Founded in 2015 by John Santoro, Iron Horse Contractors, LLC is a leading civil site work contractor based in North Carolina. With decades of combined industry experience, our leadership team brings over 85 years of expertise in site development, estimating, and construction management. From preconstruction to final grading, we are committed to delivering Quality Construction Without Compromise.
At Iron Horse, we take pride in our ability to hit schedules, exceed expectations, and uphold the highest standards of safety and workmanship. We do not cut corners—ever. Our commitment to quality is unwavering, and we treat every project as if it were our own.
We support our clients from the very beginning, offering services such as preliminary budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering options, test digging, and site exploration. This front-end involvement allows us to proactively identify challenges, deliver practical solutions, and protect project budgets without sacrificing quality.
Our core values—Excellence, Safety, Teamwork & Leadership, Partnership, and Do What You Say—guide every aspect of our business. We believe in building long-term partnerships with developers and general contractors, rooted in trust, transparency, and performance.
With a relentless pursuit of perfection, Iron Horse Contractors is more than a subcontractor—we’re your partner in delivering successful, high-quality projects.
At Iron Horse Contractors, our mission is simple yet powerful: “Quality Construction Without Compromise.” We are committed to delivering exceptional sitework through integrity, precision, and accountability. Every project we take on reflects our dedication to excellence, safety, and long-term partnerships. We don’t just move dirt—we build trust, exceed expectations, and deliver results the right way, every time.
At Iron Horse Contractors, we strive to be the leading civil construction company, recognized for our commitment to excellence and integrity. Our vision is to build lasting partnerships with our customers by delivering high-quality projects, solving challenges with proactive solutions and ensuring every job is completed on time. Through collaboration, expertise, and dedication to continuous improvement, we aim to set the standard for reliability, quality and success in the construction industry.
1. Excellence : we are committed to delivering the highest quality work, exceeding industry standards, and taking pride in every project we build.
2. Safety : we prioritize the well-being of our team and the communities we work in by maintaining the highest safety standards on every job site.
3. Teamwork & Leadership : we attract, develop, and retain the best talent by fostering a culture of leadership, respect and continuous growth.
4. Partnership : we build lasting relationships with our clients, subcontractors, and suppliers through collaborations, reliability and mutual respect.
5. Do what you Say : we act with integrity, accountability, and reliability. At Iron Horse Contractors we honor commitments, follow through on promises and take responsibility for our actions. By being honest, dependable, and transparent we build trust with our team, customers, and partners.
Iron Horse Contractors provides full-service civil sitework solutions across North Carolina. From clearing and grading to utilities, paving, and erosion control, we deliver turnkey site development for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
We support our clients from day one—offering preconstruction services such as budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering, and site investigation. Our experienced team is committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and with uncompromising quality. Whether it’s meeting aggressive schedules or solving complex site challenges, we treat every job like it’s our own and strive to exceed expectations at every step.
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Iron Horse Contractors is one of the best construction companies in North Carolina, dedicated to providing high-quality construction services without compromising quality or inflating budgets.
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