Spartan Plumbing
“And even took the time to explain what the issue was and what we can do if it arises again.”
Best Excavation Services in Asheville, NC
15 contractors listed · 8 in Asheville · 2 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Appalachian Excavation & Concrete
“Top quality work excavating, monolithic slab prep and pour, laying and grouting block, back fill and grading.”
Asheville Concrete & Driveway
“We hired Ashville Concrete and Driveway to build a concrete pad and walkway for our new hot tub, and we couldn't be happier with the results!”
Greenscapes Landscaping & Retaining Walls
“I am happy with the work and look forward to adding different herbs and phlox to the boulder wall to add to the ascetics of our community.”
K&K Grading and Excavating
“Kevin came to my house on a Saturday, spent probably an hour on site actually walking around, taking measurements, taking notes, and I think I had a quote by Monday night, itemized.”
Down To Earth Grading
Listed for homeowners in and around Asheville, NC, these 15 contractors dig, grade and demolish. What each one says about machines, hauling and site work comes from its own website; the ratings and comments on this page are from public reviews.
Area overview: Asheville, NC
8 of the 15 contractors we list are based in Asheville; the other 7 serve Asheville from Candler (8 mi), Fairview (8 mi) and Swannanoa (10 mi). The contractors on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 450 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "price", "communication" and "estimates". 2 are open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the contractors on this page list most often on their websites are demolition (3), foundations (3), excavation services (2) and retaining walls (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 23 years. 3 offer emergency call-outs; 8 give free estimates and 6 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 12 of the contractors on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
What do these contractors show on their sites?
12 of the 15 excavation listings here point to a website. The useful pages are the equipment list and project photos: machine sizes tell you what will fit through your gate, and pictures of finished grading tell you more than a services page ever will.
S & D Excavating & Grading
Roberto Grading
“Great work done by Roberto and his crew.”
Grey Eagle Grading
“I had a very good experience with the Grey Eagle cutting a driveway on a steep slope in a short time with excellent results.”
Conard Construction
“We are about to embark on another project and without Joe, Rodney, our project supervisor, I don't think we would attempt it”
Backwoods Grading
“They were on time, got started and finished when they said they would.”
New Dream Renovations
“Not only was everything completed before the deadline, but the price was also a fantastic deal for the level of craftsmanship delivered”
Diamond Land Clearing Asheville
“Willam helped clear our lot and put in a needed road at our warehouse in Mars Hill.”
Southeastern Land Specialists
“His recommendations for my pond were spot-on, and the final result turned out great.”
R K Higgins Construction LLC
“They handled all of the site work on a completely forested and extremely rocky lot before setting my modular home and preparing a foundation for a 750 sqft detached garage.”
Why these companies made our list
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