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Avatar for Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Mills River, 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
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+1

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Avatar for K&B Property Maintenance LLC
K&B Property Maintenance LLC
5.0(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"K&B property has done multiple jobs at different properties for me over the years. They are the first ones I call everytime. Very professional, skilled on every job. All work was done in a timely manner at reasonable pricing. Any building or remodeling that needs to be done. These guys can handle it. I trust these guys with all projects that have been given over the years. When the job is finished all that is left is a job well done."
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+12

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
San's Tree Service Inc
4.8(
140
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this company for tree removal, and they did an outstanding job from start to finish. They safely removed several large trees from my property, worked efficiently, and handled everything with great care. The crew was knowledgeable, well-organized, and made sure the area was completely clean before they left. Excellent service—highly recommended for any tree removal needs!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ZR landscaping and Grading
ZR landscaping and Grading
4.8(
99
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: Super punctual

"Zack, the owner, and his crews are incredible! I have a very steep driveway and hillside at the front of my WNC mountain home. They repaired a badly damaged wood retaining wall then properly excavated, provided drainage, backfilled and secured new posts with deadman anchoring. This is my third project using ZR Landscaping. They are always on time, professional, courteous, hard working, reliable and provide a great project outcome at a fair price. I highly recommend ZR Landscaping!"
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+68

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Christian Brothers Grading & Landscape
4.8(
85
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott & Alex were professional, friendly, and very efficient from quote to project completion. The gentlemen dismantled my old fence, put up the new fence, answered all inquiries and hauled away the old fence parts all in less than 8 hours. I am pleased with the end result!"
Concrete wall
Concrete wall
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing
4.7(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had a pond installed by Tim and his crew. The excavator operator / Foreman, Chad, was phenomenol to not only work with but to watch work. The whole process was easy and straightforward. My only complaint is that I didnt hire them sooner"
My Work
My Work
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My Work

+2

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
W and W Construction
4.1(
37
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Refreshingly seamless from Day 1-no fuss, no muss...project started with a construction site safe and cleaned up everyday before leaving and stayed that way daily until project completed on time and on budget...made a couple changes ‘on the fly’ as we were converting a garage to a 4th bedroom with walkin closet and full bath. Have contracted for many successful remodels in the past that were well run, on time, on budget, and contractor lived up to his end of bargain, and this project was no different. I would use and recommend W and W Construction on any size remodel or new construction."
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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

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