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TAF Land Management
159 Chase Drive
4.13(
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TAF Land Management
159 Chase Drive
4.13(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
121 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

**TAF Land Management - Transforming Outdoor Spaces** At TAF Land Managment, we believe that a well-maintained landscape can elevate the beauty and functionality of any property. Based in Nebo NC, we specialize in comprehensive landscaping and tree services, tailored to meet the unique needs of residential and commercial clients. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about creating stunning outdoor environments. From design and installation to maintenance and tree care, we offer a full range of services that ensure your landscape remains vibrant and healthy throughout the year. **Our Services Include:** - **Landscape Design & Installation:** We work closely with you to bring your vision to life, incorporating plants, hardscapes, and features that complement your property’s aesthetic. - **Tree Services:** Our certified arborists provide expert tree care, including pruning, removal, and health assessments, ensuring your trees thrive and enhance your landscape. - **Lawn Care:** We offer tailored lawn maintenance programs, including mowing, fertilization, and pest control, to keep your lawn lush and green. - **Seasonal Cleanup:** Our seasonal services prepare your landscape for winter and rejuvenate it in spring, ensuring your outdoor spaces are always inviting. At TAF Land Management, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our goal is to exceed your expectations by delivering reliable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly services. Whether you’re looking to enhance your curb appeal, maintain your outdoor spaces, or ensure the health of your trees, TAF Land Management is here to help. Let us transform your outdoor dreams into reality. Contact us today for a consultation and discover the difference that professional landscaping and tree care can make!

"I had TAF Land Management come to look at the job of putting a ditch in to eliminate or ease the washing and gullying of a specific area in my front yard. Showed him the area and how it was washing. The yard has no mulch on it because the mulch washes into the ditches. He acknowledged his understanding of the issue and quoted me a price for the ditch and the mulch. The mulch price was too high of a price for me, so that was eliminated from the quote and he was awarded the job for the cost of $9,975 which I paid by personal check. When he had the rock delivered it was rock for hardscape and not for ditches. We both agreed it was the incorrect rock. He had the correct rock delivered, which he had placed on my gravel driveway since the other rock was piled on the easement. To remove the rock on my gravel driveway he used a machine with a bucket to scoop the rock which damaged my gravel driveway. He completed the work and I had a few minor issues. He placed the dirt he removed on my neighbors property and I have a big pile of rocks left which I had him pile at the top of the driveway. He told me he was going to haul the dirt away. I asked him to move the dirt and he said if the neighbor complained he would move it. He completed the work and I asked him to repair the driveway and asphalt that was damaged by the dumping of the rocks. He tried to repair the asphalt and told me that once it rained all the dirt would wash away and the driveway would be fine. If the rain didn't fix it, he said he would come back with gravel and repair the driveway. We had a significant rain storm on the evening of July 9th and the ditch he installed did not correct my drainage issue. The ditch was not placed far enough in the side of the yard to collect the rain water that was creating the wash and gullying in my yard. I contacted him the morning of July 10th and he told me that the mulch would correct the issue. The whole reason I had the additional ditch put in was to stop the mulch and dirt from washing in my existing ditch. The yard does not have mulch on it because it washes in the ditch and I was waiting for the ditch to be completed. I sent him pictures of the gully and wash that was happening and he said he would stop by July 10th. I have texted him and called him and left voicemails and am not getting a response which is highly unusual. When he was working here he had his cell phone on him and was answering immediately. I have a company coming to put the mulch down next week. I need to have the ditch extended and the driveway repaired before they put mulch down."

Mary C on July 2025

**TAF Land Management - Transforming Outdoor Spaces** At TAF Land Managment, we believe that a well-maintained landscape can elevate the beauty and functionality of any property. Based in Nebo NC, we specialize in comprehensive landscaping and tree services, tailored to meet the unique needs of residential and commercial clients. Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about creating stunning outdoor environments. From design and installation to maintenance and tree care, we offer a full range of services that ensure your landscape remains vibrant and healthy throughout the year. **Our Services Include:** - **Landscape Design & Installation:** We work closely with you to bring your vision to life, incorporating plants, hardscapes, and features that complement your property’s aesthetic. - **Tree Services:** Our certified arborists provide expert tree care, including pruning, removal, and health assessments, ensuring your trees thrive and enhance your landscape. - **Lawn Care:** We offer tailored lawn maintenance programs, including mowing, fertilization, and pest control, to keep your lawn lush and green. - **Seasonal Cleanup:** Our seasonal services prepare your landscape for winter and rejuvenate it in spring, ensuring your outdoor spaces are always inviting. At TAF Land Management, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our goal is to exceed your expectations by delivering reliable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly services. Whether you’re looking to enhance your curb appeal, maintain your outdoor spaces, or ensure the health of your trees, TAF Land Management is here to help. Let us transform your outdoor dreams into reality. Contact us today for a consultation and discover the difference that professional landscaping and tree care can make!

"I had TAF Land Management come to look at the job of putting a ditch in to eliminate or ease the washing and gullying of a specific area in my front yard. Showed him the area and how it was washing. The yard has no mulch on it because the mulch washes into the ditches. He acknowledged his understanding of the issue and quoted me a price for the ditch and the mulch. The mulch price was too high of a price for me, so that was eliminated from the quote and he was awarded the job for the cost of $9,975 which I paid by personal check. When he had the rock delivered it was rock for hardscape and not for ditches. We both agreed it was the incorrect rock. He had the correct rock delivered, which he had placed on my gravel driveway since the other rock was piled on the easement. To remove the rock on my gravel driveway he used a machine with a bucket to scoop the rock which damaged my gravel driveway. He completed the work and I had a few minor issues. He placed the dirt he removed on my neighbors property and I have a big pile of rocks left which I had him pile at the top of the driveway. He told me he was going to haul the dirt away. I asked him to move the dirt and he said if the neighbor complained he would move it. He completed the work and I asked him to repair the driveway and asphalt that was damaged by the dumping of the rocks. He tried to repair the asphalt and told me that once it rained all the dirt would wash away and the driveway would be fine. If the rain didn't fix it, he said he would come back with gravel and repair the driveway. We had a significant rain storm on the evening of July 9th and the ditch he installed did not correct my drainage issue. The ditch was not placed far enough in the side of the yard to collect the rain water that was creating the wash and gullying in my yard. I contacted him the morning of July 10th and he told me that the mulch would correct the issue. The whole reason I had the additional ditch put in was to stop the mulch and dirt from washing in my existing ditch. The yard does not have mulch on it because it washes in the ditch and I was waiting for the ditch to be completed. I sent him pictures of the gully and wash that was happening and he said he would stop by July 10th. I have texted him and called him and left voicemails and am not getting a response which is highly unusual. When he was working here he had his cell phone on him and was answering immediately. I have a company coming to put the mulch down next week. I need to have the ditch extended and the driveway repaired before they put mulch down."

Mary C on July 2025


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All Trax, LLC
659 Crutchfield Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
All Trax, LLC
659 Crutchfield Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs. Driveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, and footers is all something we are very capable of. Also owner of Peek of the mountains campground were life is quiet, relaxing and respectful as life should be. As being the one who built the campground I understand and value the vision of the customer and their need for the finish product to succeed their expectations. Need a quote feel free to call quoting is free! We are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

"Job went well, contractor did an excellent job, no issues."

Tony C on December 2024

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs. Driveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, and footers is all something we are very capable of. Also owner of Peek of the mountains campground were life is quiet, relaxing and respectful as life should be. As being the one who built the campground I understand and value the vision of the customer and their need for the finish product to succeed their expectations. Need a quote feel free to call quoting is free! We are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

"Job went well, contractor did an excellent job, no issues."

Tony C on December 2024


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Patriot Land Management, LLC
Based In
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Patriot Land Management, LLC
Based In
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
45 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in excavation services, including site prep, land/lot cleaning, & more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in excavation services, including site prep, land/lot cleaning, & more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!


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Paces landscaping
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Paces landscaping
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
29 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We offer a variety of landscaping 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! Landscaping and grading boulder walls just geting started whit this I been doing this for over 4 year now and I try to grow my business so if you would plz help me out and let grow my business and I am not license but I do good work I promise

We offer a variety of landscaping 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! Landscaping and grading boulder walls just geting started whit this I been doing this for over 4 year now and I try to grow my business so if you would plz help me out and let grow my business and I am not license but I do good work I promise


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Carolina Pinewood LLC
McGill Road
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Carolina Pinewood LLC
McGill Road
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 local quotes requested

Carolina Pinewood LLC Veteran-Owned & Operated At Carolina Pinewood LLC, we specialize in large-scale land management and landscaping projects across Vass, NC and surrounding areas. As an owner-operated company, we bring a hands-on approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality on every job. Whether you're tackling land clearing, excavation, or heavy material delivery, we're here to help you get it done right. We proudly serve commercial and rural property owners with professionalism and efficiency. ✅ Land Clearing & Brush Removal ✅ Mulching & Grading ✅ Gravel Driveways & Excavation ✅ Culvert Installation & Cleanup ✅ Soil, Stone & Mulch Delivery (Minimum 17 tons) Please note: We do not offer small residential deliveries. Our minimum for soil, stone, or mulch delivery is 17 tons. 📞 Call today or click to request your estimate. Experience the Carolina Pinewood difference—quality work, veteran dedication.

"Felipe was very professional - his work, and customer service was excellent!"

Doug T on August 2025

Carolina Pinewood LLC Veteran-Owned & Operated At Carolina Pinewood LLC, we specialize in large-scale land management and landscaping projects across Vass, NC and surrounding areas. As an owner-operated company, we bring a hands-on approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality on every job. Whether you're tackling land clearing, excavation, or heavy material delivery, we're here to help you get it done right. We proudly serve commercial and rural property owners with professionalism and efficiency. ✅ Land Clearing & Brush Removal ✅ Mulching & Grading ✅ Gravel Driveways & Excavation ✅ Culvert Installation & Cleanup ✅ Soil, Stone & Mulch Delivery (Minimum 17 tons) Please note: We do not offer small residential deliveries. Our minimum for soil, stone, or mulch delivery is 17 tons. 📞 Call today or click to request your estimate. Experience the Carolina Pinewood difference—quality work, veteran dedication.

"Felipe was very professional - his work, and customer service was excellent!"

Doug T on August 2025


EPS Property Management
385 Lucky Street
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
EPS Property Management
385 Lucky Street
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

EPS Property Management is 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.

"They came and did great work, I am very pleased with their work."

Jacob H on July 2022

EPS Property Management is 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.

"They came and did great work, I am very pleased with their work."

Jacob H on July 2022


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CRG Enterprises
Po Box 309
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
CRG Enterprises
Po Box 309
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CRG Enterprises brings over 20 years of professional excavation and grading experience to each job. Our team works closely with customers to ensure their job is complete on time and accurately. We pride ourselves on professionalism, quality, and prompt service. Reach out today!

CRG Enterprises brings over 20 years of professional excavation and grading experience to each job. Our team works closely with customers to ensure their job is complete on time and accurately. We pride ourselves on professionalism, quality, and prompt service. Reach out today!


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WNC Land Services
1055 Deer Park Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
WNC Land Services
1055 Deer Park Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Ian did a good job clearing the space and was very efficient."

Leigh M on October 2023

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Ian did a good job clearing the space and was very efficient."

Leigh M on October 2023


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McCully Land Services, LLC
14550 Heritage Hwy
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
McCully Land Services, LLC
14550 Heritage Hwy
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020


Gunter Grading
35 Justus Acres Ln
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Gunter Grading
35 Justus Acres Ln
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 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. Call us today!

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. Call us today!

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FAQs for excavation projects in Rutherfordton, 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.

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