I'm in search of a company that can remove a dirt hill from some property.
The hill is ~70'x 70'x 20'. It can not just be leveled, as the dirt will have to be removed.
The companies I have already contacted have extremely high bids, or say the job is too small for them.

If anyone has any contacts or experiences with any companies I would greatly appreciate some guidance.

10/28/2009 12:17:07 PM

sounds like a prospect for a motorsports park to me

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10/28/2009 12:46:38 PM

Someone might be willing to come get the dirt for free. Try putting it on craigslist.

10/28/2009 1:14:14 PM

^yep, you can usually find people looking for fill dirt...I actually need 1 or 2 cubic yards, but that would barely make a dent in your problem.

10/28/2009 1:19:28 PM

That is my fear with CL. I need it all gone, and can't just have parts of it taken.

10/28/2009 1:45:41 PM

how much are you expecting it to cost? just based on the limited information you've provided, that sounds like a ~$50,000 job.

[Edited on October 28, 2009 at 2:10 PM. Reason : maybe half of that if it's only 20' at the center and tapered off.]

10/28/2009 2:09:44 PM

First, you need to determine if someone can use your soil as structural fill. I can come by and check it out if you want. (no charge)

Second, if this soil is good, you need to call up some grading contractors close to you and tell them you have about 3600 cy of good fill available for free or cheap ($1/cy). If the soil is bad, it gets more difficult. It can only be used in green areas and cannot be used as structural fill. It will be very difficult to find someone to want it.

10/28/2009 2:32:15 PM

Depending on where you live you may need a permit for that much site work. If you are in the sticks it probably won't matter though.

10/28/2009 8:31:34 PM

keep an eye on the free section on craigslist there are always people wanting mass quantities

10/28/2009 8:42:52 PM

you need a bunch of rednecks with shovels, pickup trucks, and a few cases of beer.

10/28/2009 9:01:30 PM

10/28/2009 9:21:08 PM

The dirt mound is a shallow dome shape.
We want it done for $5000 or less hopefully.
The dirt should be good for anything that people want. It currently is growing grass really well.
There are even a couple small trees people could have as well.

Permit? More info?

10/28/2009 10:03:12 PM

1) put an ad on craigslist
2) rent a bobcat to do minor grading work once the bulk is gone

<$1000

10/29/2009 12:19:45 AM

Anyone know how much it costs to fill in a gravel road that's been worn down? Its on a hill, so erosion has taken its toll over the last 25+ years, and now there are deep ruts running probably 70-80 feet.

I guess I can call for estimates, but I'm just trying to ballpark the cost before i even bother.

10/29/2009 9:48:18 AM

It depends.

You need to fill the ruts, compact the road, and fine grade the subgrade before getting the stone. Once that is done you probably should place about 6 inches of stone. I recommend just using reject ABC or whatever is cheap. You don't need DOT approved stone for your use.

I could give you a rough estimate.
Is it in Raleigh? Where specifically?
How long is the road way?
What is the grade on the hill? (how many feet does it drop over the total length?)

10/29/2009 11:16:35 AM

Quote :

"The dirt should be good for anything that people want. It currently is growing grass really well."

are you basing your "good for anything that people want" on anything? you need to determine if it can be used as structural fill, take up the offer to have someone check it out for you.

10/29/2009 11:47:38 AM

^already working on it.

10/29/2009 12:36:25 PM

Quote :

"Anyone know how much it costs to fill in a gravel road that's been worn down? Its on a hill, so erosion has taken its toll over the last 25+ years, and now there are deep ruts running probably 70-80 feet. I guess I can call for estimates, but I'm just trying to ballpark the cost before i even bother. You need to fill the ruts, compact the road, and fine grade the subgrade before getting the stone. Once that is done you probably should place about 6 inches of stone. I recommend just using reject ABC or whatever is cheap. You don't need DOT approved stone for your use. "

tractor + box blade + one afternoon is all you need

10/29/2009 1:44:02 PM

Shoot an email to jwright@wrightcontracting.us

His name is Joseph Wright, he has started a small grading company and is an NCSU alum.

10/29/2009 4:03:39 PM

I bet you got prices between $30k and $40k.

I am an estimator for a utility contractor, and that is how much it would be for me to do the job.

The trucking alone is $26k, and that is if you found somewhere to take it inside of an hour round-trip.

If you change your mind, let me know, and I can be there in a matter of days and be finished in 4 days.

If you want me to seed it over when I am done, add another grand.



add: Since you are not disturbing more than 1 acre, you do not need a grading permit, so there are no permit fees or anything like that.

[Edited on October 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM. Reason : .]

10/29/2009 4:40:03 PM

Its in Charlotte, right on Lake Wylie near the SC line. Its a fairly steep grade, to the point that if the gravel starts giving then the tires on my small car can spin.

10/29/2009 7:00:27 PM