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Carolina Grading & Gravel

Stone and Gravel, Asphalt Driveways, Hauling,

About us

Carolina Grading & Gravel provide bobcat and mini excavator service for all your grading projects. We take pride in our work and customer satisfaction is what makes Carolina Grading & Gravel stand above the rest. We are prompt, reliable and fair priced. In business since 1980.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We provide bobcat and mini excavator service for all your grading projects. Dump truck available for hauling, driveway gravel or removal of materials off site. Our services also include driveway pipe installation, removal of bushes and debris, drainage solutions, driveway and apron pipe installation and light demolition.

Services we don't offer

Heavy grading- such as major earth moving and tree removal.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

5.012 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Todd B.
06/2017
5.0
excavators, pavers, gravel
  + 0 more
Mike and team did an excellent job with this project. We were postponed a couple of weeks due to excessive rain in the area, but it was well worth the wait. The finished product looks better than we expected and we would not hesitate to recommend them or use them again in the future. Mike uses his own equipment (including dump truck) and his pricing was very reasonable. We also had enough gravel to add another layer to the old driveway. They completed the project in less than a day. We couldn't be happier with how it turned out!
Description of Work: Hired Carolina Grading and Gravel to create a driveway extension to an existing gravel driveway. The new addition was approx 15 x 18 feet. The area was graded, then a layer of base gravel added before the top gravel. We had them enclose the section with landscape timbers. We also had another area on the opposite side of the house where we added the same Williamsburg style gravel for a sitting area and fire-pit, approximately 16 x 30 feet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,950

Response from Carolina Grading & Gravel
Customer satisfaction is our goal. Thank you!

Carol S.
05/2017
5.0
pavers, gravel
  + -1 more
Perfectly. The work was done very quickly, the quality of dirt was good, and the final product was exactly what we had hoped it would be. We have since planted grass over the area, and it's the best-looking part of the yard!
Description of Work: We needed truckloads of dirt placed in a gully in our back yard so we could level some of the area, plant grass and expand the yard to make it more usable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Carolina Grading & Gravel
Thank you, we aim to please! Mike Brennan

Leonard P.
05/2017
5.0
pavers, gravel
  + -1 more
very well. Mike was easy toward with, prompt, good pricing , job we'll done
Description of Work: repair of gravel driveway after digging upper broken water pipe

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Carolina Grading & Gravel
[Member Name Removed], Thank you! We appreciate your feedback. Mike, Carolina Grading and Gravel

Freda C.
07/2016
5.0
concrete driveways, excavators, hauling services, pavers, gravel
  + 2 more
It's easy to say nice things about the professional manner and quality work. I was contacted immediately through Angie's List messaging; then, Mike communicated with me by text to arrange a prompt quote; then scheduled the work. The grading and gravel work was done on a 96 degree day. It was completed and exceeds my expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Carolina Grading and Gravel.
Description of Work: grade and gravel driveway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Gregory B.
05/2016
5.0
hauling services, pavers, gravel
  + 0 more
graded existing fill to address landscape drainage issue and graded or added fill to driveway. achieved an appropriate slope away from house, cut drainage ditch and a berm to redirect runoff. compacted fill will power compactor. added and spread .crush 'n run gravel and applied a top coat of pea gravel. Work met or exceeded expectations. everything about the work was completed in a very professional and "finished" manner. will use again
Description of Work: fix drainage and gravel driveway issues

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Dana R.
03/2016
5.0
pavers, gravel, driveway pavers
  + 0 more
Mike and his crew were fantastic! Great price, beautiful job, quick service, very professional - you couldn't ask for more. Should we need more grading or gravel, I know who we will be calling!!!!!!
Description of Work: Regraveled a long driveway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

James T.
02/2016
5.0
excavators, pavers, gravel, driveway pavers
  + 1 more
Mike Brennan and the Carolina Paving crew were fabulous. I sent him (after hours) an initial request for a quote via the link here on Angie's List, and he promptly returned my inquiry. He was exactly on time for two separate meetings (within a minute, both times!) to go over the specifics of the projects. He let me know exactly what to expect, what he needed from me (I needed to arrange to call 811 and have the utilities marked), provided an accurate and reasonable estimate, did the work on the day he said he would and in the amount of time he promised, and stayed true to his original estimate. He even came back to mark the job with white paint (recommended by 811) after I had marked the job with orange paint. And he finished the job on the day promised despite rain later in the day. And even with all of the earth moving equipment, there was essentially no residual clean-up required - the aprons adjacent to the driveways were left undisturbed. He kept me informed by both phone and email throughout the entire process. I can't say enough good things! Kudos all the way to him and his crew.
Description of Work: Carolina Grading & Gravel (Carolina Paving) created a new 15' x 60' driveway to provide access to our property. They dug out, compacted, filled, and leveled a firm base for the driveway and then overlaid the base with driveway gravel sufficient to handle heavy equipment. In addition, they widened a portion of another gravel driveway on the property to create a turnaround area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,850

Larry F.
12/2015
5.0
pavers, gravel, driveway pavers
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Added gravel to our driveway, leveled out depressed areas. Excellent work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Mike L.
07/2015
5.0
hauling services, driveway pavers
  + 0 more
Mike Brennan was great to work with and very punctual for estimate and work. Was easy to get responses from during those times and actually showed up early for the work in the yard. They did exactly what I wanted in terms of the dirt pile removal and grading the yard back to the level it should have been. They removed all the dirt and debris and leveled the area out smooth before leaving. They also hit two high spots in my front yard for me that I asked about when they got here which wasn't part of original work estimate and did so with no issues. Great people to deal with and will use them again in the future as well as recommend to others.
Description of Work: Removed a rather large dirt pile from the yard that accumulated over 20 years and then graded the area out. We had quite a few inches of pile up around trees and fence line and they got it back down to grade.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Elbert R.
11/2014
4.0
driveway pavers
  + -1 more
No work was done by this contractor but we did use another of AL's local members, Ace Asphalt.
Description of Work: During the initial contact we arranged a meeting time and date. Contractor's representative called us a few days later to let us know they had gotten a large paving contract that would require all of their people and equipment for the remainder of this paving season. The would not be able to consider our paving work until spring, 2015.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Linda L.
07/2012
5.0
driveway pavers
  + -1 more
Carolina Paving did the job about eight years ago. They did a fantastic job. The driveway is holding really well.
Description of Work: We have used Carolina Paving for asphalt driveway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Janine M.
10/2011
5.0
concrete driveways
  + -1 more
We contacted Mike at Carolina Paving for an estimate. He was responsive and came out when scheduled. He gave us a good price. He was not the cheapest quote we got, but he was the most professional. The entire job took 3 days and the onsite crew was very professional. They cleaned up after themselves and were easy to work with when we needed to leave the house. I would recommend Carolina Paving to anyone who wants a quality job done.
Description of Work: Graded and paved our gravel driveway and pad

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

    Contact information

    4805 Buttonbush Dr, Durham, NC 27712


    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Stone and Gravel,
    Asphalt Driveways,
    Hauling,
    Excavating,
    Concrete Driveways,
    Mulch and Topsoil

    FAQ

    Carolina Grading & Gravel is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    Carolina Grading & Gravel accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Carolina Grading & Gravel offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Carolina Grading & Gravel offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Carolina Grading & Gravel does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Carolina Grading & Gravel does not offer emergency services.
    No, Carolina Grading & Gravel does not offer warranties.
    Carolina Grading & Gravel offers the following services: We provide bobcat and mini excavator service for all your grading projects. Dump truck available for hauling, driveway gravel or removal of materials off site. Our services also include driveway pipe installation, removal of bushes and debris, drainage solutions, driveway and apron pipe installation and light demolition.
    Heavy grading- such as major earth moving and tree removal.

    Contact information

    4805 Buttonbush Dr, Durham, NC 27712


    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 PM - 5:00 PM