When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, Precision Grading & Disaster Relief Inc stepped in. With faith, donated time, equipment, heart, and support from our community, we are helping families recover what was lost.
Grading for Good
Since Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina, Precision Grading & Disaster Relief has:
Helped over 200 families recover access to their homes and properties.
Donated more than $1 million in labor, materials, and equipment.
Operated with an average daily cost of $4,000, not including materials.
Continued working with 100+ families still waiting for help.
We're rebuilding roads, bridges, and lives, and with your help, we can keep going. Every home cleared, every bridge rebuilt, and every driveway restored has been made possible through community support and volunteer work. This mission did not start with a campaign; it started with a promise from Jake to help his neighbors with his God-given talents and a bulldozer. Our entire team has a passion for helping the community, restoring hope, and demonstrating the love of Jesus.
“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” 1 Peter 4:10
Our Impact So Far
Recent Projects
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Green River Cove
After Hurricane Helene destroyed over 30 homes, Jake and his team navigated washed-out roads to clear debris, demolish unsafe structures, recover belongings, and deliver donated campers — all at no cost to residents.
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Bat Cave / Chimney Rock
Precision Grading rebuilt bridges, stabilized riverbanks, and restored access for families cut off from their homes. In one major project, they saved a home from collapsing and gave the owners safe access for the first time in months.
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Pearson Falls
In Pearson Falls, Jake and two volunteers rebuilt a resident’s destroyed bridge, regraded properties to prevent flooding, and helped multiple neighbors return to their homes safely — all through donated labor.
How We Help Our Neighbors
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We rebuild roads, bridges, and access to homes across Western North Carolina — for free — using heavy equipment, volunteer labor, and deep local commitment.
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Led by veteran Jake Jarvis, our team personally assesses every site and donates time, tools, and expertise daily. Donations fund the fuel, materials, and repairs that keep us moving.
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We prioritize primary homeowners who can't afford recovery services and are underserved by insurance or FEMA. Over 100 families are still waiting.
“I have to say that the most impressive thing about Jake Jarvis, and his volunteers Matt and Stefan is THE WAY THEY GIVE! During the entire time they were building my bridge they were smiling, cheerful, greeting me with hugs and saying with hugs at the end of the day, never once asking for anything.”
Pearson Falls Resident
In Their Words
“Thanks to Jake we can now drive our car to purchase supplies and even go and visit our grandchildren more often. We can sleep in peace during stormy nights knowing that the front of the house is safe and our septic fixed.”
Bat Cave homeowner
“Jake and Precision Grading are our angels. The work they are doing can only be described as miracles and God's hand helping us all. We now have the hope we will be able to fix our problems here.”
Lidya
Precision Grading’s grassroots disaster relief work has been featured across major media outlets, recognizing Jake Jarvis and his team as local heroes in Western North Carolina.
Washington Post
“This town was wiped out by Hurricane Helene. How does it come back?”
View the Story →WRAL News
“Good Samaritan loses $80,000 helping neighbors rebuild from Helene.”
View the Story →WSPA 7 News
“Volunteers clear Bat Cave home damaged in Helene mudslide.”
View the Story →
These stories highlight not just the devastation, but the compassion, resilience, and tireless work of the Precision Grading team.
In the News
Every day, Precision Grading shows up for families with no insurance, no resources, and no way home. What started with one storm has become a community-powered mission to rebuild lives, one road, one bridge, and one act of kindness at a time.
Your donation helps us fuel the machines, repair the equipment, and reach the next family still waiting for hope to arrive.