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Get my free estimate Or call 704-579-2837Land clearing, landscaping, and hardscaping across the Carolinas.
Carter Contracting is locally owned and fully insured. From clearing and grading to retaining walls, patios, drainage, and planting, we handle the whole project, and every estimate is free.
- Free estimates
- Fully insured
- Locally owned
Our services
Hire us for one service or bundle them into a single job, from the first tree to the last bed of mulch.
Landscape & landscape design
We design and plant beds, borders, and outdoor spaces that fit your home and your yard.
- Landscape design
- Planting beds, shrubs, and trees
- Mulch, river rock, and edging
- Sod and seeding
Hardscape & retaining walls
Retaining walls, patios, walkways, and seat walls built from block, pavers, and natural stone.
- Block and stone retaining walls
- Paver patios and walkways
- Seat walls and stone columns
- Stacked stone planting beds
Grading & site preparation
We shape the ground for building pads, yards, and driveways so whatever goes on top has a solid start.
- Rough and finish grading
- Building pads and gravel drives
- Yard leveling
- Prep for lawns, patios, and walls
Land clearing & forestry mulching
We clear trees, brush, and debris from lots and acreage, and we mulch brush and small trees on site, so the land is ready to build on or use.
- Tree and brush removal
- Stump and debris removal
- Lot clearing for new builds
- Forestry mulching of brush and small trees
- Excavator and dozer work
Irrigation & drainage solutions
We move water where you want it, with irrigation for your lawn and beds and drainage for wet spots and downspouts.
- Downspout and yard drainage
- Gravel and stepping-stone drain paths
- Irrigation systems for lawns and beds
- Grading to move water away from the house
What we can do for you
Common questions
Have another question? Call 704-579-2837 or send a request below and we'll answer it there.
Get a free estimateIs the estimate really free?
Yes. Every estimate is free, with no obligation. Tell us what you want done and we'll look at the property, talk through the work, and give you a price.
How do I get the 10% web discount?
Request your free estimate through this website and leave the discount box checked on the form. We'll apply 10% off to your job.
What areas do you work in?
We serve North Carolina and South Carolina. If you're not sure we cover your property, send the address with your request or give us a call.
What services do you offer?
Landscape and landscape design, hardscape and retaining walls, grading and site preparation, land clearing and forestry mulching, and irrigation and drainage solutions.
Are you licensed and insured?
Carter Contracting is fully insured and locally owned. If you need proof of insurance for your project, just ask and we'll send it.
What does a free estimate involve?
You send a request or call us, we talk through what you want, and we look at the property. Then you get a clear price before any work starts.
Can you handle a whole project, or just one part?
Either. We can clear the lot, grade it, build the walls and patio, and finish with planting and drainage, or take on just the one piece you need.
What's the difference between land clearing and forestry mulching?
Clearing removes trees, brush, and stumps so the land can be built on or used. Mulching grinds brush and small trees into mulch on site, which leaves the ground covered instead of hauling it all away. We'll tell you which fits your lot.
How long will my project take?
It depends on the size and the type of work. A small planting bed takes far less time than clearing acreage or building a patio with retaining walls. We'll give you a realistic timeline with your estimate.
Can you help me figure out what I want?
Yes. If you're not sure where to start, we can talk through ideas for your yard, whether that's a patio, a retaining wall, a planting design, or fixing a drainage problem.
Can you fix drainage and standing water problems?
Yes. We install drainage solutions like dry creek beds and drainage paths, and we can work irrigation into the plan so water goes where it should.
Do you clean up when the job is done?
Yes. Cleanup is part of the job, and we leave the site in good shape when we finish.
How do I get started?
Fill out the form below or call 704-579-2837. Tell us a bit about your property and what you're thinking, and we'll get back to you.
How a job runs
From your first call to the final cleanup, here is what to expect.
Request your estimate
Fill out the form or call 704-579-2837. Tell us about your property and what you want done.
We see the property
We come out, look at the site, and talk through your ideas. Bring your questions, we'll answer them.
Plan and price
You get a clear plan and price before any work starts, so you know what to expect.
We do the work
Our crew brings the right equipment and handles the clearing, grading, walls, patios, planting, or drainage.
Cleanup and walkthrough
We clean up the site and go over the finished job with you to make sure you're happy.
Locally owned. Fully insured.
Hey, my name is Erik Carter, owner of Carter Contracting. I started this company right out of high school, but the work has been part of my life much longer. I grew up learning the trade alongside my pawpaw, and working beside him is where I learned what honest, hard work looks like.
Today, Carter Contracting handles landscaping and landscape design, hardscape and retaining walls, grading and site preparation, land clearing and forestry mulching, and irrigation and drainage. Whether it's a single planting bed or acres of wooded lot, every project gets the same care and attention.
We take pride in what we do. That means being upfront about pricing, treating your property with respect, and cleaning up when the work is done. We're locally owned and fully insured, and we're proud to serve customers across North Carolina and South Carolina.
When you call Carter Contracting, you're talking to the owner. I'd be glad to walk your property, hear what you have in mind, and give you a free estimate.
- Estimates
- Free, with no obligation
- Insurance
- Fully insured
- Ownership
- Locally owned
- Services
- Landscape, hardscape, grading, land clearing & forestry mulching, irrigation and drainage
- Service area
- North Carolina and South Carolina
Get your free estimate
Tell us about your property and what you need done. We'll look at the job and give you a clear price.
- Free estimate, no obligation
- Locally owned and fully insured
- Serving North Carolina and South Carolina