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Dimmer's Precision Grading
5.0(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This is my second time using Dimmer's Precision Grading. They removed 9 pine trees to give me more back yard. I plan to use them for leveling my backyard and putting me a wall retainer up. That how great their work is."
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+63

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alexander Excavating, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alexander Excavating are very professional and are experienced very well in their business. We hired them to bring crush and run for our driveway, (approximately 125ft) plus widening of the space in front of our garage. They were here to do the job within 2 days and did prove to be very good at their job! They used a dump truck to deliver the product (approx. 17 ton) of the crush and run (our specific job took 2-1/2 loads to complete) and used a skid steer to spread the gravel to extend from our garage to the back of our house and down the 125 ft driveway. They did a very excellent job and proved to be very quick and thorough in their work and we are so very happy with the way it turned out! We would highly recommend them to take care of your driveway needs and they are very knowledgeable in the type of product necessary to complete the job. Pricing was very comparable and they definitely took great care of us and our driveway needs!"
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+31

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Rich's Dirt Works
4.8(
13
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich Dirt Works came by and did a small demo project for me. I needed a small she shed tore down that was beginning deteriorate. Richard was very nice and seemed to know exactly what he was talking about. I would definitely recommend using this company!"
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Living In Paradise, Inc.
5.0(
15
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired LIP for an excavation project and received excellent customer service and a job well done. Will definitely be hiring again for any future jobs!"
Land Clearing
Grading
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Property Maintenance
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Otto Enterprises
5.0(
8
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"If you are looking for a job done right grading, clearing, site prep, etc. contact Otto Enterprises they make it happen. They are professional and highly skilled with great communication and a awesome finished product. We look forward to using them for future projects and highly recommend them."
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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A-1 Construction & Roofing, LLC
4.0(
132
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Was on time. Did excellent work and was fast and efficient. Did not try to blow smoke or pad the bill like some contractors do. I will call him again."
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+39

Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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FAQs for excavation major grading or resloping projects in Hickory, NC

You can excavate in winter, but frozen soil slows down the process and increases labor costs. Many grading companies offer discounted rates during their off-season, so ask for a winter quote and weigh the savings against a longer timeline. A brief conversation with a local professional will help determine whether cold-weather excavation is suitable for your site.

Foundation digs can be completed in as little as three days or take up to three weeks. Soil density, access, weather, and hidden obstacles all play a role, so every timeline is a bit different. Have your contractor walk the site and flag any potential issues early—clear expectations help keep both the schedule and budget on track.

You must always call 811 before excavating. Dial 811 a few days in advance so that utility crews can mark underground lines and ensure the area is safe for digging. Hitting a buried cable or gas pipe can be both dangerous and expensive, and many municipalities will not issue permits unless the site is flagged correctly.

To remove soil during an excavation project, your crew will load the spoil into dump trucks with a backhoe or excavator, haul it to a disposal site, and return for the next load. Efficient hauling keeps the work zone clear and the project moving. Depending on the site and volume of osil, multiple trucks may rotate to maintain a steady flow.

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