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UpLand Grading & Septic LLC provides Grading/Excavation, Gravel Driveway Install/repairs, Septic Install/Repairs, Land Clearing, Underbrush Debris, Retaining Walls, Boulders, Gravel Deliveries

08/27/2026

Another Driveway Installation Completed!

Super grateful for the opportunity to tackle this job with Ian Montgomery and for Scott Gardner with Four Seasons Excavating and Hauling for Hauling all our aggregate!

This is a longer post as it was a big job with many aspects but well worth the read! We greatly appreciate your time and interest!!

Here’s a look at one of our most recent driveway and site-development projects. This one was much more than simply spreading gravel — it required careful planning, drainage management, grading, stabilization, and making the most of the raw land for our clients to start off right with their homesites on this property.

We started by meeting with our clients to understand their needs and developing a detailed scope of work. We also provided a property map outlining the planned work so everyone was on the same page before we put the equipment to work.

The Project Included:

Mulching and site preparation in areas designated for spreading excavated material.

Approximately 500' of new driveway installation, including a 30' × 40' parking area.

Excavation and grading for proper drainage and appropriate uphill slopes.

Installation of geotextile fabric to separate the aggregate from surrounding soils and improve long-term stability through compaction and freeze/thaw cycles.

Ballast base layer followed by an ABC/Roadbond finish layer.

Installation of guard rails to help divert surface runoff and reduce aggregate loss and erosion.

Spread excavated soils throughout the property and backfilled along the driveway to grade.

Created a smooth natural shaped drainage ditch that also provides additional parking access for one of the four planned homesites.

Excavated topsoil for a future house site.

Built a terrace using on-site soils.

Seeded and strawed disturbed areas alongside the driveway.

But we didn't stop there.

Additional Site Work:

Installed approximately 200' of ballast on a separate side road providing access to the lower portion of the property and stream.

Regraded the high center of the main driveway.

Added fresh ABC/Roadbond.

Installed two additional guard rails.

Constructed a 20' × 50' RV pad.

For the RV pad, we established the elevations using a laser level, built the pad up in compacted lifts to achieve the proper height and width, installed geotextile fabric, placed a ballast base, and finished it with ABC/Roadbond.

We also installed a separate strip of 3/4" washed aggregate at the RV entrance to help reduce tracking material into the RV, along with a wide driveway apron to make backing the RV into position easier.

We look forward to providing them with some septic installation and more work in the future!

Awesome group of clients we had the opportunity to work for!!

Built for the Long Haul!

Projects like this are a great example of why proper planning and preparation matter! Drainage, soil conditions, slope, stabilization, aggregate selection, and how the entire property will function all play a role in building a driveway and site that will stand up to the conditions Western North Carolina throws at it.

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC, we don't just build driveways — we build them with a plan!

Grading • Driveways • Excavation • Drainage • Site Development • Septic

Where Quality of Work is What We Pride Ourselves On.

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC
Uplandgrading.com
828-513-3847

Ian Montgomery
828-545-3963

08/01/2026

Huge shoutout to Howard for donating a 48" double-wall culvert, Clifton D. Hamlin Grading, LLC - Residential and Commercial for providing aggregate and handling deliveries, and McCrary Stone Service Inc. for also donating aggregate to help restore access to this family's home!

After the recent storm washed out their driveway entrance and left them unable to get to their home, they reached out on Facebook looking for help. It didn't take long for our community to come together and make it happen.

It's moments like these that remind us what makes our community so special. When neighbors help neighbors, incredible things can happen. Thank you to everyone who stepped up to make a difference!

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC
Uplandgrading.com
828-513-3847

07/01/2026

Another project completed, and we're thankful for the opportunity to help another great client! We greatly appreciate their continued support of UpLand Grading & Septic LLC!

This job started with replacing an old, deteriorated railroad tie retaining wall alongside the driveway. We installed a new boulder retaining wall that not only provides lasting support but also gives the property a much cleaner, natural look.

After finishing that portion of the project, our client decided to put the remaining pallet of boulders to good use. We also removed an old cinder block retaining wall at the entrance to their pasture and replaced it with a matching boulder wall to tie everything together.

We truly appreciate every client who trusts UpLand Grading & Septic LLC with their projects. Your support allows us to continue doing what we love while serving our local community.

If you're considering a retaining wall, grading, excavation, septic work, drainage improvements, driveway repairs, or land clearing, we'd be honored to earn your business.

Contact UpLand Grading & Septic LLC today for a free estimate!

Where Quality of Work Is What We Pride Ourselves On.

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC
Uplandgrading.com
828-513-3847

06/24/2026

We were recently referred to these clients by Chris with Wells Pump Service to address several issues with their spring water system.

The original cast iron overflow pipe had deteriorated to the point that it broke apart during removal. We replaced it with 100 feet of new 1" PVC overflow pipe, installed 100 feet of French drain to intercept excess groundwater, and created a new overflow outlet through the side of the concrete spring box. When we excavated the trench for the new overflow pipe and the french drain we carefully set aside the sod to cover the trench once it was backfilled. The grade of the trench was also checked throughout excavation with the laser level to ensure there was consistent drop in height for well functioning drain pipes.

While on site, we also removed and vacuumed out accumulated sediment from inside the spring box, improving water quality and restoring proper flow through the system. There was about 3"-6" of sediment and a larger pile of sediment where the water enters the box.

The result is a cleaner spring system, improved drainage, and reduced potential for water entering the basement.

Thank you to Wells Pump Service for the referral and to our clients for trusting UpLand Grading & Septic LLC with the project!

Need help with spring systems, drainage issues, excavation, septic repairs, or water management?

Give us a call, reach out via fb or our website for booking an assessment!!

Where quality of work is what we pride ourselves on.

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC
Uplandgrading.com
828-513-3847

06/15/2026

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I wanna give a big shout out to Electric Tiger Co. Tiger Bryan for helping me get a cracked exhaust/coolant pipe welded up on my Hino dump truck! It had been making a funny ssshhh sound with the throttle on/off and the exhaust brake had weakened. Went to diagnose the issue and found this gnarly crack that was on a stainless coolant pipe on the exhaust..
It was in an unbelievably tight area to weld and he got it fixed in no time, not only that but turned around from wherever he was at the time to meet me after I'd reached out!
So thankful for him helping me get that fixed as it could've easily caught some of the surrounding areas on fire with the excess heat!
Thank you 😊!
I greatly appreciate you and your time with helping me get back on the road!

06/08/2026

Check out this septic installation we just completed!

We’re incredibly thankful for the amazing clients who continue to support our small business and trust us with their projects!

Initially we excavated and graded their garage site for their monolithic slab and most recently the septic installation for their house.This installation was a challenge do to the amount of rocks and some Volkswagen sized boulders we had to work around on the septic tank hole and in 2 of the drain line locations.

A properly installed septic system protects your home, your health, and the environment — and regular maintenance keeps it working for decades. We recently completed a system for local clients and it turned out great!

What we did:

Excavated the tank hole with an 18" perimeter, deep enough for the 36" of coverage over the driveway area for the inlet pvc, 4" base layer of abc roadbond compacted, and backfilled to specs with abc roadbond.

Used excavated soil to build temporary mounds so our excavator could set perfectly level for the fupper drain line. A level drain line equals even effluent flow and a properly functioning system. The middle and lower drain lines were a challenge due to some massive boulders. We ended up using pvc to get around the boulders and the continued with our drain field.

Installed plumbing, hand shoveled soil on the sides of the chambers to reduce the potential of larger rocks on the chambers as they were walked in, then buried the drain field, and to finish things up we carefully used our excavator with the land planer to carefully add a finished grade to the septic area which leveled out high/low spots and added a finished look to the area so grass can grow. Still a bit rocky but it's a good start!

Why it matters:

Poor placement, uneven drain lines, or improper backfill lead to premature failure, backups, and costly replacements.

Routine maintenance (inspections, pump-outs, and keeping grease/wipes out) extends life and protects your property and local waterways.

Questions about when is it a good time to install or repair septic systems?

For most septic system installations and major repairs in western North Carolina, the best times are usually:

Spring (March–May)
Pros:

Soil is typically moist enough for proper excavation and compaction.

Easier to establish grass and ground cover afterward.

Temperatures are comfortable for crews.

Cons:

Heavy spring rains can delay work.

Saturated soil may make some sites difficult to access.

Fall (September–November)
Pros:

Often considered the ideal season.

Drier conditions reduce mud and site damage.

Cooler temperatures make excavation easier.

Less risk of weather delays than spring.

Cons:

Contractors can be busy before winter, so scheduling ahead helps.

Summer (June–August)
Pros:

Generally dry conditions.

Easier site access.

Cons:

Extremely dry, hard soils can slow excavation.

Heat can be challenging for workers.

Winter (December–February)
Pros:

Contractors may have more availability.

Sometimes easier to get permits and inspections scheduled.

Cons:

Frozen ground can make excavation more difficult.

Wet winter conditions can damage lawns and driveways.

Snow and ice can cause delays.

Emergency Repairs
If a septic system is backing up, surfacing sewage, or failing, repairs should be completed as soon as possible regardless of season. Waiting often increases repair costs and can create health and environmental issues.

For around our areas, fall is usually the most favorable overall, with spring being a close second. If you're installing a new system as part of site development, it's also wise to schedule the septic work before major landscaping and driveway finishing to avoid rework and site damage.

If it's for a repair, working around the weather is best to ensure your system is functioning properly!

Need a licensed, detail-oriented septic install or repair?
Reach out to us!

Where quality of work is what we pride ourselves on.

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC
Uplandgrading.com
828-513-3847

05/31/2026

Is the recent rains leaving your driveway in a rut?

Let UpLand Grading straighten that out for you!

Our track steer with the land planer attachment is designed to recover and use existing aggregate to smooth out the surface of your driveway.
It'll fill in the low spots/ruts.

Using and recovering the existing aggregate with the land planer helps reduce the potential need of adding fresh aggregate, which can add up quickly in costs.

Where quality of work is what we pride ourselves on.

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC
Uplandgrading.com
828-513-3847

05/27/2026

Here's some after and before photos of a septic tank lid repair we provided our clients!
We made the lid a bit thicker, reinforced with 2 layers of fiberglass rebar, 6" standard septic tank riser set in the concrete, easy access lid with no heavy lifting and a whole lot safer with a kid catcher installed. Used concrete bonding agent to rework the top of the tank, set our new lid/riser into place, applied more concrete bonding agent with a layer of high strength concrete around the perimeter of our lid and the tank to reduce the potential of drainage runoff into the tank and fixed the surrounding soils back into place. The old lid was 3" thick and deteriorating.

Safe, solid and easy to access!!

Where quality of work is what we pride ourselves on.

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC
Uplandgrading.com
828-513-3847

05/21/2026

New septic installation officially underway!

Big thanks to Scott Gardner with Four Seasons Excavating and Hauling for making time in his day to bring some loads of aggregate for this tank installation! I appreciate you!!

The soil conditions were pretty rocky on this one, so we took the extra steps necessary to ensure the tank had a solid, long-lasting foundation. We excavated the tank location to the proper depth, then installed and compacted a 4” base layer of crushed stone (ABC road bond) to create a stable, level base for the tank.

Once the tank was carefully set into place, we checked level in both directions before slowly backfilling with additional crushed stone in compacted lifts all the way to the top of the tank. We then installed the outlet PVC, verified the baffles were open and functioning properly, installed the sanitary tee and effluent filter, fastened the lids, and marked/measured the inlet location for the plumber to tie in the house side plumbing.

After everything was checked over, we carefully backfilled the septic tank installation back to grade.

A proper installation matters — especially in difficult ground conditions — and taking the time to do things correctly now helps prevent problems later. Looking forward to seeing this project come together!

Reach out to UpLand Grading & Septic LLC for your next project!
We'll get it done right and with quality!

For a full list of services visit our website.
You can also book your free site assessment there as well or reach out via fb or call/text.

We greatly appreciate your time and interest in supporting our small business!

Where quality of work is what we pride ourselves on.

UpLand Grading & Septic LLC
Uplandgrading.com
828-513-3847

05/19/2026

Seen this guy earlier today at the Mars Hill Napa buying 2 fuel cans and the again at the fuel station filling them. Asked him if he'd broke down and he said he ran out of fuel about a mile or so away from Mars Hill. I'd given him a wrench and told him how to bleed the fuel lines.
A little time had passed by and when I was on my way back to Weaverville to pickup my oldest son he was still there. On our way home we turned around and pulled over to help him out. This is a smile of relief and a smile of him getting back on the road.

May good deeds brighten the road behind you Jude.

Address

Marshall, NC
28753

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm
Saturday	7am - 6pm

Telephone

(828) 513-3847

Website

http://Uplandgrading.com/

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