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Top-Rated Excavation pros in Zirconia - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Our driveway was filled with pot holes from recent rain storms. Ricky Cook Excavating provided an estimate and completed the job in a timely manner. Fresh gravel and grading made all the difference in the world. I would recommend and use them for future projects."
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Demo
Demo

+1

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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 Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: Super punctual

"Zack, the owner, and his crews are incredible! I have a very steep driveway and hillside at the front of my WNC mountain home. They repaired a badly damaged wood retaining wall then properly excavated, provided drainage, backfilled and secured new posts with deadman anchoring. This is my third project using ZR Landscaping. They are always on time, professional, courteous, hard working, reliable and provide a great project outcome at a fair price. I highly recommend ZR Landscaping!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos

+68

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing
4.7(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Zirconia, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
34
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Zirconia, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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 Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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!

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 Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in remodeling and repair work. With over 10 years of experience, we take an enormous amount of pride in the attention of detail put into each of the projects we are involved in. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business practices. Have an emergency? You can count on us to answer the call and we will be happy to help. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today for a quote!

Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Royal Park Property Maintenance
Royal Park Property Maintenance
4.4(
76
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Royal Park Property Maintenance has been in business since 2013. Our work has style, distinction and beauty. Our team has integrity, many years of experience, character and respect for the environment. We are integrating many new water conservation products in our service line. We want to do our part to conserve this precious resource and use it wisely to protect your landscape. We enjoy teaching our customers about new landscaping solutions that can solve problems or allow them to dream and create the property that they are excited to come home to. Call us today. We are here to help.

Response time2 days
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Green Pro Landscaping & Garden Service LLC
Green Pro Landscaping & Garden Service LLC
4.9(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Unique Lawn Stripes
Yard Maintenance
Spacing of roses and porch design
Side of home
Finalized garden bed and porch

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Excavating FAQs, answered by experts

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

To locate an underground downspout, you should start by identifying where the above ground gutter drains. Look for an entry point, such as a pipe or elbow leading into the ground. Follow the surface path for signs like depressions, landscaping disruptions, or wet areas after rain. You can use a metal detector or plumber’s snake to trace the pipe underground. For deeper pipes, a professional locator tool or camera inspection may be necessary. Visual markers or utility maps can also guide the search.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

If you don’t wish to dig it out and convert it into a finished basement, you can still encapsulate your crawl space to protect it from damage for an average cost of $5,500. Finishing a crawl space beyond this isn’t really worthwhile, as the low ceilings mean you won’t be able to use the area as living space.

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