
Building Pad & Site Grading
Burnsville, NC
Clearing, cut-and-fill grading and drainage shaping to create a stable, well-drained pad for new construction.

Burnsville, NC · Yancey County
Serving Yancey County's mountain properties and new builds.
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Overview
Appalachian Excavation & Concrete is a locally owned, family-operated excavation and concrete contractor serving Burnsville 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.
Burnsville and the surrounding Yancey County ridges are some of the steepest ground we work. Building here means honest evaluation of access, cut-and-fill volume and where spoil material can go — details that separate a realistic estimate from a surprise change order.
We prepare building pads, dig footings, pour foundations and install the drainage and retaining structures that keep high-elevation sites stable through freeze-thaw and heavy runoff seasons.
Why Choose Us
Services
Strong, clean, long-lasting concrete surfaces installed with the site prep that prevents cracking and settling.
Concrete, block and stone retaining walls built with real drainage and reinforcement for Asheville's steep terrain.
Patio, shed, garage and commercial slabs poured at the right thickness with the right base beneath them.
New foundations, structural repair, waterproofing and drainage built for Asheville soil, slope and moisture.
Decorative stamped patios, driveways and walkways with custom patterns, color blends and proper sealing.
Paver patios, walkways, driveways and natural stone hardscapes installed on a base built to resist shifting.
Land clearing, grading, trenching, drainage and foundation excavation for residential and commercial sites.
Boom and line pumping for residential and commercial pours on steep, narrow or hard-access sites.
Block wall construction, retaining wall block, structural reinforcement and block foundation repair.
Poured foundation and basement walls formed on site for continuous strength and water resistance.
Local coverage
Our crews reach Burnsville and the surrounding communities daily — same crew, same standards.
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A sample of the driveways, foundations, retaining walls and site work our crews have completed in the area.

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

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.

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

Weaverville, NC
Footing excavation, rebar placement and poured foundation walls with waterproofing and footing drains for a hillside custom build.
In most cases yes. We evaluate access first and select equipment that can reach the work without damaging the approach, and we tell you honestly if a site needs an access road built first.
Higher elevations mean shorter pour windows in late fall and early spring. We schedule around temperature, use appropriate mixes and protect fresh concrete when conditions require it.
Yes. We install silt fence, temporary diversions and stabilization measures as part of site work where the scope or permit requires them.
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
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.
Email: appalachian.ecllc@gmail.com
Office: 50 Dix Creek Chapel Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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