Excavation & Site Prep — Wilmington & Eastern NC
Peace of Mind with Nelson Coastal Excavation Wilmington
Excavation Contractors — Wilmington & Eastern NC
Excavation Is What We Do Best
Nelson Coastal delivers residential and commercial excavation on schedule and on budget across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Onslow counties. With the right iron and a hardworking crew, we handle cut/fill, trenching, footings, backfill and compaction, and rough/finish grading—everything taken care of start to finish. We plan for low environmental impact on every job with proper erosion control, stabilized entrances, clean spoil management, and protection of trees and drainage. Peace of mind, clean sites, and predictable timelines—every time.
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An Excavation Method for Every Job
Lot Clearing & Site Preparation Trench Excavation
For new construction and large tract development, we clear and grub, strip topsoil, manage debris (burn where legal or haul-off), and rough-grade to a clean, build-ready surface. Silt fence, construction entrances, and seeding available.
As you would imagine, trench excavation is used for removing large amounts of material length wise. This is mainly used for utility lines, septic systems, pipelines, or to lay foundations.
Pond & Ditch Work
Pond clean-outs, swale/ditch regrades, and culvert tie-ins to restore flow and reduce standing water—performed in line with local permits and environmental requirements.
Retaining Walls & Erosion Solutions
Cut/fill, wall excavation, base prep, and backfill/compaction for block and timber walls, plus drainage details that help protect slopes and yards from washouts.
Footings, Foundations & Crawlspaces
Excavation for footings, stem walls, crawlspaces, and slabs on grade. Accurate cuts, clean spoils management, and compaction so your concrete crew can form and pour without delays.
Basement Excavation
Basements are site-dependent in coastal North Carolina, but when the soils and water table allow, we dig clean, accurate basements ready for forms and waterproofing. We handle NC 811 locates, set grades, bench or slope walls per plan, dewater with sumps or well points if needed, and manage spoils (stockpile or haul-off). Soft spots are over-excavated and stabilized, stone base is placed to spec, and we coordinate footing elevation, drain tile, sump pits, and waterproofing. After pours and cure, we backfill with the right materials and compact in lifts to protect walls and keep your schedule moving. If your lot sits in a high water table or flood zone, we’ll advise alternatives like partial/walkout basements or conditioned crawlspaces with your engineer and builder.
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Industry Leading Heavy Equipment
Nelson Coastal Excvation brings the right iron for any excavation or site-prep job. Topsoil, sand, clay, rock, and muck don’t slow us down—our experienced operators move material quickly and safely to keep your schedule on track.
Our Most Common Wilmignton Excavation Services:
Foundations • Site Preparation • Tree Removal • Driveways
Drainage • Lot Grading • Utility Trenches • Retaining Walls
Basements • Culverts
Excavation — Wilmington & Eastern NC
Work With a Trusted Excavation Company
You won’t find a crew that works harder to hit your goals than Nelson Coastal. We handle residential and small-commercial excavation with permit guidance, NC 811 utility locates, and builder/engineer coordination—delivered on schedule and on budget. Services across New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Onslow counties (typically within ~80 miles of Wilmington). Contact us to see the Nelson Coastal difference.