Grading & Excavation in Wilmington, NC
Yard and lot grading, drainage fixes, site prep and small excavation work for homes and lots in Wilmington and within 40 miles, done with our own skid steer and excavator.
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Grading and excavation work we take on
One local crew with a skid steer, excavator and dump trailer, so the digging, the grading and the haul-off are one job with one quote.
Yard & lot grading
Leveling uneven yards and lots, fixing low spots and setting the slope so water runs away from the house.
More about grading & sodDrainage fixes
Regrading around foundations and driveways, swales, and French drains for yards that hold water.
Site prep
Clearing, rough grading and leveling pads for sheds, garages, patios and parking areas.
More about land clearingDriveway base & culverts
Cutting in and grading the base for new gravel driveways, and culverts where a drive crosses a ditch.
More about culvertsSmall excavation
Digging and trenching for drainage, stump and root removal, and pulling out old concrete and footings.
More about skid steer workFill, topsoil & haul-off
Bringing in fill dirt and topsoil, spreading it, and hauling away spoils and debris.
More about haulingGrading on coastal Carolina ground
Most lots around Wilmington sit on low, sandy ground with a high water table. The usual problems are water pooling against the house, soggy spots in the yard and driveways that wash out after every big storm. Grading is what fixes those, and it has to be done before anything else goes on top.
We look at where the water comes from and where it needs to go first, then set the grade. If a yard needs fill or topsoil we bring it in, and if it needs seed afterward we can hydroseed it.
Service area: Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Rocky Point, Surf City, Burgaw and everywhere within about 40 miles of Wilmington.
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Grading and excavation questions
How do I know if my yard needs grading?
Do you bring in fill dirt and topsoil?
Can you do the whole job, from clearing to driveway?
Reviews
What customers say
“Ryan came in on short notice and did a great job. He moved a lot of soil and graded it out for us in no time. Saved us a lot of work. Well done Ryan, thank you again.”
“Ryan did a great job. He was very communicative and walked us through the whole process. He even offered to bring in topsoil for planting grass when the project was over which we didn't initially discuss. Overall we were very pleased.”
“Brian had his work cut out for him with our yard! We had removed 30+ pine trees from around the house and Brian dug out the roots, smoothed it all out and added tons of top soil. Now we’re ready for grass, thanks to Southern Hauling and Clearing!”
Service area
Our Service Areas
Serving homes and businesses across the region with fast, reliable hauling, cleanouts, and stress-free service you can count on. Service area is within 40 miles of Wilmington, NC.