Grading & Excavation
Site clearing, rough and finish grading, land leveling, excavation, and site development.
Serving Western North Carolina Since 1995
Experienced Excavation.
Quality Work. Built to Last.
Family-owned and operated, Whitey's Construction & Excavation provides dependable excavation, grading, site work, drainage, retaining-wall work, building-pad preparation, and septic installation and repair.
Licensed & Insured
Family Owned
In Business Since 1995
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What We Do
Our Services
Practical site-work solutions for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects, with attention to slope, drainage, access, and long-term performance.
Septic Installation & Repair
NC-certified septic installation and repair, including excavation, tank placement, drain-field work, grading, and backfilling.
Building Pads
Site preparation for new structures, including excavation, base preparation, drainage, and concrete-site preparation.
Driveways & Drainage
Driveways built and improved with proper slope, grade, drainage, culvert work, and water diversion.
Retaining Walls
Retaining-wall site work and installation with proper drainage behind the wall for long-term stability.
Land Clearing
Clearing, access preparation, cleanup, and grading to get a property ready for the next phase of work.
Real Whitey's Projects
Project Spotlights
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Driveway / Drainage
Stone Drive & Culvert Installation
A mountain-property access and drainage project combining excavation, a large culvert crossing, stone placement, grading, and water diversion.
- Culvert installation
- Stone base and drive
- Water-flow management
- Final grading
Retaining Wall
Slope Stabilization & Site Grading
A large-block retaining-wall project on sloping terrain, followed by backfilling and grading to create a more usable, stable area.
- Excavation and wall prep
- Large-block installation
- Drainage planning
- Backfill and finish grade
Septic System
Septic Installation From Tank to Drain Field
An original Whitey's septic project showing tank placement, piping, drain-field installation, and final site work.
- Tank placement
- Piping and connections
- Drain-field installation
- Grading and backfill
Building Pad
Excavation & Pad for New Building
From excavation and base preparation through concrete work and final site preparation, this project shows the groundwork behind a solid structure.
- Site excavation
- Base preparation
- Concrete pad
- Final cleanup and grading
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About Whitey's
Experience You Can Build On
Since 1995, Whitey's Construction & Excavation has served Western North Carolina with hands-on excavation and site-development work. Every property is different, so the approach is matched to the terrain, slope, drainage, soil conditions, water flow, and access.
The goal is straightforward: prepare the site properly, solve practical problems, communicate directly, and leave the job in better shape than it started.
Local Service
Serving Western North Carolina
Whitey's works throughout the mountain region, including the counties listed below. For a project near the edge of the normal service area, call and ask.
BuncombeHaywoodMadisonJacksonMcDowellSwainYanceyHendersonTransylvania
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