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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
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 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
4.81(
309
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Approved Pro

Gibson's Grading And Construction

Po Box 358
4.81(
309
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 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. We are a top notch professional outfit that's very dedicated to our craft. When working with us you are not just a customer but become family with us. Services We Do not offer: Paving, well work, electrical, tank removal or installation,handyman services.

"David did substantial work to repair foundation damage that was found during removal of a large tree that fell during the Helene storm. The foundation was bulging/collapsing inwards below grade to the interior of an earthen basement. The project needed more than a canned approach, which several other foundation contractors described that they could do. David explained several options for addressing the failure and stabilizing the foundation over the longer term. I was impressed by his thinking and very satisfied by the work. He was able to do the work in a timely fashion during a period when he was working on quite serious road and foundation repair projects resulting from Helene damage. I would absolutely hire him again."

Michael F on October 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. We are a top notch professional outfit that's very dedicated to our craft. When working with us you are not just a customer but become family with us. Services We Do not offer: Paving, well work, electrical, tank removal or installation,handyman services.

"David did substantial work to repair foundation damage that was found during removal of a large tree that fell during the Helene storm. The foundation was bulging/collapsing inwards below grade to the interior of an earthen basement. The project needed more than a canned approach, which several other foundation contractors described that they could do. David explained several options for addressing the failure and stabilizing the foundation over the longer term. I was impressed by his thinking and very satisfied by the work. He was able to do the work in a timely fashion during a period when he was working on quite serious road and foundation repair projects resulting from Helene damage. I would absolutely hire him again."

Michael F on October 2025


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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
21 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 AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

GCS Construction LLC

701 Reuben Wooten Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
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.


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MJ Mountain Builders

724 Gray Fox Rd
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro

MJ Mountain Builders

724 Gray Fox Rd
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
31 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.

"Very friendly and professional crew that worked with me to get the job done without breaking my wallet. All septic jobs present unique challenges, and Monty and David found a way to do what needed to be done. They communicated well and got the job finished quickly, too. "

Christine F on June 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.

"Very friendly and professional crew that worked with me to get the job done without breaking my wallet. All septic jobs present unique challenges, and Monty and David found a way to do what needed to be done. They communicated well and got the job finished quickly, too. "

Christine F on June 2025


"Out of the 6 to 8 pros recommended Caleb was the only one to reach out and glad he did. He was able to give me a time within a 2 week window, arrived on time and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend him for your project."

Barbara C on May 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call Today!

"Out of the 6 to 8 pros recommended Caleb was the only one to reach out and glad he did. He was able to give me a time within a 2 week window, arrived on time and did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend him for your project."

Barbara C on May 2024


MTB Grading & Hauling

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MTB Grading & Hauling

No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

We are locally owned and operated and started this business with a mindset to help our community grow and also rebuild. With the owner being born and raised in Asheville NC, we want to be a part of the rebuilding due to the natural disaster that hit our community So hard in 2024. We offer many services including site prep for new builds, debris removal, tree removal, driveway installation and driveway repair, culvert installation, building pads, and much much more!

We are locally owned and operated and started this business with a mindset to help our community grow and also rebuild. With the owner being born and raised in Asheville NC, we want to be a part of the rebuilding due to the natural disaster that hit our community So hard in 2024. We offer many services including site prep for new builds, debris removal, tree removal, driveway installation and driveway repair, culvert installation, building pads, and much much more!


RCI property management

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RCI property management

No reviews yet
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.


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WNC Land Specialists

110 Bee Ridge Rd
3.00(
2
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WNC Land Specialists

110 Bee Ridge Rd
3.00(
2
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1 years of experience

We specialize in all things land management such as grading, homesite prep, land clearing. bush hogging, driveway installation and maintenance. We haul gravel, stone, and mulch to you. We also provide firewood bulk or bundled.

"Hired this company to correct a boggy area in my horse pasture. They installed drains and gravel. After 2 months there is still no change in the wet area. Not only that, the area is actually worse as all the ground is churned up and there is gravel everywhere. The pasture is complexly unusable. He also left deep ruts in my pasture and front lawn from his equipment and rocks everywhere! I spent days cleaning up. I have asked for my money back as I now have to hire another company to fix everything he did wrong and redo the entire project, but he refuses. The owner of this company is 16 years old, which I did not know when I hired him. He has equipment and some knowledge but not enough for complex jobs, and does not have the professionalism to start by his work."

Natasha C on March 2025

We specialize in all things land management such as grading, homesite prep, land clearing. bush hogging, driveway installation and maintenance. We haul gravel, stone, and mulch to you. We also provide firewood bulk or bundled.

"Hired this company to correct a boggy area in my horse pasture. They installed drains and gravel. After 2 months there is still no change in the wet area. Not only that, the area is actually worse as all the ground is churned up and there is gravel everywhere. The pasture is complexly unusable. He also left deep ruts in my pasture and front lawn from his equipment and rocks everywhere! I spent days cleaning up. I have asked for my money back as I now have to hire another company to fix everything he did wrong and redo the entire project, but he refuses. The owner of this company is 16 years old, which I did not know when I hired him. He has equipment and some knowledge but not enough for complex jobs, and does not have the professionalism to start by his work."

Natasha C on March 2025


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Adam Sluder Plumbing LLC

28 Jimmy Sluder Rd
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Adam Sluder Plumbing LLC

28 Jimmy Sluder Rd
No reviews yet
1 years of experience

With over 20 years of industry experience, I have officially just started my business, but I have been plumbing since I was in High School. We are family own business, our goal Is to provide you with quality plumbing work. At a reasonable price, all quotes are free.

With over 20 years of industry experience, I have officially just started my business, but I have been plumbing since I was in High School. We are family own business, our goal Is to provide you with quality plumbing work. At a reasonable price, all quotes are free.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

The best type of soil to build on is a mixture of sand and clay, known as loam soil. Loam soil has the best combination of these soil types to build a foundation on. The clay particles help with water retention, so it won’t erode like sandy soil might, and the sandy particles help with drainage, so you won’t see unsafe soil expansion or have an increased risk of leaks from water sitting against your foundation.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

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