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Earth Endeavors Excavating LLC

157 Jingles Ln
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro

Earth Endeavors Excavating LLC

157 Jingles Ln
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Earth Endeavors Excavating LLC provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Excellent job for a fair price. Good communication all around also"

Betty B on March 2024

Earth Endeavors Excavating LLC provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Excellent job for a fair price. Good communication all around also"

Betty B on March 2024


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.


TGF Grading & Excavating

369 Jaybird Lane
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

TGF Grading & Excavating

369 Jaybird Lane
5.00(
2
)
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!

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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


Vinson & Anderson Grading, Inc.

PO Box 1088
4.59(
11
)
Approved Pro

Vinson & Anderson Grading, Inc.

PO Box 1088
4.59(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

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Shelia K on November 2019

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

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Shelia K on November 2019


Ridgeline Grading

99 Rhinehart Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Ridgeline Grading

99 Rhinehart Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
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


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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.

148 Posey Blanton Road
4.46(
50
)
Approved Pro

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
132 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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Stones Grading

219 Jackie Ball Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Stones Grading

219 Jackie Ball Road
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

With 20+ years of experience, we are 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

"Glad I hired Ryan. They did an excellent job with attention to detail. Listened to what I wanted and delivered in the time and budget estimated."

Doug T on June 2025

With 20+ years of experience, we are 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

"Glad I hired Ryan. They did an excellent job with attention to detail. Listened to what I wanted and delivered in the time and budget estimated."

Doug T on June 2025


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Next Level Landworks LLC

51 C C RDG
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro

Next Level Landworks LLC

51 C C RDG
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
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.

"They did an excellent job. Their work was efficient and thorough. They did all they promised and more. Alex is courteous and professional. "

Sherian H on August 2025

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.

"They did an excellent job. Their work was efficient and thorough. They did all they promised and more. Alex is courteous and professional. "

Sherian H on August 2025


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Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating

515 John Creek
4.04(
12
)
Approved Pro

Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating

515 John Creek
4.04(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details, that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! Minimum 4 hours and serious requires only.

"Hired to install a river rock driveway which included a cement apron at entry of garage. Cement splattered on new garage door; trim work surrounding garage and on the siding of the garage. Multiple attempts made to have this fixed. Many promises it would be done but after 17 months, we are still waiting. Calls were not returned; promised return to repair and then ? no showed?. Multiple excuses from getting new phone to ?forgot?. "

Scott M on August 2025

Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details, that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! Minimum 4 hours and serious requires only.

"Hired to install a river rock driveway which included a cement apron at entry of garage. Cement splattered on new garage door; trim work surrounding garage and on the siding of the garage. Multiple attempts made to have this fixed. Many promises it would be done but after 17 months, we are still waiting. Calls were not returned; promised return to repair and then ? no showed?. Multiple excuses from getting new phone to ?forgot?. "

Scott M on August 2025


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Element Arbor

417 Sunny Drive
5.00(
22
)
Approved Pro

Element Arbor

417 Sunny Drive
5.00(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
47 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Element Arbor is a tree care company serving residential and commercial customers in Waynesville, Asheville and surrounding areas of North Carolina. Nicholas Johnson is the owner and operator of Element Arbor, who has demonstrated professional competency by serving the local community trees since 2011.

"Everything was perfect. Plenty of notice, professional work, great clean up and thoughtful follow up."

Walter K on July 2025

Element Arbor is a tree care company serving residential and commercial customers in Waynesville, Asheville and surrounding areas of North Carolina. Nicholas Johnson is the owner and operator of Element Arbor, who has demonstrated professional competency by serving the local community trees since 2011.

"Everything was perfect. Plenty of notice, professional work, great clean up and thoughtful follow up."

Walter K on July 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Waynesville, 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.

The Waynesville, NC homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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