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Avatar for WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
149 Jim's Branch Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
149 Jim's Branch Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

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


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Grade One, LLC
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Grade One, LLC
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 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


Avatar for Hazy Mountain Building
Hazy Mountain Building
Asheville And Surrounding Area
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Hazy Mountain Building
Asheville And Surrounding Area
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

Thank you for finding Hazy Mountain here on Angi! We are a grading and excavation company in the Ashville area actively booking concrete and exterior services. We are insured and back up all of our completed work with labor warranties. If you would like any references I am happy to provide them on request. We appreciate any time spent leaving us a review or referring us to friends and family! I look forward to meeting you at our estimate and thank you again for your interest in Hazy Mountain!

"Taylor and his crew were amazing. Great communication and prompt."

Bryan R on February 2024

Thank you for finding Hazy Mountain here on Angi! We are a grading and excavation company in the Ashville area actively booking concrete and exterior services. We are insured and back up all of our completed work with labor warranties. If you would like any references I am happy to provide them on request. We appreciate any time spent leaving us a review or referring us to friends and family! I look forward to meeting you at our estimate and thank you again for your interest in Hazy Mountain!

"Taylor and his crew were amazing. Great communication and prompt."

Bryan R on February 2024


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Gibson's Grading And Construction
Po Box 358
4.80(
306
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Approved Pro
Gibson's Grading And Construction
Po Box 358
4.80(
306
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 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 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


Avatar for Lance Professional Septic Services
Lance Professional Septic Services
20 Crabtree Mountain Road
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Lance Professional Septic Services
20 Crabtree Mountain Road
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 local quotes requested

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


Avatar for Thickett-B-Gone
Thickett-B-Gone
4734 Mosby Ridge Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Thickett-B-Gone
4734 Mosby Ridge Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
45 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


GCS Construction LLC
701 Reuben Wooten Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
GCS Construction LLC
701 Reuben Wooten Road
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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.


Avatar for MJ Mountain Builders
MJ Mountain Builders
724 Gray Fox Rd
4.20(
5
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Approved Pro
MJ Mountain Builders
724 Gray Fox Rd
4.20(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

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


Avatar for J&B Excavation & Land Clearing
J&B Excavation & Land Clearing
1555 Georges Fork Road
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
J&B Excavation & Land Clearing
1555 Georges Fork Road
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"There is nothing bad to say about this business. Very professional, not bad priced at all and gave me the estimate on time. Any extra work ask me about it first. Would recommend this business every time!!"

Cathy W on May 2025

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"There is nothing bad to say about this business. Very professional, not bad priced at all and gave me the estimate on time. Any extra work ask me about it first. Would recommend this business every time!!"

Cathy W on May 2025


Avatar for Ogle’s Excavation & Firewood
Ogle’s Excavation & Firewood
43 Lytle Cove Road Ext
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Ogle’s Excavation & Firewood
43 Lytle Cove Road Ext
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! Communication was clear, timely, and incredibly professional throughout the entire process. They laid a beautiful gravel driveway for us and also handled some junk removal. They stuck to the timeline perfectly, showed up exactly when they said they would, and left everything looking perfect. Highly recommended! "

Brad M on May 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! Communication was clear, timely, and incredibly professional throughout the entire process. They laid a beautiful gravel driveway for us and also handled some junk removal. They stuck to the timeline perfectly, showed up exactly when they said they would, and left everything looking perfect. Highly recommended! "

Brad M on May 2025

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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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