Updated: May 22, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
911 NC Hwy 96 East, Youngsville, NC, 27596
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Oakes Grading Site Work Contractor
Serving Youngsville and surrounding areas in North Carolina, Oakes Grading brings 25 years of experience to site preparation and land development projects. The company specializes in grading services, including the leveling and reshaping of land for residential and commercial construction sites. Oakes Grading works with property owners, builders, and developers to prepare sites for new construction, address drainage concerns, and manage erosion control. Their projects typically involve excavation, lot clearing, and the installation of driveways or access roads, ensuring proper site elevation and runoff management. Oakes Grading applies industry-standard equipment and proven grading techniques to complete projects efficiently and according to local regulations. Focused on the demands of North Carolina’s soil and landscape, Oakes Grading offers practical solutions tailored to each property’s requirements. The company maintains a longstanding presence in the Youngsville community, supporting both new development and improvement projects throughout the region.
Oakes Grading Contact Information
Phone Number: (919) 818-8702
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Address: 911 NC Hwy 96 East, Youngsville, NC 27596
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Oakes Grading Youngsville
Quality
105
92nd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Oakes Grading has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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13 projects
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2024 |
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12 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Oakes Grading has worked on at least
31.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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10 projects
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Demolitions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Oakes Grading mostly works on
demolition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $29,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Replace expired permit # demo-017610-2024 demolish/remove existing residential structure shed(s) trees and concrete driveway located on private property
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEMO-015967-2025
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tree impact permit for installation of tree protection fence around existing 24 dbh poplar tree along bickett blvd. for protection of city trees in the right-of-way. tree protection fence to remain throughout the duration of the project
Valuation:
$29,000
Permit #:
UF-019429-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Landscape agreement has been issued for 2023. plant (2) 3-inch caliper shade tree in 7 ft. planting area behind the sidewalk in right-of-way along lynn rd. and protect (1) existing 10-inch beech in the sight-of-way behind the sidewalk. plant (3) 3-inch caliper medium maturing trees in 6 ft. planting area between the curb and sidewalk in the right-of-way along jean dr. new single famil... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
UF-060642-2022
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Project includes the conversion of an existing office building to a self-storage facility. site construction includes an ada parking space near the leasing area expansion repaving of the loading area and associated infrastructure
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SC-027050-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace expired permit # demo-030705-2023 remove duplex and all improvements as well a the two street trees per asr-0114-2022
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEMO-020063-2025
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit
8008 Nc39 Highway, South Henderson, NC, 27537
2023-08-14
Removing existing fuel dispensers and replacing with new dispensers. installation of approximately 20 ft. of new diesel product line and submersible pump.minimum electrical to disconnect old dispensers and reconnect new dispensers as well as wiring for new submersible pump. note: all electrical work will be at the pump island and diesel tank. nothing electrical will change inside the ...
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
I-23-2056
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
44 willow oak to be protected in the right-of-way. critical root zone extends beyond the tree protection fence but the protection fence is shown with tpf to allow for the demolish of the house. installation and inspection of tree protection fence located in accordance with approved plans in required
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
UF-050958-2023
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Protection of 3 existing crape myrtles in the right-of-way along new bern ave with tree protection fence. protection of trees at 1619 new bern ave with a tree protection fence line moving perpendicularly from new bern ave and not blocking the sidewalk is required. removal of all other trees on the 1617 new bern ave property must be removed
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
UF-028013-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tier-1 ~han-dee hugo's #53~ demolish convenience store building car wash building fuel canopy 6 fuel pumps and associated parking. construct new 3, 825 sf convenience store building with 5 fuel pumps and canopy plus associated parking. grading 1.05 acres
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SC-030710-2021
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tier-1 ~han-dee hugo's #53~ demolish convenience store building car wash building fuel canopy 6 fuel pumps and associated parking. construct new 3, 825 sf convenience store building with 5 fuel pumps and canopy plus associated parking. grading 1.05 acres
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
LDG-030696-2021
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition and removal of entire dwelling. asbestos survey has been completed on the dwelling (see attached report) site to be stabilized. seeded and mulched once demolish is complete
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
SC-018429-2023
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition and removal of entire dwelling. asbestos survey has been completed on the dwelling (see attached report) site to be stabilized. seeded and mulched once demolish is complete
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
DEMO-007813-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trade: remove of exist generator fuel tank replacenew natural gas generator and ats
Valuation:
$465,186
Permit #:
23295
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Css commercial ap...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition (1) 24x40 and (2) column gas canopy on property shown on site plan and engineered drawings and canopy fascia 2-b consty u occ 960 sf
Valuation:
$71,779
Permit #:
ELENR-001361-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of (2) fuel lines and adding (1) addtional dispenser. minimal electric work to be done. disconnect and reconnect
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
I-24-744
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alt: 2 new fuel tanks replace canopy
Valuation:
$990,000
Permit #:
202401154
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Perform asbestos survey and remove existing detached house
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEMO-028659-2025
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removal of existing fuel tanks and lines and replace with new fule tanks and fuel lines. also any associated electrical pertaining to the fule system will be updated and replaced
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FIRE-049035-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fire - fire protection - flammable/combustible liquids
2023-11-15
Removal of existing fuel tanks and lines and replace with new fule tanks and fuel lines. also any associated electrical pertaining to the fule system will be updated and replaced
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
FIRE-049033-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dsinsp - electrical (non-residential) - alteration/repairs
2024-05-09
Removal of existing fuel tanks and lines and replace with new fule tanks and fuel lines. also any associated electrical pertaining to the fule system will be updated and replaced
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELENR-037577-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 78073 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building, Pu (Fuel Distribution), Pu(water Lines & Sewer Lines) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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| License # | 78073 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Vance |
| Type | Building |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2024. Check the current license status of Oakes Grading with the County of Vance
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| County | Vance |
| Type | Building |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of April, 2021. Check the current license status of Oakes Grading with the County of Vance
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Vance |
| Type | Mechanical |
- According to the County of Vance, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Vance |
| Type | Demolition/Clearing & Grading |
- According to the County of Vance, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Vance |
| Type | Building |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Vance |
| Type | Demolition/Clearing & Grading |
- According to the County of Vance, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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105
BuildZoom Score
67
Permits
- Building permit records show that Oakes Grading has worked on 67 permitted projects.
Oakes Grading Employees
DJ
David Michael Johnson
LH
Larry W Hicks
Owner
LH
Larry W. Hicks
RO
Robby Oakes
Owner
RO
Robert D Oaks
Owner
WO
William Douglas Oakes