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Barger Grading — Clearing the Way for Your Vision

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Excavating Contractor in Salisbury, NC, and Nearby Areas

Difficult land conditions can bring any development project to a standstill. For property owners, dealing with uneven terrain, overgrown vegetation, or poor drainage creates frustrating delays and safety concerns. At Barger Grading, we’re the trusted excavating contractor in Salisbury, NC, and the surrounding areas, providing reliable solutions to transform challenging properties into stable, usable sites. We understand the headaches that come with preparing land, and our team is here to handle the tough work so you can move forward with your plans smoothly and confidently.

As a family-owned and operated business, we treat your property as if it were our own. We bring years of hands-on experience and a commitment to quality to every jobsite. Our services include pond building and maintenance, land clearing, excavation, grading, demolition, and complete site preparation. We also have structural fill dirt available from our dirt pit, so anyone can stop by and purchase quality fill for their project.

What Our Customers Are Saying

As of December 2025, we’re proud to maintain a perfect 5-out-of-5-star rating on Google. Browse through our latest reviews to see what your neighbors in Salisbury, NC, and nearby areas have to say about their experience with our top-rated excavating contractors.

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Our Comprehensive Service Offerings

A wide dirt path with visible tire tracks leads to a large, cleared area surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

Pond Building and Maintenance

Creating outdoor spaces that feel peaceful and functional begins with our pond building and maintenance service. We design and shape each pond with thoughtful excavation, grading, and water-retention work that supports long-term clarity and stability. Our team also brings a steady, knowledgeable approach that helps your pond become a lasting part of your landscape.

An excavator works on clearing a patch of red dirt near a wooded area, with a house, vehicles, and sheds visible in the background on a grassy field.

Land Clearing

Preparing a property for new use involves land clearing to open the space and remove anything that impedes the site. We take out trees, brush, stumps, and debris, then grade the area so the ground is clean, safe, and ready for future work.

A dirt road curves through a construction site surrounded by tall, leafless trees, with machinery and buildings visible in the distance under a clear sky.

Excavation Services

We offer excavation services for foundations, drainage systems, driveways, sports fields, and other construction needs. Our crew evaluates soil conditions, moves earth, and finishes with proper grading to help keep the site stable and ready for the next phase.

A construction site with a dump truck moving dirt on a cleared, uneven ground under a clear blue sky in Rockwell, North Carolina.

Grading Services

Reliable grading services help shape land into safe, functional surfaces that protect structures and guide water where it needs to go. We adjust slopes, refine contours, and prepare the ground so it performs well for construction, farming, or long-term property use.

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Demolition Services

When you need to remove structures, our demolition services provide a safe and organized way to clear the space. We take down buildings, sheds, barns, mobile homes, and concrete surfaces while handling debris and site cleanup with care.

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Site Preparation

Strong site preparation lays the groundwork for stable building pads, barns, shops, and other structures. We level and reshape the land to create solid, compacted surfaces that support long-term durability and proper drainage.

Our Service Areas

We serve the following areas in North Carolina:
Concord, NC Kannapolis, NC Mooresville, NC Salisbury, NC Thomasville, NC Clemmons, NC Lexington, NC Cleveland, NC Troutman, NC Mocksville, NC
China Grove, NC Midway, NC Landis, NC Union Grove, NC Wallburg, NC Advance, NC Granite Quarry, NC Rockwell, NC Harmony, NC Faith, NC
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Reliable Land Improvement Services for Stronger and Safer Properties

We turn challenging properties into functional, beautiful spaces with our expert services. For property owners dreaming of a backyard oasis, our pond building and maintenance services create and sustain serene water features, from initial design and excavation to ongoing care. We handle all the complexities of construction so you can enjoy a tranquil escape that adds value and beauty to your land.

Overgrown lots and tangled underbrush can stop a project before it even starts. Our land clearing services remove trees, stumps, and dense vegetation, transforming unusable areas into clean, open spaces ready for construction, farming, or landscaping. We take care of the entire process, from clearing to debris removal, leaving you with a perfectly graded site and a fresh start.

For any construction project to succeed, it needs a solid foundation. Our excavation services provide the essential groundwork, whether it's digging for a new home, grading for proper drainage, or preparing a site for a commercial building or athletic field. We expertly shape the earth to create a stable, level base, ensuring your project begins on solid ground and is set up for long-term success.

Why Choose Barger Grading?

We provide dependable excavation services backed by a genuine commitment to our customers and our community.

Family-owned

Our team brings a local, family approach that keeps projects flexible, easy to navigate, and grounded in reliability and trust.

Free estimates

We make planning simple by offering complimentary estimates and consultations for every project.

Special discounts

Veterans can enjoy special discounts as a way of showing appreciation for their service.

Warranty available

Our one-year labor warranty on ponds gives customers confidence that their project is protected.

Excavating Contractor FAQs

Excavation services create level, compacted areas for foundations, driveways, utilities, and buildings, helping homeowners and builders get their projects off to a stable start, suited to the terrain and soil conditions of the area.

Site preparation helps strengthen the project area by removing unsuitable soil, compacting the ground, correcting slope issues, and preparing the land to support buildings, driveways, or agricultural structures common throughout the region.

An excavating contractor in Salisbury, NC, prepares land for construction or improvement by clearing vegetation, digging, grading, shaping terrain, and creating safe, stable surfaces for building pads, ponds, driveways, and utilities.

Excavation contractors evaluate soil types, shape the basin, establish proper depth, install liners or clay, and create overflow or drainage features so ponds in North Carolina hold water, function correctly, and fit naturally into the landscape.

Debris removal clears away roots, rocks, and construction waste, making properties in North Carolina safer to navigate and ready for foundations, grading, or future land improvements.

Take the First Step Toward a Better, More Functional Property

Connect with Barger Grading today and move your project forward with a team that knows how to turn difficult land into dependable, ready-to-build ground. Let us help you create a stronger starting point for whatever comes next.

Contact Information

Business Name: Barger Grading

Address: Salisbury, NC 28147

Phone: 704-762-7143

Business Hours:

Mon - Sat: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Sun: Closed
24 Hour Emergency Service Available

Our Services

Service Areas

Concord, NCKannapolis, NCMooresville, NCSalisbury, NCThomasville, NCClemmons, NCLexington, NCCleveland, NCTroutman, NCMocksville, NCChina Grove, NCMidway, NCLandis, NCUnion Grove, NCWallburg, NCAdvance, NCGranite Quarry, NCRockwell, NCHarmony, NCFaith, NC

Warranties

1 Year Labor Warranty on Ponds

Coupons Offered

Discounts Available for Veterans

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