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Avatar for WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
149 Jim's Branch Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
WNC Mountain Movers and Drainage
149 Jim's Branch Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

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


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Gibson's Grading And Construction
Po Box 358
4.80(
304
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Approved Pro
Gibson's Grading And Construction
Po Box 358
4.80(
304
)
Approved Pro
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 not offer paving service or tank removal,pavers. 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.

"Excellent. David always does an excellent job and always arrives as promised."

Jan B on April 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 not offer paving service or tank removal,pavers. 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.

"Excellent. David always does an excellent job and always arrives as promised."

Jan B on April 2025


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Lance Professional services
20 Crabtree Mountain Road
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Lance Professional services
20 Crabtree Mountain Road
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

Lance Professional Services excels in providing premier septic solutions and expert construction services under the seasoned leadership of Shaylen Prickett, boasting 35 years of industry experience. Our specialties encompass a wide array of services including septic inspections, tank installations, repairs, and site development, in addition to construction services such as excavation, driveway construction, and retaining walls. Certified by NC State Level IV inspectors and installers, we uphold top-notch quality standards and strict code compliance. Trust us for all your septic and construction requirements. Reach out to us at 828-707-7633 or via email at info@lanceprosvc.net for unrivaled service excellence.

"Hayden was awesome would recommend them to anyone who needs any septic needs!"

Karl W on March 2025

Lance Professional Services excels in providing premier septic solutions and expert construction services under the seasoned leadership of Shaylen Prickett, boasting 35 years of industry experience. Our specialties encompass a wide array of services including septic inspections, tank installations, repairs, and site development, in addition to construction services such as excavation, driveway construction, and retaining walls. Certified by NC State Level IV inspectors and installers, we uphold top-notch quality standards and strict code compliance. Trust us for all your septic and construction requirements. Reach out to us at 828-707-7633 or via email at info@lanceprosvc.net for unrivaled service excellence.

"Hayden was awesome would recommend them to anyone who needs any septic needs!"

Karl W on March 2025


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MJ Mountain Builders
724 Gray Fox Rd
5.00(
4
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MJ Mountain Builders
724 Gray Fox Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

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.

"They did great"

Hunter H on July 2024

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.

"They did great"

Hunter H on July 2024


Avatar for Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
148 Posey Blanton Road
4.46(
50
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Approved Pro
Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
148 Posey Blanton Road
4.46(
50
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 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


W and W Construction
87 Blaylock Street
4.91(
27
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Approved Pro
W and W Construction
87 Blaylock Street
4.91(
27
)
Approved Pro
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


Avatar for Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc.
Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc.
P.O. Box 2443
4.79(
14
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Approved Pro
Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc.
P.O. Box 2443
4.79(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc., has been serving the area for over 25 + years. We are locally owned and family operated. Four Seasons Landscape is your number one choice for a truly unique yard. Call us today to learn more! Now Scheduling. At Four Seasons Landscape we believe that your outdoor spaces should be as luxuriously designed as your indoor spaces. Our seasonal murals grace some of the most beautiful homes and businesses in the Southern Appalachians. A full service landscape company, we envision, design, construct and maintain your outdoor spaces to fit your lifestyle. Outdoor luxury with no boundaries defines our beautiful landscapes, hardscapes, waterscapes and gardens. If you are searching for four seasons of color and beauty contact us to see how you can enhance your lifestyle. It's about luxury, it's about no boundaries, it's about Four Seasons of living art! (828) 743-1046

"They made an appointment- arrived as scheduled. Quote was very detailed & in a timely manner. Work was completed as discussed. Great to work with."

Betsy O on May 2020

Four Seasons Landscaping, Inc., has been serving the area for over 25 + years. We are locally owned and family operated. Four Seasons Landscape is your number one choice for a truly unique yard. Call us today to learn more! Now Scheduling. At Four Seasons Landscape we believe that your outdoor spaces should be as luxuriously designed as your indoor spaces. Our seasonal murals grace some of the most beautiful homes and businesses in the Southern Appalachians. A full service landscape company, we envision, design, construct and maintain your outdoor spaces to fit your lifestyle. Outdoor luxury with no boundaries defines our beautiful landscapes, hardscapes, waterscapes and gardens. If you are searching for four seasons of color and beauty contact us to see how you can enhance your lifestyle. It's about luxury, it's about no boundaries, it's about Four Seasons of living art! (828) 743-1046

"They made an appointment- arrived as scheduled. Quote was very detailed & in a timely manner. Work was completed as discussed. Great to work with."

Betsy O on May 2020


Wood Excavating
392 Wilson Branch Road
4.95(
10
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Approved Pro
Wood Excavating
392 Wilson Branch Road
4.95(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 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


Avatar for Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating
Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating
515 John Creek
4.32(
11
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Approved Pro
Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating
515 John Creek
4.32(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 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.

"Professional On budget On time Great crew Great work ethic Very satisfied!"

Jeffrey S on July 2023

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.

"Professional On budget On time Great crew Great work ethic Very satisfied!"

Jeffrey S on July 2023


Avatar for Duke Building and Excavating LLC
Duke Building and Excavating LLC
939 Waterford Dr.
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Duke Building and Excavating LLC
939 Waterford Dr.
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
35 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"My experience with Duke Building could not have been better - I couldnâ t have asked for more! Bill was very knowledgeable and professional. He built my garage and installed the metal roof in a very timely manner. I love that a family owned and operated local business does such great work. I will definitely be using Duke Building and Excavating for my future building needs!"

Rene C on August 2024

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"My experience with Duke Building could not have been better - I couldnâ t have asked for more! Bill was very knowledgeable and professional. He built my garage and installed the metal roof in a very timely manner. I love that a family owned and operated local business does such great work. I will definitely be using Duke Building and Excavating for my future building needs!"

Rene C on August 2024

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Excavation services FAQs

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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