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Land Clearing
Open usable acreage, building sites, fence lines and access areas by removing unwanted vegetation and debris.
Clayton • Johnston County • Greater Raleigh
Clear it. Grade it. Build it right.
Residential land clearing, brush removal, tree and stump work, light excavation, grading, site prep, hauling and disposal — handled with one local dirtwork crew.
✓ Local & owner-operated✓ Residential-focused✓ Photo-based quoting
10+Core services
Clayton, NCLocal home base
919-935-7600Call or text
OnlineQuote & scheduling workflow
What we do
One crew for the dirtwork around your project.
Built around the services homeowners most often need before, during and after a property improvement project.
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Brush Clearing
Remove briars, vines, saplings and heavy overgrowth while preserving trees and areas you want to keep.
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Tree Removal
Small residential tree-removal projects and cleanup where access and careful site protection matter.
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Stump Grubbing & Grinding
Grind stumps below grade or excavate stumps and root balls when the area needs to be rebuilt or regraded.
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Light Excavation
Small pads, trenching, drainage work, removals, backfill and other compact-equipment excavation.
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Trenching & Drainage
Direct water away from problem areas with utility trenches, drainage swales, culvert work and careful finish grading.
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Grading
Shape and finish residential yards, pads, driveways and drainage areas with attention to positive water flow.
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Site Prep
Prepare areas for sheds, garages, pools, additions, driveways and other residential improvements.
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Hauling
Move dirt, gravel, brush, logs and jobsite materials as part of clearing and sitework projects.
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Disposal & Cleanup
Load, haul and dispose of eligible material so you are left with a cleaner, more usable site.
Planning prices
Common-service starting prices
Use these as budgeting ranges, not guaranteed bids. Final price depends on access, quantity, slope, material, disposal, utilities and site conditions.
Stump Grinding
$225+per stump · two-stump/$450 minimum per visitStarting point for accessible residential stumps. Larger diameter, surface roots, cleanup and difficult access increase price.
Stump Grubbing
$350+per stumpExcavation/removal of stump and root mass when grinding is not the right finish.
Brush Clearing
$1,250+small-job minimumLight residential brush and understory; acreage and density are quoted from photos/site review.
Mini Excavation
$650+half-day planning rateLight excavation, trenching, grading and small-site work. Operator, mobilization and conditions affect final price.
Grading / Site Prep
$750+small-project starting pointYard shaping, shed/pad prep and small residential grading; material is additional when required.
Hauling / Disposal
$175+per local tripPlanning price for short local trips; dump fees, weight and travel can change the total.
Why starting prices? Sitework is highly condition-dependent. A photo-first quote reduces surprises and lets us price the actual job rather than a generic square-foot number.
Automated quote workflow
Build a project estimate in minutes.
Choose the service, describe the scope and add photos. The estimator provides a planning range, then you can request a site review and choose the dates that work best for you.
- Tell us what you need. Select services and approximate quantities.
- Get a planning range. The site calculates a non-binding starting estimate.
- Upload photos. Show access, grade, vegetation and the work area.
- Request a visit. Choose preferred dates, then we’ll confirm the appointment.
Clayton / Triangle field guide
Erosion control & aggregate driveway best practices
Before disturbing soil
- Identify the drainage path and protect downstream areas.
- Keep cleared limits as small as practical.
- Preserve established vegetation where it helps stabilize slopes.
- Plan where runoff will go before cutting or filling.
During grading
- Shape positive drainage instead of creating flat low spots.
- Stabilize exposed soil promptly with seed/mulch, erosion-control blanket or other appropriate cover.
- Use temporary diversion measures where runoff could concentrate.
- Keep sediment from leaving the site or entering storm drains.
Aggregate driveway
- Remove unsuitable organic material and establish a stable subgrade.
- Address drainage first; water is a primary cause of rutting and washout.
- Use a compacted base such as ABC where appropriate, then finish with the selected surface aggregate.
- Build the crown/cross-slope to shed water while keeping grades practical for vehicles.
After construction
- Inspect after heavy rain and repair concentrated-flow paths early.
- Maintain ditch outlets and driveway culverts so water can leave the road.
- Refresh aggregate before the base becomes exposed and rutted.
- Where permits or regulated buffers apply, follow the applicable Johnston County / NC requirements.
This guide is practical field information, not engineering or permitting advice. Drainage designs, regulated buffers, wetlands, septic systems and larger erosion-control plans may require qualified professionals and/or local approvals.
Simple process
From first photo to finished site.
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Send photos
Show the work area, access and any problem spots.
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Review scope
We confirm quantities, access, equipment and disposal needs.
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Schedule
Pick an available project window or site visit.
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Build & clean
Complete the dirtwork and leave the site ready for the next step.
Recent work
Chief’s Dirtworks project gallery
A look at recent clearing, grading and site-preparation work.
Contact Chief’s Dirtworks
Let’s talk about your project.
Serving Clayton, Johnston County and the greater Raleigh area. Call or text for project questions, photos, quotes and scheduling.
📞 919-935-7600✉ contact@chiefsdirtworks.com📍 Clayton, North Carolina🕒 Monday – Saturday, 8 AM – 5 PM
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