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CB Land Management, LLC
2708 US 70 Highway
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CB Land Management, LLC
2708 US 70 Highway
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CB Land Management demonstrates expert quality work and professional customer service with each one of our clients. Call us to discuss your excavation, concrete, and land clearing projects!

CB Land Management demonstrates expert quality work and professional customer service with each one of our clients. Call us to discuss your excavation, concrete, and land clearing projects!


James Enterprises of WNC, LLC
41 Bowtie Drive
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James Enterprises of WNC, LLC
41 Bowtie Drive
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at James Enterprises of WNC LLC to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at James Enterprises of WNC LLC to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.


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Thickett-B-Gone
4734 Mosby Ridge Rd
5.00(
6
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Thickett-B-Gone
4734 Mosby Ridge Rd
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quality work
35 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"Thicket-Be-Gone was fantastic. Price was reasonable and he did much more than what I paid for. I plan on bringing him back to do more."

Brenda L on April 2025

Thickett-B-Gone, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We leave customers happy and give them a part of us of what we are proud too do. Put smile on people faces and have a clean job site.

"Thicket-Be-Gone was fantastic. Price was reasonable and he did much more than what I paid for. I plan on bringing him back to do more."

Brenda L on April 2025


Earth Moving Group
PO BOX 844
5.00(
1
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Earth Moving Group
PO BOX 844
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Earth Moving Group, 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.

"I hired the Earth Moving Group to repair a private road, and could not be happier with the results. Actually, the entire process was straightforward and honest, with work commencing exactly as communicated and work being done professionally and friendly. Great experience, highly recommend!"

John S on March 2021

Earth Moving Group, 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.

"I hired the Earth Moving Group to repair a private road, and could not be happier with the results. Actually, the entire process was straightforward and honest, with work commencing exactly as communicated and work being done professionally and friendly. Great experience, highly recommend!"

John S on March 2021


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Cold Mountain Grading Company
4795 Dutch Cove Rd
5.00(
4
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Cold Mountain Grading Company
4795 Dutch Cove Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
12 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

At Cold Mountain Grading Company, we value relationships. Being local to Western North Carolina, we come from a mountain culture rooted in loving thy neighbor and doing right by one another. Our goal is to bring this mentality to our business by producing the highest quality work to our clients for the best price possible. From cutting in a fresh driveway to grading a new homesite, our services often represent the first step towards fulfilling an ambition for our customers, and we take pride in the responsibility of initiating the process for our clients to achieve their goals. Just as we have been blessed with the opportunity to operate this business, we aim to provide opportunities to our community.

"Robbie Moody, owner and operator of Cold Mountain Grading, is an exceptional young man. He is polite, professional, responsible, reliable and an outstanding problem-solver. His communication skills were excellent, and from his first visit, Robbie was able to offer solutions that others did not mention. He put in a new drain from the gutter, installed a new French drain along the side of the building that was too low, spread topsoil to raise about .5 of my yard, planted seed and covered with straw. Under my deck he built a retaining wall, and spread crushed stone to level. The job was done perfectly, and in only three days. I would definitely hire and recommend Robbie in the future."

Robert O on September 2023

At Cold Mountain Grading Company, we value relationships. Being local to Western North Carolina, we come from a mountain culture rooted in loving thy neighbor and doing right by one another. Our goal is to bring this mentality to our business by producing the highest quality work to our clients for the best price possible. From cutting in a fresh driveway to grading a new homesite, our services often represent the first step towards fulfilling an ambition for our customers, and we take pride in the responsibility of initiating the process for our clients to achieve their goals. Just as we have been blessed with the opportunity to operate this business, we aim to provide opportunities to our community.

"Robbie Moody, owner and operator of Cold Mountain Grading, is an exceptional young man. He is polite, professional, responsible, reliable and an outstanding problem-solver. His communication skills were excellent, and from his first visit, Robbie was able to offer solutions that others did not mention. He put in a new drain from the gutter, installed a new French drain along the side of the building that was too low, spread topsoil to raise about .5 of my yard, planted seed and covered with straw. Under my deck he built a retaining wall, and spread crushed stone to level. The job was done perfectly, and in only three days. I would definitely hire and recommend Robbie in the future."

Robert O on September 2023


GCS Construction LLC
701 Reuben Wooten Road
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GCS Construction LLC
701 Reuben Wooten Road
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


Ridgeline Grading
99 Rhinehart Rd
5.00(
1
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Ridgeline Grading
99 Rhinehart Rd
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Ridgeline Grading 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.

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Anthony B on November 2022

Ridgeline Grading 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.

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Anthony B on November 2022


TGF Grading & Excavating
369 Jaybird Lane
5.00(
2
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TGF Grading & Excavating
369 Jaybird Lane
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

At TGF Grading & Excavating, we pride ourselves on being the best excavation and demolition improvement company in the Waynesville area. We have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"No comment."

ASHLEY C on May 2018

At TGF Grading & Excavating, we pride ourselves on being the best excavation and demolition improvement company in the Waynesville area. We have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

"No comment."

ASHLEY C on May 2018


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GroundUp Construction Services, LLC
237 DUNCAN HILL RD
5.00(
5
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GroundUp Construction Services, LLC
237 DUNCAN HILL RD
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At GroundUp Construction Services, we do more than move dirt—we lay the groundwork for your future. Serving Asheville, Hendersonville, and nearby areas, we're a fully insured contractor known for safety, precision, and reliability. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in grading, land clearing, storm drainage, culvert installation, demolition, and debris removal. From the first dig to final cleanup, we show up on time and get it done right. We’re built on honest communication, safe practices, and a commitment to quality. Whether it’s a new driveway or clearing land for your dream home or business, we take care of everything from the ground up. Discounts available for military, first responders, teachers, and seniors 65+.

"Customer service was awesome. Work was done efficiently and on time. Very friendly people!"

lisa S on June 2025

At GroundUp Construction Services, we do more than move dirt—we lay the groundwork for your future. Serving Asheville, Hendersonville, and nearby areas, we're a fully insured contractor known for safety, precision, and reliability. With decades of combined experience, we specialize in grading, land clearing, storm drainage, culvert installation, demolition, and debris removal. From the first dig to final cleanup, we show up on time and get it done right. We’re built on honest communication, safe practices, and a commitment to quality. Whether it’s a new driveway or clearing land for your dream home or business, we take care of everything from the ground up. Discounts available for military, first responders, teachers, and seniors 65+.

"Customer service was awesome. Work was done efficiently and on time. Very friendly people!"

lisa S on June 2025


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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.
148 Posey Blanton Road
4.46(
50
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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
52 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

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Asheville, NC

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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