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Avatar for Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Swannanoa, 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
Demo
Demo

+1

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Avatar for All Trax
All Trax
4.9(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Swannanoa, 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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K&B Property Maintenance LLC
5.0(
17
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was so lucky K & B had a hole in their scheduling for January and they came the next day. I had three walls of brick to be removed, they protected my wood floors and had their sheet rock guy and electrician come after the demo and redesign it. I would hire them again in a minute."
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+12

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
San's Tree Service Inc
4.8(
139
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Swannanoa, 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 Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: Super punctual

"It was very smooth. Initial meeting occurred as scheduled. Estimate and contract were detailed and professional and within our budget. There was a scheduling delay on my part which they accommodated graciously. Once work began(at time scheduled) 8 workers showed up and began construction immediately. Materials used were of high quality. The execution of the design exceeded our expectations. We were very pleased with the finished product and would not hesitate to either use them for other projects or to highly recommend them to neighbors and friends."
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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 Swannanoa, 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%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Appalachian Solutions, LLC
4.8(
38
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Swannanoa, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Kevin was the consummate professional in all respects. I am glad to have had the opportunity to work with someone of his caliber and integrity...and who knows what he is doing. I will definitely be working with him in the future as we excavate our property in preparation for building our mountain home!"
Open Land
Open Land
Open Land
Open Land
Open Land

+37

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

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.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

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