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Avatar for All Trax
All Trax
4.9(
15
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"All Trax was absolutely fantastic to work with, I wish we had found them first! They were incredibly responsive, understanding, and made sure the project direction and outcome were completed as we envisioned. They took the time to walk through a ton of options with us to ensure we had the best result at the best price. I would highly recommend All Trax to anyone in the area who needs excavation, a new gravel road/driveway, or driveway/road repair!"
Starts in piles
Preparation for burning
Burning
Tank pit
Site truck

+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Dimmer's Precision Grading
Dimmer's Precision Grading
5.0(
22
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience with Brandon. Listened to what we wanted to achieve. Gave feedback and suggestions. Was easy to talk to and very courteous. We love the result and are extremely satisfied with our interaction with this company. Will contact them again without any hesitation if the need occurs"
Lot 2 finished with silt fence
Lot 1
Streetview of before
Lot 2 finished with silt fence
Lot 2 finished with silt fence

+63

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing
4.7(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shelby, 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
My Work
My Work
My Work

+2

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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 jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for All Trax, LLC
All Trax, LLC
4.9(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs.\nDriveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, concrete and footers is all something we are very capable of.\n\nAlso 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.\n\nNeed a quote feel free to call quoting is free!\nWe are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

Landslide correction
Landslide correction
Landslide correction
Landslide correction
Additional Photos

+33

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
M&D Property Solutions
4.5(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sergiy and his crew are great! I am remodeling my kitchen and they completed a handful of projects for me. They care about their work quality and are very professional. Sergiy was transparent with what work was being done and the associated costs. I would highly recommend Sergiy and his team!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
WYATT Pipe and Grading, LLC
5.0(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Loved Lance, he was honest, fair, reasonable and completed the work as promised and then some. I would definitely recommend Lance to anyone needing landscaping completed. He extended our driveway back and to the side with gravel, replaced the existing railroad ties, graded previously stump grinding, tamped and added dirt around our septic risers, moved dirt to file in a ditch, and placed seed and straw down where he disturbed the ground!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for DB's Landworks
DB's Landworks
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Shelby, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had major hurricane damage from hurricane Helene, where our entire land was devastated with hundreds maybe even thousands of trees. Dylan and his team came in and worked efficiently and proficiently received suggestions and when we had concerns, they went above and beyond to complete the job. We plan to have them back in the future for more projects."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

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.

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

The physical constraints of hand-drilling a well limit the depth you can achieve. Manually digging with picks and shovels may only lead to shallow wells of up to 60 feet in depth. To reach greater depths, you need more specialized equipment. The diameter of your well and the tools you’re using will determine how far down you can dig.

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