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Gibson's Grading And Construction
4.8(
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend David. After finding him on Angi, I had him inspect a slope and retaining wall on a house we are looking to purchase in Franklin. The home inspector had noted some settling of the porch, and I worried about the stability of the slope underneath the porch. The current owners had a local person build a retaining wall a few years prior, and they were convinced that any erosion issues had been resolved. However, David immediately pointed out to me that the current retaining wall wasn't built properly and was failing to do its job. Already, there was so much erosion that he could literally slide his hand under the base of the retaining wall, and he warned that we were sitting on a time bomb. In fact, David said it would literally be only a matter of months before we had a much bigger problem on our hands. I contacted the owners, and -- about a month later-- they agreed to have David fix the problem. Even from the time when David first came out, more erosion had occurred in the ensuing several weeks -- just as he had warned. He did a great job of building a much more substantial wall and also graded the top of the driveway to fix a drainage issue. I can't imagine the mess we'd have had to deal with if the problem had not been addressed. Before contacting David, I'd spent a good bit of time researching contractors in the area. The mountains are wonderful, but they are also home to a number of contractors who do very questionable work (as evidenced by the contractor who built the first retaining wall). When I saw that David had over 250 positive reviews on Angi, I knew I'd found our contractor! He did not disappoint. If you're looking for someone you can trust to do slope or foundation work, look no further. David is your man."
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+129

Response time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JDSP Enterprises
5.0(
31
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm hoping to find the right words to even articulate how exceptional the work, the service, the timeliness, and the conscientiousness of Jared and his company on his performance with my house projects. What started as one project with my deck mushroomed into three additional projects because of how happy we were with the cost, quality, and quickness of completion with the first. His honesty above reproach. You don't just get a 'price' for your project. You get a partner who makes sure you fully understand all that's involved whether thru words or pictures. He gives a clear and accurate needs assessment of what's required. He then follows thru during the work by providing texts or pictures of the work's progress until it's finished. This is a man and a company I highly recommend with absolutely no reservation. His integrity and professionalism warrant my loyalty. I look forward working with Jared without hesitation on all future projects."
Front Deck
Second floor rear deck
Third floor deck
Stair treads
Deck board replacement

+34

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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K&B Property Maintenance LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Keith and brent made the home building experience so easy! Would definitely recommend for any of your home building or remodeling projects."
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+12

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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ZR landscaping and Grading
4.8(
99
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: Super punctual

"My experience was this: The crew was on site when they said they would be; they were professional and hard working; supervisors and crew were conscientious about making sure the work was done properly; the project was completed on schedule."
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+68

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
W and W Construction
4.1(
37
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Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Refreshingly seamless from Day 1-no fuss, no muss...project started with a construction site safe and cleaned up everyday before leaving and stayed that way daily until project completed on time and on budget...made a couple changes ‘on the fly’ as we were converting a garage to a 4th bedroom with walkin closet and full bath. Have contracted for many successful remodels in the past that were well run, on time, on budget, and contractor lived up to his end of bargain, and this project was no different. I would use and recommend W and W Construction on any size remodel or new construction."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Capps Excavation
5.0(
8
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Serving Asheville, 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!"
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House prep
Waterline
New drive

+9

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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