Grading & Land Clearing
Residential & Light Commercial
Precision At Scale.
Grading, land clearing, excavation, demolition, and concrete for homeowners and local businesses in Hickory, NC. Done right, done on time — every time.
✓ 20+ Years Experience
✓ Licensed & Insured
✓ Free On-Site Estimates
✓ Owner-Operated
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What We Do
Core Capabilities
We own the iron. We employ the best operators. We deliver.
01
Grading & Excavation
Precise lot grading, trenching, and earth-moving for new home builds, driveways, drainage, and landscaping.
02
Land Clearing
Full site clearing for residential lots and light commercial pads — trees, brush, stumps, and debris removed cleanly.
03
Concrete Work
Driveways, patios, walkways, footings, and slabs — residential and small commercial poured right.
04
Demolition
Safe tear-downs of structures, sheds, pools, slabs, and old concrete — cleaned up and hauled off so your project can begin.
Plus 5 more: Retaining Walls, Emergency & Storm Cleanup, Site Development, Land Development, Crane Service. See all 9 services →
Recent Work
Work Done Right Here
Every project in Hickory, NC and the surrounding area. No stock photos — just real work by real operators.
Excavation & Concrete
Residential Driveway & Pad
Demolition & Site Cleanup
Old Barn Demolition
100%
Local & Owner-Run
About Us
Your Property.
Our Commitment.
At Platinum Construction & Crane, we treat every residential lot and local business site like it's our own. We show up on time, work clean, and communicate throughout.
No surprises on the bill. No excuses on the timeline. Just dependable work by operators who take pride in what they do.
Our StoryWhy Choose Us
Six Reasons Hickory Homeowners
& Businesses Choose Platinum
20+ Years of Experience
Two decades moving earth and pouring concrete across the Hickory area. We've seen the ground conditions, the permitting, and the pitfalls — and we plan for them.
Owner-Operated
You deal directly with the people running the equipment. No call center, no layers — just straight answers from the crew doing your work.
We Own the Iron
Our own machines and our own operators mean tighter scheduling, better cost control, and no subcontractor finger-pointing on your site.
Straight, Honest Quotes
No hidden fees and no scope creep billed after the fact. The number we give you is the number you pay.
Clean Jobsites
We haul off debris, rake clean, and leave your property ready for the next trade — every time.
Flawless Safety Record
Careful, certified operators and a safety-first approach protect your property and everyone on site.
What Customers Say
Real Work, Real Local Results
A few words from homeowners and businesses across the greater Hickory area. Have us out for a free estimate and see for yourself.
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★★★★★
"Cleared and graded our lot faster than we expected, and left it spotless. Showed up when they said they would and the quote was exactly what we paid."
H
Verified Customer
New home lot prep
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★★★★★
"Replaced a long gravel drive with poured concrete. Great communication start to finish, and the finished slope drains perfectly. Would hire again."
M
Verified Customer
Driveway & pad
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★★★★★
"They took down an old barn and hauled every bit of it off in a day. Professional, safe, and no surprises on the bill."
R
Verified Customer
Demolition & cleanup
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions Hickory-area homeowners and businesses ask most. Don't see yours? Call (828) 764-3306.
What areas does Platinum Construction & Crane serve?
We're based in Hickory, NC and serve homeowners and local businesses across Catawba, Caldwell, Burke, Alexander, and Iredell counties, plus the Lake Norman area. Not sure if you're in range? Call (828) 764-3306 — we're happy to discuss travel for the right project.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We provide free on-site estimates for all residential and light commercial projects. We walk every job before we quote so there are no surprises for either of us — just a clear, honest written price.
What services do you provide?
Grading and excavation, land clearing, concrete work, demolition, retaining walls, emergency and storm cleanup, site development, land development, and crane service — nine services handled by one crew.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Platinum Construction & Crane is licensed and insured, and we run careful, certified operators on every job to protect your property and everyone on site.
How big are the projects you take on?
We handle projects roughly from $5K to $500K — from a single residential driveway or lot clearing up through full site development for local businesses.
How soon can you start?
It depends on the season and scope, but we respect your schedule and communicate throughout. Call us with your project details and we'll give you a realistic timeline along with your estimate.
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No Pressure.
No Cost. Just Honest Answers.
Tell us a little about your project and we'll get back to you — usually a same-day response during business hours. We treat every site like it's our own: no high-pressure sales, no surprise fees. Just a thorough evaluation and an honest quote.
- Free, no-obligation on-site evaluation & written estimate
- Prompt service — we walk every job before we quote
- Transparent pricing — the number we give you is the number you pay
- Owner-operated · you talk to the people doing the work
- Licensed & insured · clean, respectful jobsites
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Service Area
Serving the Greater Hickory Region
Based in Hickory, NC and working across the surrounding counties — from Lake Norman up through the foothills.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call — we're happy to discuss travel for the right project.