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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 Zirconia, 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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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

"Hired ZR Landscaping to rebuild a retaining wall with paver patio that was poorly installed just four years earlier by another contractor. Zach diagnosed poor drainage behind the wall as the reason the wall base was washing out. Zach had a detailed, competitively priced written proposal to me in under 24 hours. He offered to reuse some of the existing blocks to reduce the total cost. Our project was scheduled just a few weeks out, not months out like a couple other contractors had proposed. The crew was punctual and very hard-working for a solid four days. Crew leader Julio answered all our questions and kept us informed through of each level of the new installation. Zach came back by himself to see the completed project, answer a few questions and make sure we were satisfied."
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+68

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%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 Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Refreshingly seamless from Day 1-no fuss, no muss...project started with a construction site safe and cleaned up everyday before leaving and stayed that way daily until project completed on time and on budget...made a couple changes ‘on the fly’ as we were converting a garage to a 4th bedroom with walkin closet and full bath. Have contracted for many successful remodels in the past that were well run, on time, on budget, and contractor lived up to his end of bargain, and this project was no different. I would use and recommend W and W Construction on any size remodel or new construction."
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

"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%
18 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 Zirconia, 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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Royal Park Property Maintenance
4.4(
75
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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

"Awesome job. Area looks great and they are very easy to work with."
Response time2 days
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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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

"Thank you so much, you went above and beyond finding me the fill dirt. Communication was excellent and professionalism was a pleasant sight. Customer service is very important to me and you exceeded my expectations. Very fair price for the dirt and delivery. I would recommend this business. Thank you."
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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Locust Base Septic and Excavating LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired them twice in the last couple of years: for driveway excavation and clearing/tree work on a steep slope and around the pond. Both projects were handled professionally and promptly. We highly recommend Brandon and company."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Depth is not a qualifying component of evacuation. Any human-made cut, cavity, or depression in the earth’s surface is considered excavation. The hole from excavation can be any size, shape, or depth. Excavation is used to create foundations, reservoirs, drainage ditches, and roads. Long, narrow excavations are called trenches and are often used for underground utilities.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

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