North Georgia Site Prep Specialists
More than 15 years of experience in grading, excavation, land clearing, and driveways.
From our home base in Ellijay, Georgia, RC Grading & Hauling provides grading, excavation, driveway construction, drainage, land clearing, and asphalt paving services throughout the area of Gilmer, Fannin, Pickens, Cherokee, and Dawson counties.
We provide North Georgia’s expert grading service for steep grades, structural site work and long-term drainage solutions.
North Georgia’s unique terrain is our claim to fame. Our North Georgia terrain experts can provide professional grading to level the ground, divert water away from your home or business and put your property in a finished condition for driveways, grading or new home sites.
For years our professional excavating contractors have been delivering quality grading and site preparation services throughout North Georgia. We’re trusted to get the job done right on even the most challenging grading jobs. From big jobs to very small jobs professional work is delivered that keeps your job site safe and ready for the next phase of your project.
North Georgia’s mountains present unique challenges when it comes to grading and land development. Our team of professional excavating contractors specialize in mountain grading, excavation, drainage and driveway installations. We know how to get the job done right the first time and make sure your mountain home site is ready for its next phase of development.
More than just dirt, our engineers consider the proposed structure, grade changes, drainage characteristics and soil conditions when determining the right kind of finish for your property. We’ll work with you to make sure your job site or new home is graded to protect against erosion and provide long-term drainage solutions.


EXCELLENT Based on 70 reviews Posted on Google Gary HarrisonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. RC Grading did a phenomenal job fixing a three-quarter mile stretch of horrendous dirt/gravel road. They were kind and proficient and did more than they said they would do in a perfectly timely manner. I could not ask for a better result.Posted on Google Matt RushingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and team were great! Roadwork and land clearing/leveling was excellent! Quality work! Would highly recommend these guys!!Posted on Google Josh WeaverTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service-- needed many loads of dirt and gravel brought to a tough to reach area in a short timeframe and came through in a big way for my project. 10/10, will use again.Posted on Google GeorgeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andy did a great job on resurfacing my gravel driveways and I would highly recommendPosted on Google Michael HofmannTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very reasonable price, did a great job!Posted on Google Barak and Kim SternbergTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Updating this review because we needed more work done on our property and I can’t do a second review. We chose RC Grading again and glad we did. Still 5 stars!! Once again they did an excellent job. They cleared more land around our house site, leveled out and graveled a spot for our camper and put another layer of gravel down on the driveway. They were efficient and communicated well while doing the project. We still highly recommend them! RC Grading & Hauling did our driveway which is 1/3 of a mile long this past summer. We were just now able to come and see it this December and they did an excellent job! They are very nice and care about their customer service. Get all the quotes you want but chose these guys, they will do the best job.Posted on Google Elliott BaileyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I contacted them on a Saturday afternoon about paving our steep, gravel driveway that had begun to wash away and addressing a crevice that had formed between the driveway and paved road. We connected again the following day, Sunday, and I sent multiple pics to Joe. Joe came out the following day, but we had left to drive back home. He called and we shared various options on how he could address the driveway. We agreed paving with asphalt would be best. He gave us the cost, we sent a deposit, and he said he'd work us in over the next couple of months since it was a smaller job. It is a vacation cabin for us and we weren't there, so that was OK. His team came out, did a nice job, sent pics, and left the property in such a way we couldn't tell they were there with the exception of the new driveway being in place. They had also roped it off to keep folks from driving on it. When we later arrived, about a month or so after it was paved, I blew off the leaves and noticed a crack in the pavement. I sent Joe pics and he and Charles came out the next day, examined it, explained what happened, and they already have it on the books for repair. I appreciate their attentiveness, responsiveness, and fairness. I would certainly use them again and highly recommend them to anyone who is considering a job that involves any type of paving.Posted on Google Eric RuthmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys are great!! Friendly, thorough, and fair. Need I say more? Hire them. Cheers!Posted on Google Linda LydayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing company! They happily worked with us when we had to reschedule at the last minute. They were able to complete our project within our time line and it looks incredible. They are a family owned business and the quality of work and professionalism speaks for itself. We wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend them to everyone we know for any or all of the services they provide!Posted on Google Dana PerezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you want knowledge and grading by experts, this is your team! They will speak truth and use the best rock and materials in the market. Making the Project last! Thank you RC GRADING!!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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Based in Ellijay, Georgia, RC Grading & Hauling serves much of the region with commercial and residential grading, excavation, driveway installation and repair, drainage services, land clearing and asphalt paving. We serve Gilmer, Fannin, Pickens, Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Murray and Whitfield counties.



When it comes to grading, think professionally done and well-drained. Professional grading provides sloped surfaces for drainage and construction of buildings, landscapes and more.

Driveway construction and enhancement, including gravel driveway building, grading and drainage, provide beautiful, long-lasting entrances to your home.

Land clearing removes trees,brushes,debris,vegetation and anything else that would impede work on your project,including driveways,construction,landscaping and more.

Drainage systems are installed to divert water away from buildings and other structures and control erosion on your property.
Professional grading services can prevent long-term structural damage to your property by ensuring good drainage, while at the same time protecting and maintaining your foundation from the damaging effects of the weather. Professionally graded sites offer level work surfaces to install your driveway, landscape, and buildings on, while also providing proper drainage to slopes and ravines and preventing erosion.
Yes. North Georgia terrain can sometimes be a little intimidating, but fear not! We have all the right tools and equipment to get the job done right!
Yes. FREE in-person consultations are available. You will be completely satisfied with the work and know exactly what to expect when it comes to payment.
We carry General Liability, Workers Comp and Commercial Auto insurance. A qualified, GSWCC Level 1-B certified inspector is also available on staff.
It depends on the scale of the project along with the weather conditions. A rough estimate of the amount of time will be provided during your FREE in-person consultation.