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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 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%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
W and W Construction
4.1(
37
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This company was very responsive---if I left a message, the call back was prompt, when we had questions or concerns---there were creative solutions, awesome options and a positive, professional demeanor. This was by far, the best experience we have had with a contractor! The quality of work and attention to detail was outstanding and most important to me---I felt heard! The vision we had of the finished project was respected and every effort was made to bring it to fruition. We could not be happier..."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
12
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 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
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+1

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
Carolina Grading & Land Clearing LLC
4.6(
34
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"You can't find a better service provider for this type of work anywhere in my area. We were extremely well pleased with not only the work but the polite and friendly atmosphere that they bring. They did even more than we expected!! The price was very affordable. If you need a plot of land cleared these are the guys to do. Awesome! I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Recommended by84%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 Zirconia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"You can't find a better service provider for this type of work anywhere in my area. We were extremely well pleased with not only the work but the polite and friendly atmosphere that they bring. They did even more than we expected!! The price was very affordable. If you need a plot of land cleared these are the guys to do. Awesome! I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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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 Zirconia, 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%
13 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 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%
7 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 Business

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
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

"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."
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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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FAQs for excavation projects in Zirconia, 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 Zirconia, NC homeowners’ guide to excavation services

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