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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Valdese - Updated Nov 2026

Carolina Grading & Land Clearing
4.7(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Valdese, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I had landscaping done with Tim and Chad. They were very professional and did an excellent job with communication and went above and beyond on the work. I had gravel put down and if they had put 6 inches of gravel down, you can’t drive a car thru that! Their hard work and experience exceeded my expectations. Price was reasonable and I highly recommend their service!"
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Response time1 day
5 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 ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valdese, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"You can't find a better service provider for this type of work anywhere in my area. We were extremely well pleased with not only the work but the polite and friendly atmosphere that they bring. They did even more than we expected!! The price was very affordable. If you need a plot of land cleared these are the guys to do. Awesome! I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Otto Enterprises
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Valdese, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"If you are looking for a job done right grading, clearing, site prep, etc. contact Otto Enterprises they make it happen. They are professional and highly skilled with great communication and a awesome finished product. We look forward to using them for future projects and highly recommend them."
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Suddreth Masonry, LLC
4.5(
28
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valdese, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Micky Suddreth, the owner, was very nice and easy to work with. Due to weather issues, I would occasionally call and he was always willing to keep me up to date. I am very pleased with the masonry work and would gladly recommend this company to others."
Response time2 days
Recommended by95%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 Valdese, 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."
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+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DB's Landworks
5.0(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Valdese, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with DB landscaping LLC. They were very professional. They did a wonderful job and completed it to my expectations and beyond. They were very neat and left my yard and beautiful condition. I would highly recommend them for any job. Thank you for having such a wonderful company on your list of professionals."
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TG Building & Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Valdese, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I wouldn't hesitate to call on these guys again! They are the most professional and efficient company out there! They have done such beautiful work and I am so happy and pleased with the job they have done. They went above and beyond my expectations. If you need a job done in a professional way, there's no need to look any other place than T&G Building & Remodeling....they are the best!!! Thanks guys! Verna A."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

Digging a well can cost between $20 and $25,000, depending on your needs. If you’re looking to dig a well yourself, all you need is a shovel. If you’re looking to have a well drilled by a professional, you can expect to pay around $15 to $30 per foot. The total cost of drilling a well will average to $5,500.

The cost to drill a well varies, with a national average of around $5,500 for a 150-foot well. However, prices can fluctuate significantly based on several factors, including your location, the required well depth, geological conditions, local regulations, and the specific drilling methods used. For the most accurate cost assessment, it is best to research and get quotes from local well-drilling professionals in your area.

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.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

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