Caldwell Framing & Grading

Excavation contractor in Alexander, NC 28701

About this company

Caldwell Framing & Grading is listed as an excavation contractor based in Alexander, North Carolina, in Buncombe County. Federal motor carrier records list 1 drivers and 3 trucks for the company. It is one of 2 excavation and demolition companies in ZIP 28701.

Other excavation and demolition companies nearby

Pinecrest Excavating LLC183 Pinecrest Dr, Alexander

(828) 575-7089

Fleet size

Drivers1

Trucks3

Last federal filing: May 2026. Source: FMCSA.

Strong market, crowded fieldArea profitability for excavation and demolition in ZIP 28701

Housing demand79

Sales pace, new listings and new construction. Source: Zillow

Customer spending power77

Household income and home values

Room for another company8

More crowded than 92% of US ZIPs

Scored against every US ZIP. An index of local conditions, not this company's results.

County context

One of 21 excavation and demolition companies in Buncombe County, NC.

254 general contractors in Buncombe County, NC.

All 549 construction companies in Buncombe County, NC.

ZIP 28701 at a glance

Population: 5,786 (123 per sq mi)
Median age: 41
Households: Median income $108,125 · 52% earn six figures
Housing: 86% owner-occupied
Workforce: 70% labor-force participation · 2.8% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Housing market around ZIP 28701

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$415,000−3.4% past year · +78% in 10 years

12-month value outlook−0.9%Roughly flat

Days to sale agreement60Asheville metro · 55 a year ago

New homes permitted, 20252,028Buncombe County

Listings with a price cut26.9%Asheville metro

Sale price vs list96.9%Asheville metro

New construction sales67Asheville metro, Aug · −31% from last year

Source: Zillow (home values, rent, outlook and metro sales), data through Sep 2026. Permits: U.S. Census Bureau.

Typical home value, last 10 years

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026.

Local building angle: Buncombe County permitted 2,028 new homes in 2025, including 1,018 apartment units. 41% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

Local figures are estimates from public records and Zillow housing data, updated regularly.