OUR SERVICES
Land Clearing, Grading & Excavation Services in Georgia & Alabama
Gibbs Grading & Land Management provides 16 professional land services for residential and commercial property owners across Polk County, Bartow County, Floyd County, and all of Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. Every project includes a free on-site estimate and honest pricing.
Land Clearing →
Complete clearing for building sites, farms, and commercial development. Trees, brush, stumps, and debris removed.
Forestry Mulching →
Eco-friendly clearing that grinds vegetation into natural mulch. No burning, no hauling.
Grading & Excavation →
Full site grading, cut and fill, trenching, and foundation preparation.
Mass Grading →
Large-scale earthwork for subdivisions, commercial pads, and multi-acre developments.
Site Prep →
Complete site preparation for new construction — clearing, grading, utilities, access roads.
Erosion Control →
Silt fencing, retention ponds, hydroseeding, and drainage solutions to protect your land and meet code.
Storm Drain Installation →
Storm water management, catch basins, culverts, and drainage pipe installation.
Pond Construction →
Custom ponds for fishing, irrigation, livestock, and property value.
Driveways →
Gravel and dirt driveway construction, regrading, and repair.
Home Demolition →
Safe structure teardown, foundation removal, and site cleanup.
Food Plots →
Hunting food plots designed to attract deer, turkey, and wildlife.
Hunting Land Management →
Trail cutting, stand placement, food plots, and habitat improvement.
Landscaping →
Finish grading, topsoil, sod, seeding, and landscape preparation.
Lot Clearing →
Residential and commercial lot clearing for new construction.
Dirt Removal →
Excess dirt and material hauled away from your project site.
Gravel Services →
Gravel delivery, spreading, and compaction for driveways and pads.
Common Questions About Our Land Services
How much does land clearing cost in Georgia?
In Georgia, professional land clearing for building or development realistically starts around $6,000 per acre and increases from there. While general estimates for “light clearing” often appear lower, a professional scope of work that readies a site for construction involves significant equipment and labor. Gibbs Grading provides free on-site estimates so you get an accurate price for your specific property.
What is the difference between forestry mulching and traditional land clearing?
Forestry mulching grinds vegetation into natural mulch on site. Traditional clearing removes trees and hauls them away. Mulching is faster, cheaper, and better for the soil. Gibbs Grading offers both options.
What is the difference between grading and excavation?
Grading reshapes the surface of your land to a desired slope or elevation. Excavation digs deeper to create foundations, trenches, or basins. Gibbs Grading provides both services for projects across NW Georgia.
What is mass grading?
Mass grading is large-scale earthwork that moves thousands of yards of dirt to reshape a site. It is used for subdivisions, commercial developments, and road construction. Gibbs Grading has the heavy equipment fleet for mass earthwork projects.
Do I need a permit for land clearing in Georgia?
Permit requirements vary by county and project size in Georgia. Polk County, Bartow County, and Floyd County each have their own rules. Gibbs Grading can advise you on what permits your project may need.
Does Gibbs Grading build ponds?
Yes. Gibbs Grading & Land Management builds custom fishing ponds, farm ponds, irrigation ponds, and retention ponds for property owners across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama.
What is site prep?
Site preparation is the process of making raw land construction-ready. It includes clearing, grading, utility trenching, erosion control, and compaction. Gibbs Grading handles complete site prep for builders and developers.
Does Gibbs Grading install storm drains?
Yes. Gibbs Grading installs catch basins, culverts, drainage pipes, French drains, and complete stormwater management systems for residential, commercial, and municipal projects in NW Georgia.
How much does a gravel driveway cost in Georgia?
Gravel driveway costs in Georgia depend on length, width, base preparation, and gravel type. A typical residential driveway runs $1,500 to $5,000. Call Gibbs Grading at (706) 409-4614 for a free estimate.
Does Gibbs Grading offer erosion control?
Yes. Gibbs Grading installs silt fencing, hydroseeding, retention ponds, rip rap, and erosion blankets. We help property owners and developers meet Georgia EPD erosion control requirements.