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Avatar for Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
14
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing+2 more

Serving Sylva, 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

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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W and W Construction
4.1(
37
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The men were easy to work with, on time and stayed on task. They paid attention to details listening to any suggestions we had. I would highly recommend even for a challenging job."
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ron and crew took down two trees, one large one very close to the house. They cleared up all debris and carted away. Ron cut the trees very low to the ground for us. Very good price, best quote we got. We would highly recommend and will use them again."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RS Outdoor Improvement
5.0(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a pretty steep bank and Ryder built a very sturdy 50 foot wall. The work was quick and left totally clean. He is the best."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+29

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Keener Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daniel and the Keener Landscaping team did an excellent job installing a welded wire panel and wood fence. Daniel is responsive, a great communicator, reliable and punctual. I couldn’t be happier with the work."
Removing silt from pond
Removing silt from pond
After
After
After

+15

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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B.H. Graning Landscapes INC
4.4(
26
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Repair was to the chimney. We were delayed in traveling to NC but they did an outstanding job in solving issues that developed while onsite during the repair. Would recommend them! They are very friendly and solved our problems in a very professional manner and in a timely manner as well."
Commercial
Commercial
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
4.4(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon, Scott and crew did an absolutely great job on my project. I had them remove stumps, level and grade for a garage. They were great to work with, kept me informed and finished up on time. They were knowledgeable, professional and honest. I heartily recommend them for your dirtwork. Will call upon them again before starting any other dirt work."
2501
2501
2501
2501
2506

+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
3.9(
62
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Sylva, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I previously left a poor review as several of the shrubs originally installed died, and I did not get a timely response from the company to rectify. Although they could have been more prompt responding, they ultimately replaced the shrubs, redid the mulch and made everything look great again:)"
elevated terraced walkway
tree removal for mountain view
tree removal for mountain view
clearing for a RV campsite with retaining wall
water line installation

+32

Response time2 days
Response rate86%
132 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Most professional excavation teams will charge between $8 and $15 per cubic yard. Calculate the cost by finding the volume of your pool—width x length x depth—and dividing it by 27. Then, multiply the price by the cubic yards from your equation. Budget for complications like a rocky lawn, hard-to-access pool area, or high local labor prices.

How deep your septic system needs to be into the ground depends on several factors. In extremely cold environments, the tank needs to rest below the maximum frost line, which can be up to six or eight feet deep. The standard burying depth for most systems is between a few inches and four feet below ground level. Depth can also depend on the slope of the landscaping and other property variables. 

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