Based in Indian Trail, NC · serving the Charlotte metro and Union County
Land Clearing · Grading · Free Estimates (980) 315-5707
Cornerstone Excavation Group
Excavator, dozer, roller and track loader parked on a graded red clay pad under a clear blue sky at a commercial site east of Charlotte
Indian Trail, North Carolina · Free Estimates

Excavation Contractor in Indian Trail, NC

We clear land, grade lots, prep building sites, dig utility lines and excavate for new inground pools. Cornerstone Excavation Group works out of Indian Trail, across the Charlotte metro and into York County, South Carolina.

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  • 5.0 Rated on Google
  • Land Clearing and Grading
  • Based in Indian Trail, NC

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25 Five-Star Google Reviews
NC + SC Charlotte Metro, Both Sides of the Line
What we do

Excavation services and dirt work around Charlotte

We clear the lot, cut the grade and prep the site for what comes next. The same machines dig footings and utility lines, excavate for pools, build block walls, shape ponds and haul it all off.

Excavator beside a pile of pulled stumps and brush on a cleared residential lot

Land Clearing

We clear lots and acreage across the Charlotte metro, with trees, brush, stumps and debris hauled off. The ground is left open and ready for the next phase of the job.

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Dozer and compact track loader shaping a red clay building pad under an open sky

Grading

We regrade yards that hold water and grade lots and pads for what gets built next. Rough grade, final grade, cut and fill and compaction, out of Indian Trail.

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Compact track loader on a new gravel lot beside a steel framed commercial building with fresh curbing

Site Prep

We prepare lots for new homes and commercial builds around Indian Trail and Charlotte. The work covers clearing, cut and fill, building pads, compaction and the first grade.

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Deep trench cut in red clay at a commercial site with an excavator working above it

Utility Installation

We install underground utilities on the east side of Charlotte: water mains and service lines, sanitary sewer, storm drainage pipe and structures, and trenching for power, gas and telecom conduit.

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Red clay backfilled along a brick building's block foundation course beside a new concrete sidewalk

Foundation Excavation

We dig foundations and footings for new homes, additions, garages and outbuildings. We also trench for water, sewer and utility lines, then backfill and grade once the foundation is in.

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Inground pool shell set on a gravel bed with timber forms around the edge, bare dirt and a shovel in the foreground

Pool Excavation

We excavate for new inground pools across the Charlotte metro and Union County. The hole goes in to your pool builder's plan, and the dirt leaves on our trucks.

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Excavator working a pile of demolition debris at the end of a concrete driveway at sunset

Demolition

We take down houses, garages, sheds and light commercial buildings, then break out the concrete under them. The debris leaves on our dump trucks and the lot is graded and ready for what comes next.

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Segmental block retaining wall with built in steps holding a graded slope beside a new house

Retaining Walls

We build segmental block retaining walls that hold a slope in place and stop soil from washing out. The dig, the compacted base and the drainage behind the wall come with it.

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Stormwater basin holding water in a lawn beside a commercial building after rain

Pond Excavation

We dig and shape farm ponds, private ponds, backyard ponds and stormwater ponds across the Charlotte metro. The work covers layout, excavation, basin shaping, bank slopes and the grading around the finished pond.

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Corrugated drain pipe laid in an open trench cut through red clay

Drainage

We fix yards and lots that hold water after it rains. Regrading, swales, French drains and buried pipe move it away from the house.

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Brush being loaded into a dump truck beside an excavator at a wooded lot clearing

Material Hauling

We haul spoils, brush, concrete and demolition debris off your site. We also bring in fill dirt, gravel and stone for the work we run.

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Based in Indian Trail, NC

An excavation contractor on the east side of Charlotte

Cornerstone Excavation Group is an excavation contractor based in Indian Trail, on the east side of Charlotte. We work for homeowners, home builders, general contractors, developers and commercial property owners. Jobs run from a backyard regrade to commercial site work.

Land clearing and grading are the core of the work. We take a wooded or overgrown lot down to workable ground, cut the grade so water runs the right way and build the pad the next trade needs. Site prep for a new build runs the same way, from the first pass to the finished grade.

One contractor covers the rest: water, sewer and storm lines, footings, pool excavation, ponds, walls, drainage, demolition and hauling. Every job starts with a look at the site and a free estimate. Cornerstone is 5.0-rated on Google. Call (980) 315-5707 and tell us what the ground is doing.

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Why Choose Cornerstone Excavation Group

Built for Land Clearing, Grading and Site Work Around Charlotte

25 five-star Google reviews

Homeowners, builders and property owners have rated the work five stars on Google. Those jobs cover grading, land clearing, demolition cleanup, drainage and a retaining wall.

Free estimates after we see the job

We come to the property, look at the ground and price the work from what is there. The visit and the estimate are free.

One contractor for the whole job

Clearing, grading, digging, utility lines, walls, ponds, drainage, demolition and hauling all come from us. One company handles each stage, so the site stays on one schedule.

Indian Trail base, Charlotte metro work

We work out of Indian Trail in Union County, on the Mecklenburg County line. Charlotte, Matthews, Monroe, Waxhaw, Mint Hill, Concord, Fort Mill and Rock Hill are all in range.

Get a free estimate on your excavation job

Call or text (980) 315-5707 and we will set a time to come see the site. Land clearing, grading, site prep, utility lines, pool digs and demolition all start the same way.

(980) 315-5707
Google Reviews

5.0-Rated on Google by Charlotte-Area Property Owners

Real reviews from real grading, clearing and excavation jobs on Google.

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Cornerstone Excavating Group LLC just completed regrading my backyard. I had a large, elevated mound running across it and close to the house making the yard essentially unusable. Cornerstone did a great job working with the limitations of the yard and created a usable space while ensuring I had proper runoff where I previously had water accumulating close to the foundation. Tim and his team were very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend Cornerstone to anyone looking for an excellent excavating company.

Brian S5 months ago · Google review

These guys are excellent. Excellent pricing and top tier work. I contacted them about grading and pushing a debris piles. A couple days later, they completed the job. This literally was the easiest communication I've had with a company. Awesome, awesome, awesome! I will be using them again for sure. No question about it!

Darnell Rondo6 months ago · Google review

Cornerstone Excavation Group did an outstanding job on my property. They handled tree removal, land clearing, and grading, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Communication was clear and consistent, and they showed up when they said they would, which I really appreciated.The crew was professional, respectful, and clearly knew what they were doing. They removed multiple trees, cleared the land efficiently, and graded everything perfectly in preparation for the next phase. The property looked completely transformed when they were finished, and the site was left clean and well organized.It’s easy to tell they take pride in their work. The quality, attention to detail, and reliability really stood out compared to other companies I’ve worked with. I would absolutely use Cornerstone Excavation Group again and highly recommend them to anyone needing tree removal, land clearing, or grading done right.

Daniel Murphy8 months ago · Google review

Cornerstone Excavation Group did an excellent job grading the front of my property while my house was being built. The work was done professionally, efficiently, and exactly as promised. The site was left clean, the grading was precise, and it made a big difference in the overall look and drainage of the property. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing excavation or grading work.

Julia Bennet8 months ago · Google review

Cornerstone Excavation Group did an excellent job grading my commercial lot. Very professional, on time, and the work was done exactly as promised. The site was left clean, level, and ready for the next phase. Communication was clear throughout the process and pricing was fair. I would absolutely recommend them for any commercial grading or excavation work.

Roman Teichert8 months ago · Google review

I couldn’t be happier with the quality of work! The attention to detail and craftsmanship were outstanding, and my retaining wall looks amazing now. Everything was done with super high quality, and I’m extremely satisfied with the results. Highly recommend!

Service Area

The Charlotte Metro, Union County and the York County Line

Based in Indian Trail, NC, on the east side of Charlotte, we work the Charlotte metro, Union County and the York County side of South Carolina, across Union, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Gaston counties in North Carolina and York and Lancaster counties in South Carolina.

How We Work

How a Job With Cornerstone Excavation Group Runs

From the first call to the last load hauled off, here is how it goes.

1

Call us

Call or text (980) 315-5707 and tell us what the job is. We ask what the access looks like and when you need it done.

2

We look at the site

We come out to see the ground, the access and where the water goes. The visit and the estimate are free.

3

The plan

We set how the equipment gets in, where the material goes and what order the work runs in. Utility locates go in through NC811 before we dig, and any permit stays in the owner or builder's name.

4

We do the work

The machines come in and the job gets done in the order we planned. Weather moves earthwork, so we tell you when the schedule shifts.

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Cleanup and haul-off

Spoils, brush and demolition material leave on our dump trucks. We grade the ground back before the equipment comes off the site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Land Clearing, Grading and Site Work?

The questions Charlotte-area homeowners and builders ask us most. If yours is not here, call and we will answer it.

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How do you price a job?
Price comes from the size of the dig, the access, how much material moves and where it goes. A pool dig in a tight backyard prices differently than an open lot regrade. Rock, wet ground and haul distance move the number too. Estimates are free, so call (980) 315-5707 and we will come look at the site.
What areas do you work in?
We are based in Indian Trail, in Union County on the east side of Charlotte. We work the Charlotte metro and about 40 miles around us. That takes in Charlotte, Matthews, Monroe, Waxhaw, Weddington, Mint Hill, Stallings, Pineville, Huntersville, Concord and Harrisburg. On the South Carolina side we work Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Rock Hill and Indian Land.
Do you work with home builders and general contractors?
Yes. We do site work for home builders, general contractors, developers and commercial property owners. That covers lot clearing, building pads, footings, utility trenching and the first grade that sets drainage. We work straight for homeowners on backyard jobs too.
Who pulls the permits?
The permit normally stays in the property owner or general contractor's name. We can tell you what the job usually needs and put the site details together for the application. Land-disturbance permits come through the county or city program, so check with your local office. Utility locates go in through NC811 before we dig.
How long does a job take?
A pool dig or a small yard grade is often a day or two. Clearing an acre, a site prep job or a bigger grade runs longer. Residential demolition usually takes one to three days. Rain moves the schedule, since wet clay slows the equipment down.
Do you excavate for swimming pools?
Yes. We dig the hole for new inground pools, to the pool builder's plan and depth. The pool builder builds the pool, and we handle the dirt around it. See what a pool dig covers for access, spoils, backfill and the grade for the deck.
What happens to the dirt, brush and debris?
Spoils from a dig leave the property on our dump trucks. Brush, stumps and demolition material get hauled off the same way. Some owners want clean fill kept on site for grading, and we do that by agreement. We can also bring in fill dirt, gravel and stone for the work.
What else do you handle besides digging and grading?
We take houses, garages, sheds and old slabs down, see residential and light commercial demolition. We build segmental block retaining walls for slopes and erosion control. Farm ponds, stormwater ponds, yard drainage and hauling are ours as well.
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  • (980) 315-5707
  • Indian Trail, NC · serving the Charlotte metro, Union County and the York County side of South Carolina
  • Free estimates · land clearing, grading, site prep, utility lines and demolition

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