years of experience, we are 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 customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business
"Glad I hired Ryan. They did an excellent job with attention to detail. Listened to what I wanted and delivered in the time and budget estimated."
Doug T on June 2025
With 20+ years of experience, we are 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 customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business
"Glad I hired Ryan. They did an excellent job with attention to detail. Listened to what I wanted and delivered in the time and budget estimated."
Doug T on June 2025
WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
149 Jim's Branch Road
WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
149 Jim's Branch Road
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
We offer a variety of excavating services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Jason and Jeff did an excellent job grading my driveway. Jason was very helpful with a recommendation regarding a drainage trench. They also cleaned the grills and spread new gravel. They were able to get to my project remarkably quickly and finished up in one day. I was very, very pleased with their work. I definitely recommend their services."
Leigh P on January 2025
We offer a variety of excavating services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Jason and Jeff did an excellent job grading my driveway. Jason was very helpful with a recommendation regarding a drainage trench. They also cleaned the grills and spread new gravel. They were able to get to my project remarkably quickly and finished up in one day. I was very, very pleased with their work. I definitely recommend their services."
Leigh P on January 2025
RCI property management
RCI property management
1 years of experience
We specialize in septic install and repair small grading work, retaining walls driveway repair property clearing or clean up pad leveling or footers. Can also do some hard scapes. It is my passion to leave everyone I work for feeling good about there investment into there property and have the opportunity to do what I love.
We specialize in septic install and repair small grading work, retaining walls driveway repair property clearing or clean up pad leveling or footers. Can also do some hard scapes. It is my passion to leave everyone I work for feeling good about there investment into there property and have the opportunity to do what I love.
T&B excavating
213 Estele Drive
T&B excavating
213 Estele Drive
1 years of experience
Land clearing, utilities, site prep, house seats and footers, grading, driveways, tree removal, landscaping and many other things!
Land clearing, utilities, site prep, house seats and footers, grading, driveways, tree removal, landscaping and many other things!
R&M Building and Remodeling
Pickett Mill Road
R&M Building and Remodeling
Pickett Mill Road
8 years of experience
We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!
We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!
Stone construction and excavation
Stone construction and excavation
3 years of experience
Stone construction and excavation is eager to gain youre business.We are experienced with all types of dirt work and outdoor building in the mountains of NC and TN.We stand behind our work.If we say we will be there we will be there.Honest and hardworking
Stone construction and excavation is eager to gain youre business.We are experienced with all types of dirt work and outdoor building in the mountains of NC and TN.We stand behind our work.If we say we will be there we will be there.Honest and hardworking
FAQs for excavation projects in Hot Springs, NC
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.
The Hot Springs, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
If you need to dig a trench, you might be tempted to do it yourself instead of hiring a pro. So, how much does it cost to rent a trencher? Let’s break it down.
Excavation costs $1,500 to $6,300 for most residential projects—but it depends on factors like the size of the area. This guide will help you plan a budget.
If you’re building a new home, you might need to consider the cost of digging out a basement. Use this pricing guide to get an estimate for the project.
Trenching involves digging long, deep channels, but edging creates shallow, neat borders. Learn more about each method and when to use them.
When digging for utility installation, you may wonder if gas and electric can be in the same trench. Find out the basics to utility trenches in this guide.
Using a trencher is more efficient than using a shovel when excavating. Here’s a basic guide on how to use a trencher for your next project.
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