About Us
Meet the Owners
The Ernest Difference
Meet the Owners
We're Dustin and Emily Wheeley, proud North Carolina natives with a passion for serving our local community. As strong supporters of small businesses, we've always believed in the value of hard work, honest relationships, and investing in the place we call home while growing our own family and homestead. Dustin brings more than 10 years o
We're Dustin and Emily Wheeley, proud North Carolina natives with a passion for serving our local community. As strong supporters of small businesses, we've always believed in the value of hard work, honest relationships, and investing in the place we call home while growing our own family and homestead. Dustin brings more than 10 years of experience in residential and commercial excavation, grading, and utility work, which he channels into our venture, Ernest Dig & Design. Known for quality workmanship, attention to detail, and getting the job done right, we provide professional design services that reflect our commitment to creativity and excellence. Starting our own business has allowed us to combine our experience, values, and passion for serving others into something we truly believe in. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our neighbors and help bring their projects to life, one job at a time.
Our Mission
The Ernest Difference
Meet the Owners
Our mission at Ernest Dig & Design is simple: you have a problem, and we want to fix it with our professional design services. We take pride in being transparent with our customers and offering creative design solutions that last. The Ernest Difference begins with the same expert who diagnosed your issue and designed your quote being the
Our mission at Ernest Dig & Design is simple: you have a problem, and we want to fix it with our professional design services. We take pride in being transparent with our customers and offering creative design solutions that last. The Ernest Difference begins with the same expert who diagnosed your issue and designed your quote being the one on the ground executing the work. We believe in clear communication and always leave the job site better than we found it.
The Ernest Difference
The Ernest Difference
The Ernest Difference
What sets Ernest Dig & Design apart is our hands-on approach to creative design and execution. We don't pass your project from salesperson to supervisor to crew. The person you meet during the estimate remains involved throughout the job, ensuring better communication, greater accountability, and consistent quality from start to finish. W
What sets Ernest Dig & Design apart is our hands-on approach to creative design and execution. We don't pass your project from salesperson to supervisor to crew. The person you meet during the estimate remains involved throughout the job, ensuring better communication, greater accountability, and consistent quality from start to finish. We recognize that excavation and site work projects represent significant investments. Whether we're preparing a building site, installing drainage solutions, grading property, or removing debris, we treat every project as if it were our own. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, honest recommendations, and delivering professional design services that get the job done right the first time.