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Last update on September 13, 2025
Excavation pros in Sylva
Gibson's Grading And Construction
Po Box 358
Gibson's Grading And Construction
Po Box 358
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 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 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. we do not offer paving service or tank removal service or handyman services. we are a professional outfit with decades of experience
"My gravel driveway in Black Mountain, NC had needed repairs for a long time and the situation became much worse after a plumbing company installed a new sewer line under it. I contacted David Gibson about repairing the driveway as he had previously done excellent work in fixing my foundation that was settling. David and his crew arrived when expected and had to excavate and install extra sub base and gravel due to the much deteriorated condition of my driveway. I am very pleased with the work and I highly recommend him for fixing any driveway or foundation problems."
Roy A on August 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 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. we do not offer paving service or tank removal service or handyman services. we are a professional outfit with decades of experience
"My gravel driveway in Black Mountain, NC had needed repairs for a long time and the situation became much worse after a plumbing company installed a new sewer line under it. I contacted David Gibson about repairing the driveway as he had previously done excellent work in fixing my foundation that was settling. David and his crew arrived when expected and had to excavate and install extra sub base and gravel due to the much deteriorated condition of my driveway. I am very pleased with the work and I highly recommend him for fixing any driveway or foundation problems."
Roy A on August 2025
Thickett-B-Gone
4734 Mosby Ridge Rd
Thickett-B-Gone
4734 Mosby Ridge Rd
Customers say: Quality work
14 local quotes requested
2 years of experience
Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.
"Thicket-Be-Gone was fantastic. Price was reasonable and he did much more than what I paid for. I plan on bringing him back to do more."
Brenda L on April 2025
Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.
"Thicket-Be-Gone was fantastic. Price was reasonable and he did much more than what I paid for. I plan on bringing him back to do more."
Brenda L on April 2025
Wood Excavating
392 Wilson Branch Road
Wood Excavating
392 Wilson Branch Road
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested
Wood Excavating 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 were on time and the project went as described."
Kenneth F on July 2023
Wood Excavating 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 were on time and the project went as described."
Kenneth F on July 2023
Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating
515 John Creek
Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating
515 John Creek
Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
14 years of experience
Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details, that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! Minimum 4 hours and serious requires only.
"Hired to install a river rock driveway which included a cement apron at entry of garage. Cement splattered on new garage door; trim work surrounding garage and on the siding of the garage. Multiple attempts made to have this fixed. Many promises it would be done but after 17 months, we are still waiting. Calls were not returned; promised return to repair and then ? no showed?. Multiple excuses from getting new phone to ?forgot?. "
Scott M on August 2025
Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details, that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! Minimum 4 hours and serious requires only.
"Hired to install a river rock driveway which included a cement apron at entry of garage. Cement splattered on new garage door; trim work surrounding garage and on the siding of the garage. Multiple attempts made to have this fixed. Many promises it would be done but after 17 months, we are still waiting. Calls were not returned; promised return to repair and then ? no showed?. Multiple excuses from getting new phone to ?forgot?. "
Scott M on August 2025
W and W Construction
87 Blaylock Street
W and W Construction
87 Blaylock Street
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience
At W and W Construction we have 30+ years of Construction services. We specialize in professional, expert and friendly construction services for your beautiful home. No job is too big or too small. Call us today at (828)550-7892 for a free estimate!
"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."
Jan B on May 2019
At W and W Construction we have 30+ years of Construction services. We specialize in professional, expert and friendly construction services for your beautiful home. No job is too big or too small. Call us today at (828)550-7892 for a free estimate!
"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."
Jan B on May 2019
MJ Mountain Builders
724 Gray Fox Rd
MJ Mountain Builders
724 Gray Fox Rd
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
32 years of experience
MJ Mountain Builders is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a free consultation today! Please note, while we install and repair septic systems, we do not pump septic tanks.
"Very friendly and professional crew that worked with me to get the job done without breaking my wallet. All septic jobs present unique challenges, and Monty and David found a way to do what needed to be done. They communicated well and got the job finished quickly, too. "
Christine F on June 2025
MJ Mountain Builders is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us for a free consultation today! Please note, while we install and repair septic systems, we do not pump septic tanks.
"Very friendly and professional crew that worked with me to get the job done without breaking my wallet. All septic jobs present unique challenges, and Monty and David found a way to do what needed to be done. They communicated well and got the job finished quickly, too. "
Christine F on June 2025
Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
148 Posey Blanton Road
Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
148 Posey Blanton Road
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
197 local quotes requested
Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"CJ and his crew installed this car pad. We are very pleased. We highly recommend their firm. "
Michael H on January 2025
Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"CJ and his crew installed this car pad. We are very pleased. We highly recommend their firm. "
Michael H on January 2025
Thickett-B-Gone
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Thickett-B-Gone
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Thickett-B-Gone, specializes in tree removal and land clearing. We proudly serve our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.
"A good worker ,good job"
Teresa A on July 2025
Thickett-B-Gone, specializes in tree removal and land clearing. We proudly serve our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.
"A good worker ,good job"
Teresa A on July 2025
Mathis Industries
Coweeta
Mathis Industries
Coweeta
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.
WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
149 Jim's Branch Road
WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
149 Jim's Branch Road
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
We offer a variety of excavating 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!
"Jason and Jeff did an excellent job grading my driveway. Jason was very helpful with a recommendation regarding a drainage trench. They also cleaned the grills and spread new gravel. They were able to get to my project remarkably quickly and finished up in one day. I was very, very pleased with their work. I definitely recommend their services."
Leigh P on January 2025
We offer a variety of excavating 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!
"Jason and Jeff did an excellent job grading my driveway. Jason was very helpful with a recommendation regarding a drainage trench. They also cleaned the grills and spread new gravel. They were able to get to my project remarkably quickly and finished up in one day. I was very, very pleased with their work. I definitely recommend their services."
Leigh P on January 2025
FAQs for excavation projects in Sylva, 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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