Contact Raleigh Excavation

Raleigh’s trusted land clearing & excavation contractor — call now for fast scheduling and clear, line-item estimates.
Phone: 984-369-8466 • Service Area: Raleigh & Wake County (Cary, Apex, Garner, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Clayton)


Get the site-prep partner who makes your next step simple

If you’re looking for excavating contractors in Raleigh, NC to prepare a lot for building, clear overgrowth, remove stumps and roots, grade for drainage, or build a construction driveway or house pad, you’re in the right place. Raleigh Excavation combines experienced operators, modern equipment, and a proven process so your project moves forward without surprises. One quick call or a short form submission gets you a free site walk and a written, line-item estimate you can act on.


Prefer to read before calling? Visit our FAQs page for immediate answers about process, timelines, debris handling, permits, and more—then come back here to book your free site walk.


Why Raleigh Excavation

  • Local expertise: Raleigh/Wake soils, buffers, and access issues are what we handle daily.
  • Complete site prep: Land clearing → grubbing (stump/root removal) → debris plan (mulch or haul) → rough/final grading → driveways/pads → basic erosion & drainage controls.
  • Clarity from day one: You’ll get photos, marked scope, and a line-item quote—no guesswork.
  • Respect for your property: Mats for access, track-out control, and protected tree-save areas.
  • Reliable scheduling: We’ll align with your builder’s critical path and keep you updated if weather shifts things.


How to Contact Us (fastest first)

1) Call 984-369-8466
Speak with our team during business hours. We’ll review your address, scope, and timing, then schedule your free on-site evaluation.

2) Use the short contact form
Prefer to submit online? Share your address, photos/video, and notes (clearing limits, driveway location, drainage issues). We’ll confirm by phone and set the site walk.

Tip: Upload a survey or quick sketch with clearing limits if you have it. It helps us price accurately and keep your project on schedule.


What to expect after you reach out

Step 1 – Quick consult (phone or form follow-up):
We’ll ask about acreage, vegetation density, access width, slopes, debris preference (mulch on site vs. haul), and any known utilities/constraints (septic, well, HOA rules).

Step 2 – Free site evaluation:
We walk the property, flag clearing limits, note tree-save areas, check access and staging, and discuss erosion control and drainage goals. If you’re present, great—if not, we’ll document with photos.

Step 3 – Written estimate:
You’ll receive a clear, line-item quote that may include: land clearing, grubbing, debris plan, rough/final grading, driveway/pad prep, erosion control, and optional drainage improvements. We’ll also outline estimated duration and any weather/access dependencies.

Step 4 – Schedule & mobilize:
On approval, we set a start date, confirm 811 utility locate status, and prep access protection. We show up with the right machines—excavator, dozer, skid-steer, mulcher, dump trucks—to finish efficiently and safely.

Step 5 – Execution & updates:
We follow the agreed scope, keep you posted on progress, and coordinate with your builder, surveyor, or concrete crew as needed.

Step 6 – Walkthrough & wrap-up:
We grade to plan, handle debris per your preference, and complete a final walkthrough. Photos are available for your records, HOA, or lender.


Services you can book from this page

  • Land Clearing & Brush Removal: Selective or full-parcel clearing, fence lines, overgrown lots, bamboo/invasive removal.
  • Stump & Root Removal (Grubbing): Extract stumps/roots/rocks in build areas; grind only where appropriate.
  • Grading & Site Prep: Rough/final grading, house/shop pad preparation, import/compact fill, proof-roll coordination.
  • Driveways & Access: Construction driveways with geotextile and base stone, temporary access widening, gravel drive builds.
  • Drainage & Erosion Control: Swales, basic regrading for positive fall, silt fence/inlet protection, seed & straw stabilization.

If your scope isn’t listed, ask us. If it touches site prep, clearing, or grading in Raleigh/Wake County, we likely do it or coordinate it.


How we price (and how to keep costs down)

We believe pricing should be simple and predictable. Our quotes reflect acreage, vegetation density, tree size/species, slope, access, debris plan, erosion/drainage needs, and utility constraints.
Ways to save:

  • Mark or communicate exact clearing limits to avoid over- or under-scoping.
  • Decide up front: mulch on site vs. haul—mulching is often faster and less expensive.
  • Share photos or video of access paths (gate widths, tight turns, soft ground).
  • If you have a survey, upload it—accurate boundaries reduce contingencies.

We’re happy to phase work (e.g., clearing now, final grading closer to construction) or work to a budget cap with the highest-impact tasks first.


Permits, utilities, and compliance

Raleigh/Wake municipalities may have tree protection, buffer, erosion control, or right-of-way rules. We’ll advise what typically applies and will not mobilize until 811 utility locates are active/verified for digging, stump extraction, or driveway trenching. If your project requires proof-rolls or density tests, we’ll coordinate with your surveyor or a third-party tester.


Property protection and cleanliness

Our crews use mats/plywood where needed, keep a clean work zone, and manage track-out to protect streets and neighbors. We’ll discuss debris options—leaving chips for trails/landscaping, windrowing for later use, or hauling off. If you have trees to keep, we’ll install tree-save protection and avoid stockpiling in root zones.


Timelines you can rely on

Most small residential clears take 1–2 days once we’re on site; larger or denser parcels may take several days. Weather and access conditions can affect duration—we’ll communicate early and resequence tasks to keep you moving. We aim to schedule site walks within a few business days and start work as soon as your scope and utility status are confirmed.


What to prepare before you contact us (optional but helpful)

  • Street address, parcel ID (if known), or a dropped pin
  • Any survey or simple sketch showing clearing limits and the desired driveway/pad location
  • Photos or a short video of access points, slopes, and areas of concern (standing water, soft ground, tree clusters)
  • Your debris preference: mulch on site or haul away
  • Any HOA or municipal requirements you’re aware of
  • Your target start/finish window so we can fit your schedule

Don’t have any of this handy? No problem. Call us and we’ll walk you through it in two minutes.


FAQs at your fingertips

Need quick answers before you call? Our FAQs page covers the end-to-end process, what happens during the on-site evaluation, how we manage utilities and safety, typical timelines, debris options, and more. Check it out, then use the form or call 984-369-8466 to book your free site walk.


Our promise to Raleigh property owners and builders

We treat every job—big or small—as if the next day’s work depends on it (because it often does). That means clear communication, no surprise add-ons, and work that supports your builder’s critical path. A lot of our projects come from referrals and repeat clients who value straight answers, clean job sites, and crews that show up ready to work. We’d be honored to earn your trust the same way.


Ready to move forward? Here’s how we’ll help today

Call now: 984-369-8466 — you’ll speak with a real person who can schedule your free site walk and outline next steps.
Or submit the form below: We’ll review your details, call you back quickly, and send a line-item estimate after the evaluation.

What happens next:

  1. We confirm your address and scope.
  2. We walk the site (with you or solo) and document everything with photos.
  3. You get a clear written quote with options (mulch vs. haul, driveway spec, grading).
  4. We schedule and mobilize—and keep you in the loop from start to finish.


Contact Details

Raleigh Excavation
Raleigh, North Carolina • Serving all of Wake County and nearby communities
Phone: 984-369-8466
Hours: Mon–Fri, standard business hours (Saturday by appointment)
Get started: Call or submit the form below—free site walk + written estimate


Final nudge (because timing matters)

Every week of delay invites new growth, wetter soils, and avoidable costs. Let’s get your site ready so your builder, surveyor, or concrete crew can stay on schedule. Call 984-369-8466 or complete the contact form now, and we’ll take it from here.

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