COMPLETE HYDRO-EXCAVATION SERVICES
English Trucking & Grading is the ONLY contractor in McDowell County, and one of the only ones in Western NC, providing complete hydro-excavation, jetting, and vacuum combination services. We provide safe, non-destructive excavation solutions for McDowell County and WNC's toughest terrains. Our high-pressure water systems allow for precision utility locating and digging without the risk of damaging infrastructure compared to traditional mechanical methods.
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Our team of hydro-trucks include:
- The Hydro-Vac/Jetter Combo Truck
- The Fire Truck
- The Water-Spraying Truck (Available for Rent or For Hire Washing Services)

Utility Potholing
Safely exposing underground gas, water, and fiber optic lines with zero damage risk to existing infrastructure.

Slot Trenching
Digging narrow, precise trenches for pipe and cable installation, even in frozen ground or hard-packed clay soils.

Debris Removal
High-capacity vacuum systems for rapid cleanup of catch basins, culverts, and specialized site debris.
Industries We Serve
- Municipal Infrastructure & Roadworks
- Residential & Commercial Land Development
- Telecommunications & Utilities
- Industrial Facility Maintenance
