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Avatar for ZR landscaping and Grading
ZR landscaping and Grading
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Bat Cave, 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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capps Excavation
5.0(
9
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+1 more

Serving Bat Cave, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Capps Excavation to cut in a new driveway and he did an amazing job. Took down a few big trees that were in the way and that didn't phase them at all. It was on a pretty step slope and they handled it like it was nothing. I wouldn't think twice about hiring them again or recommending them to someone for any excavation, landscaping or tree work!"
New house site
New house site
House prep
Waterline
New drive

+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Trax, LLC
4.9(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Bat Cave, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Owner Operator that can preform smaller grading or demolition jobs.\nDriveways, tree removal, land clearing, ditch digging, install culverts, demolition, concrete and footers is all something we are very capable of.\n\nAlso owner of Peek of the mountains campground were life is quiet, relaxing and respectful as life should be. As being the one who built the campground I understand and value the vision of the customer and their need for the finish product to succeed their expectations.\n\nNeed a quote feel free to call quoting is free!\nWe are based out of Peek of the mountains campground in Union Mills.

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing
4.7(
25
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Bat Cave, 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"
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+2

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Bat Cave, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This gentleman came on my property and dealt with the most extreme conditions of rocks and Hillside and he did it very well with great communication ,went above and beyond to please me!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for DB's Landworks
DB's Landworks
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Bat Cave, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had major hurricane damage from hurricane Helene, where our entire land was devastated with hundreds maybe even thousands of trees. Dylan and his team came in and worked efficiently and proficiently received suggestions and when we had concerns, they went above and beyond to complete the job. We plan to have them back in the future for more projects."
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locust Base Septic and Excavating LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Bat Cave, 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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for excavation projects in Bat Cave, NC

Depth depends on the type of installation and the regulations in your area. Water supply lines typically require 24 inches, while drainage pipes are often installed 36 inches below grade. For most general projects, a depth of 12 to 24 inches and a width of about eight inches is sufficient. Sticking to these specs keeps your utilities safe, code-compliant, and easier to maintain later.

When you need to run utilities underground, you’ve got two main options: boring or trenching. Boring employs directional drilling to install utilities without exposing a continuous channel, while trenching requires excavating an open channel to place utilities securely. Directional drilling preserves landscape integrity, whereas trenching provides direct access for installation, albeit with greater surface disruption. This clear comparison helps you select the method best suited to your project.

Plan on 12 hours to dig 100 linear feet when the soil is cooperative and you can work continuously. This timeframe applies when work is performed consistently and methodically. Factors such as rocky soil, tree roots, obstructions, and frozen ground increase the overall duration, demanding extra planning and effort. Comprehensive operational planning ensures that every challenge is managed efficiently and the project is completed on schedule.

If you want your yard to look untouched, laying fresh sod over the trench is the quickest fix. New sod needs 30 to 45 days to root and blend with the rest of your lawn. A local sod pro can provide you with a firm timeline and tips to ensure the grass takes hold and maintains your curb appeal.

The Bat Cave, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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