Heavy Earthwork,
Pond Construction &
Bulk Site Supplies
Based in Sanford, NC. We build and repair ponds, grade driveways and building pads, and deliver gravel, mulch, topsoil, and fill dirt throughout Central North Carolina.
Recent Projects In Central North Carolina
Real jobs, real equipment, real results. Take a look at recent pond builds, equipment loading, site preparation, and commercial clearing executed by Knights Construction.
Pond Construction
Completed Farm Pond & Dock
Custom-excavated farm pond engineered with compacted clay core, clear water depth, shoreline stabilization, and wooden dock in Central North Carolina.
Heavy Excavation
Site Clearing & Bulk Earthwork
Heavy track excavator actively loading Knights dump truck for lot clearing, tree removal, and building pad site prep.
Clay Core Keyway
Pond Basin & Dam Excavation
Excavation down to impermeable North Carolina red clay bedrock, shaping dam embankments and core cutoff trenches to prevent water leakage.
Hauling & Delivery
Tandem Dump Truck Fleet
Heavy tandem axle dump truck and heavy duty transport trailers delivering 1 to 15-ton loads of crushed stone, mulch, and soils direct to jobsites.
Recreation & Farm
Finished Scenic Pond
Beautiful agricultural watering and recreational pond installation with clean banks and grass seeding.
Winter Management
24/7 Commercial Snow Plowing
Heavy 4x4 plow trucks clearing commercial parking lots, retail plazas, and private roadways during winter storm conditions.
Our Core Service Capabilities
Every project is handled with precision machinery, proper soil hydrology, laser-guided grading, and strict adherence to North Carolina building codes.
Pond Installation & Repair →
Custom farm ponds, recreational lakes, and retention basins. Engineered with impermeable clay core keyway cutoff trenches down to bedrock, bentonite clay leak sealing, and emergency riprap spillways.
- Clay core keyway cutoff trench into bedrock
- Sodium bentonite leak remediation & sealing
- Overflow pipes, risers & riprap spillways
Driveway & Pothole Repair →
Permanent repairs designed for Carolina red clay. We scarify the sub-base, crown the road at 3-4% so stormwater sheds into ditches, and roll-compact dense crusher run ABC stone that locks together like concrete.
- Heavy box grading & crown restoration
- Deep pothole compaction (stops washout cycle)
- Tailgate stone spreading & vibratory rolling
Backfilling to Code →
Guaranteed code-compliant foundation backfilling for new home builds and additions. Proper lift compaction, foundation drain tile protection, and positive slope away from masonry walls to pass municipal inspection.
- Per NC Residential Code R404 & R401.3 standards
- Waterproofing & French drain protection
- Re-inspection coverage at no extra charge
House & Building Pads →
Engineered foundation pads for custom homes, workshops, garages, and pole barns. Dual-slope laser leveling and multi-ton vibratory compaction in uniform lifts prevent structural settling and concrete cracking.
- Laser cut & fill grade balancing
- Heavy vibratory roller lift compaction
- Slab, crawlspace, or stem wall ready
Land & Lot Clearing →
Complete site clearing for new residential builds, commercial tracts, and pasture reclamation. Tree felling, heavy stump grubbing, root raking, and debris hauling with heavy track excavators.
- Heavy stump extraction & root grubbing
- Underbrush mulching & tree removal
- Clean rough grade ready for building
Septic System Repairs →
Surgical excavation to troubleshoot and repair failing drain fields, collapsed transfer pipes, clogged distribution boxes, and sunken septic tank risers with minimal lawn disruption.
- Lateral line & drain field repair
- Distribution box & header pipe replacement
- Precision mini-excavator operation
Bulk Materials & Site Supplies Delivery
Supplying Central NC general contractors, landscapers, and property owners with clean stone, organic mulch, and structural soils. Delivered by our tandem dump truck fleet with tailgate spreading available.
Granite Aggregates
Gravel & Stone
// ABC CRUSHER RUN • #57 STONE • RIPRAPDense-graded granite ABC crusher run for rock-hard driveway bases, clean #57 stone for septic drainage, and heavy riprap for ditch erosion control.
- ABC Stone (Crusher Run)
- #57 Clean Washed Granite
- Class A & B Heavy Riprap
- Pea Gravel & River Stone
Organic Mulch
Bulk Mulch
// HARDWOOD • PINE BARK • NATURALPremium double-shredded hardwood and mini-nugget pine bark mulch for moisture retention, weed suppression, and pristine residential landscaping.
- Double-Shredded Hardwood
- Dark Brown Organic Pine Bark
- Natural Red Cedar Available
- Moisture Retentive & Weed Barrier
Rich Organic Soil
Screened Topsoil
// DEBRIS-FREE • PLANTING READYMechanically screened, rich loam topsoil free of rocks, roots, and clay clumps. Essential for new turf seeding, sod installations, garden beds, and final grading.
- 1/2-Inch Screened Dark Loam
- Free of Rocks, Clumps & Roots
- Ideal for Bermuda & Fescue Lawns
- pH-Balanced Garden Topsoil
Structural Fill
Fill Dirt & Clay
// STRUCTURAL COMPACTABLE FILLClean structural fill dirt and heavy compaction Carolina red clay. Ideal for building pad core construction, foundation backfilling, and filling deep erosion gullies.
- High-Clay Content for Compaction
- Pad Sub-Base & Trench Filling
- Clean & Free of Construction Trash
- Mass Yardage Pricing Available
Before & After Driveway Transformation
Illustrative example: drag the slider to compare a rutted road with a graded, compacted stone surface. Contact us for recent project photos.
Vibratory-Rolled ABC Stone
Severe Mud Ruts & Potholes
Why Normal Pothole Patching Fails
Most property owners shovel loose gravel into a hole. In 3 weeks, vehicle tires and heavy rainfall push it right back out.
We scarify and rip up the underlying hardpan clay, re-establish a 3-4% center crown so rainwater sheds into side ditches, and vibrate-roll compact graded crushed stone with fines to form a solid interlocking road crust.
Generations Deep in Carolina Dirt & Heavy Machinery
At Knights Construction and Supplies, heavy equipment, timber clearing, and precision grading isn't just a trade—it is a family heritage passed down across three generations. From hauling towering North Carolina timber out of dense pine forests to excavating multi-acre farm ponds and compacting code-guaranteed building pads, our family has worked this land with our own hands.
When you hire Knights, you're working directly with a family whose reputation is on every truck and whose handshake is their bond.
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