Your contractor shows up to a clean, level site that’s actually ready for foundation work. No stumps hiding under dirt to cause settling issues later. No drainage problems that show up after the first heavy rain because someone didn’t understand how water moves through Barkersville’s clay soil.
The grading is done to proper specifications so water flows away from your building site, not toward it. All debris is gone – not buried on-site to cause problems when you’re trying to landscape or add utilities later.
You also get peace of mind knowing the job was done by operators who understand Barkersville’s soil conditions and local requirements. When your project moves to the next phase, you’re not dealing with problems that should have been handled during clearing.
We’ve been serving Barkersville since 1997, starting as a logging business before transitioning to full-time excavation in 2020. Josh and his son work as partners, with Josh present on almost every job to ensure quality.
We know the rocky sections, the clay that turns to soup when it’s wet, and where utilities typically run in different Barkersville neighborhoods. We’ve seen what happens when land clearing gets rushed or done incorrectly – that’s why we take the time to do proper site walks, call for utility locates, and grade everything to specifications that actually work for this area.
We’re not the biggest excavation company around, but we’re the one that shows up when we say we will and finishes the job the way it should be done.
First, we walk your property together so you can show us exactly what needs to be cleared and what needs to stay. We identify any potential issues – utilities, drainage, property lines, trees you want to keep.
Next, we handle the utility locates and any permit requirements. Most residential lot clearing doesn’t require permits, but if you’re near wetlands or clearing more than a few acres, we’ll tell you upfront and help with the application process.
Then we clear everything properly – complete vegetation removal including stumps and roots, proper grading for drainage, and all debris removal. Most residential lots in Barkersville take 1-3 days depending on vegetation and site conditions. We’ll give you a realistic timeline after seeing your specific property, and we factor in a buffer for weather delays during wet seasons.
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Your land clearing includes complete vegetation removal – trees, brush, stumps, and roots. We don’t just cut things at ground level and cover them up. Stumps get pulled or ground out completely so they don’t cause foundation problems later.
Grading is done to ensure proper drainage away from your building site. This matters more in Barkersville than some areas because of our clay soil conditions. Get the grading wrong and you’ll have water problems that are expensive to fix later.
All debris removal and disposal is included. We have relationships with local facilities that accept brush, logs, and other organic material. You don’t need to worry about finding somewhere to dump everything or having burn piles that may not be allowed in your area. Finally, we do a final grade and compaction so your site is ready for construction.
Most residential lots in Barkersville take 1-3 days depending on the amount of vegetation and site conditions. A lightly wooded half-acre lot might only take a day, while a heavily forested acre with large trees could take three days or more.
Weather plays a role too – we can’t do final grading when the ground is saturated. We’ll give you a realistic timeline after seeing your specific property, and we factor in a buffer for weather delays during wet seasons. This prevents the rushed work that leads to problems later.
It depends on the size of your project and what you’re clearing. Most residential lot clearing doesn’t require permits, but commercial projects over a certain acreage typically do. If you’re near wetlands or clearing more than a few acres, permits are usually required.
We know the local requirements and will tell you upfront if permits are needed. If they are, we can help with the application process or connect you with someone who handles environmental permitting. This is part of doing the job right the first time.
Barkersville’s clay soil conditions make proper grading critical. Clay holds water and can turn to soup when it’s wet, creating drainage problems that are expensive to fix later. Get the grading wrong and you’ll have water flowing toward your building site instead of away from it.
We understand how water moves through different soil types and grade accordingly. This prevents foundation problems, basement flooding, and the kind of drainage issues that show up after the first heavy rain. It’s the difference between a site that’s truly ready for construction and one that just looks ready.
All debris removal and disposal is included in our service. We have relationships with local facilities that accept brush, logs, and other organic material, so you don’t need to worry about finding somewhere to dump everything.
We don’t leave burn piles that may not be allowed in your area, and we don’t bury debris on-site where it can cause problems later when you’re trying to landscape or add utilities. Everything gets properly disposed of so your site is clean and ready for the next phase of construction.
We always call for utility locates before starting any work. We know where utilities typically run in different Barkersville neighborhoods, but we never assume – we verify. This prevents the kind of expensive utility damage that can shut down your entire project.
We also do proper site walks to identify any potential issues before bringing equipment on-site. This careful approach takes a little more time upfront but prevents the delays and costs that come from hitting a gas line or damaging fiber optic cables because someone was in a hurry.
We’re a local family business where the owner is present on almost every job to ensure quality. We’ve been serving Barkersville since 1997 and understand the local soil conditions, where the rocky sections are, and how water moves through different areas.
We focus on building lasting relationships with customers rather than just being the cheapest option. We take the time to do proper site preparation that prevents problems later – no hidden stumps, proper drainage, and grading done to specifications that actually work for this area. When your foundation contractor shows up, they get a site that’s truly ready for construction.
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