Excavation and Grading Contractor in Burnsville
Grading, excavation and land clearing in Burnsville and nearby Yancey County.
Dirt Work in Burnsville
Burnsville is the county seat of Yancey County, below the Black Mountains and Mount Mitchell. We take on grading, excavation, land clearing and driveway work in and around town for homeowners and contractors.
The land runs from river bottoms to steep, wooded slopes, and many homes are reached by long gravel drives, so we plan the driveway and house site together.
Know the Ground Before We Dig
What we plan for on property in this part of the High Country.
Below Mount Mitchell
The highest peak east of the Mississippi sits just outside town.
Steep Wooded Slopes
House site and driveway planned together on sloped lots.
Flood Damage
Yancey County saw serious flooding from Helene in 2024.
Edge of Our Area
We schedule Burnsville jobs around work closer to home.
Why Property Owners Here Hire Us
- About 38 minutes from our shop
- Experience with steep, wooded mountain lots
- Storm damage and drainage repair
- Driveway and house site planned together
- One crew from clearing to final grade
- Work for homeowners and contractors
Common Projects Here
The jobs we see most often in this area.
How Close We Are
About 38 minutes from our shop by way of Spruce Pine. Call to talk through timing.
“I can say these guys do an amazing job. They are very hard workers with strong work ethics. Couldn't ask for better folks to awesome work for prices people can actually afford.”
Our Services in This Area
Every Western Carolina Earthworx service is available here. Pick a service to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do excavation and grading in Burnsville, NC?
Yes. Burnsville is about 38 minutes from our shop by way of Spruce Pine, and Western Carolina Earthworx takes on grading, excavation, land clearing and driveway work in and around town.
Do I need a floodplain permit for work in Yancey County?
If your property is in a mapped flood hazard area or the Yancey watershed, you need a floodplain or watershed permit from Yancey County Emergency Management before any work starts. Inside Burnsville town limits, Town of Burnsville rules apply as well.
Who issues septic permits in Burnsville and Yancey County?
The Yancey County Health Department's Environmental Health office issues septic and well permits, and septic approval is needed before Yancey County will issue a building permit. We do not install septic systems, but we do the dirt work around them.
Can you repair flood damage to a Burnsville driveway?
Yes. Yancey County saw serious flooding from Hurricane Helene in 2024, and we regrade washed-out driveways, rebuild ditches and replace culverts so the repair holds.
Other Areas We Serve
Western Carolina Earthworx works across Avery, Mitchell and Yancey County, NC.
Building or Fixing Up Property Here?
Contact Western Carolina Earthworx for an estimate on your project.