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Excavation and concrete work in Asheville, NC

Asheville, NC · Buncombe County

Excavation & Concrete Services in Asheville, NC

Headquartered on Dix Creek Chapel Rd and working across Buncombe County every day.

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Concrete crew finishing a slab on a job site near Asheville, NC

Overview

Excavation & Concrete in Asheville, NC

Appalachian Excavation & Concrete is a locally owned, family-operated excavation and concrete contractor serving Asheville and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities. We know how water moves across this terrain, how local soils behave when they get saturated, and what it takes to build driveways, foundations and retaining walls that hold up here.

Asheville is our home base, which means shorter response times, faster site visits and a crew that already knows the permitting expectations in Buncombe County. From West Asheville driveways to hillside foundations in North Asheville and commercial pads along the river district, we handle both the dirt work and the concrete under one contractor.

Steep lots, clay-heavy soils and intense summer downpours make drainage the deciding factor on most Asheville projects. We plan where water goes before we move a bucket of earth, then build the grading, walls and concrete that keep it moving away from your structures.

Why Choose Us

Why Asheville property owners choose us

Locally owned and family-operated in Asheville, NC
15+ years of excavation, concrete and grading experience
Safety-first crews and precision site work
Honest pricing with no shortcuts or surprise change orders
Direct communication with the owner on every project
Residential and commercial work, fully insured

Services

What we build in Asheville, NC

Local coverage

Working across Buncombe County and nearby towns

Our crews reach Asheville and the surrounding communities daily — same crew, same standards.

Project Gallery

Recent Projects Near Asheville, NC

A sample of the driveways, foundations, retaining walls and site work our crews have completed in the area.

Replacement concrete driveway on a sloped residential lot in Asheville, NC

Hillside Driveway Replacement

Asheville, NC

Removed a cracked, settled driveway, rebuilt the stone base and poured a reinforced broom-finish drive with added drainage at the street apron.

Terraced block retaining wall stabilizing a backyard slope in Black Mountain, NC

Terraced Backyard Retaining Wall

Black Mountain, NC

Two-tier segmental block wall with gravel backfill and drainage pipe, converting an eroding bank into level, usable lawn.

Reinforced concrete foundation walls for a new home in Weaverville, NC

New Home Foundation Walls

Weaverville, NC

Footing excavation, rebar placement and poured foundation walls with waterproofing and footing drains for a hillside custom build.

Graded building pad and site preparation on a lot in Burnsville, NC

Building Pad & Site Grading

Burnsville, NC

Clearing, cut-and-fill grading and drainage shaping to create a stable, well-drained pad for new construction.

Asheville Project FAQs

Do I need a permit for excavation or a driveway in Asheville?

Many land-disturbing and driveway projects inside Asheville city limits and Buncombe County require permits or erosion control measures, and driveway connections to public roads may need NCDOT review. We identify what your project needs and help you through it.

How long does permitting usually take in Buncombe County?

Simple residential flatwork often moves quickly, while grading and structural permits can take a few weeks depending on review load. We build realistic permitting time into your project schedule up front.

Do you work with HOAs in Asheville neighborhoods?

Yes. We regularly provide the scope details, material samples and site plans HOAs request for driveway replacements, retaining walls and hardscape approvals.

Ready to Start Your Asheville Project?

Whether you need excavation, concrete installation, drainage solutions or foundation support, we're ready to help. Get a free on-site evaluation and a clear written estimate.

Let's talk about your project

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Call us during business hours or send the form and we'll follow up with next steps, a site visit time and a written estimate.

(828) 809-0288

Email: appalachian.ecllc@gmail.com

Office: 50 Dix Creek Chapel Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Get a Free Estimate

Tell us about your project and we'll follow up quickly.

We respond during business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Call (828) 809-0288