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Avatar for Gibson's Grading And Construction
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
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 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


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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
54 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 Flaker Flooring L.L.C.
Flaker Flooring L.L.C.
1233 Doug Hollow Rd
4.55(
49
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Approved Pro
Flaker Flooring L.L.C.
1233 Doug Hollow Rd
4.55(
49
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
277 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

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


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Green to Clean WNC
435 Sam McClure Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Green to Clean WNC
435 Sam McClure Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience

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.

"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 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.

"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


Vinson & Anderson Grading, Inc.
PO Box 1088
4.59(
11
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Approved Pro
Vinson & Anderson Grading, Inc.
PO Box 1088
4.59(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

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Shelia K on November 2019

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

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Shelia K on November 2019


Avatar for Parker’s Construction
Parker’s Construction
169 Pine Grove Dr
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Parker’s Construction
169 Pine Grove Dr
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"I?m so impressed of the work Mr.Parker did for me. He was reassuring and very professional when it came down to scheduling, as well as he made sure I was 100% satisfied with my driveway. "

Cari H on May 2025

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!

"I?m so impressed of the work Mr.Parker did for me. He was reassuring and very professional when it came down to scheduling, as well as he made sure I was 100% satisfied with my driveway. "

Cari H on May 2025


Mathis Industries
Coweeta
No reviews
Mathis Industries
Coweeta
No reviews
1 years of experience

Mathis Industries specializes in start to finish grading from breaking ground to landscape finishes.

Mathis Industries specializes in start to finish grading from breaking ground to landscape finishes.


Fairfield Industrial Services
3755 Schwieterman Road
No reviews
Fairfield Industrial Services
3755 Schwieterman Road
No reviews
52 years of experience

Clearing, grading, demolition, scraping contractor. Free quotes, diverse “job” options. Detailed final quotes. We are a small family owned and operated company. We approach the work as if it were “our” property and maintain a high level of customer confidence and satisfaction. Jobs are completed in a timely manner and expected results.

Clearing, grading, demolition, scraping contractor. Free quotes, diverse “job” options. Detailed final quotes. We are a small family owned and operated company. We approach the work as if it were “our” property and maintain a high level of customer confidence and satisfaction. Jobs are completed in a timely manner and expected results.


R&M Building and Remodeling
Pickett Mill Road
No reviews
R&M Building and Remodeling
Pickett Mill Road
No reviews
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!


Holland Concrete, Grading, and hardscaping
No reviews
Holland Concrete, Grading, and hardscaping
No reviews

We do everything concrete. We can turn any space into something you and your family can enjoy. We can do block retaining walls. We can get any chuck of property no matter the size or shape and turn it into anything you would want. We can do any hardscaping you can think of. You dream it we can do it. We are fair and honest. We have been in business for around a year. I am the owner.

We do everything concrete. We can turn any space into something you and your family can enjoy. We can do block retaining walls. We can get any chuck of property no matter the size or shape and turn it into anything you would want. We can do any hardscaping you can think of. You dream it we can do it. We are fair and honest. We have been in business for around a year. I am the owner.

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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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