Land Clearing & Grading in Anniston, AL
Hometown contractor based right here at 65 J O Bennett Rd in Calhoun County.
Land Work in Anniston, Alabama
Big C Land Management LLC is based right here in Anniston, Alabama, at 65 J O Bennett Rd. This is our hometown. When you call or text for a quote, you are not dealing with a regional franchise or an out-of-county crew passing through on the interstate. Owner Chris Densmore lives and works here in Calhoun County, bringing 5 years of hands-on experience to every residential lot, commercial site, and private driveway we touch.
Anniston sits along the rugged western slope of Blue Mountain at the southern terminus of the Blue Ridge mountain chain. That mountain topography gives our city its distinct beauty, but it also creates real challenges for property owners: steep wooded hillsides, dense hardwood stands, stubborn chert rock, and Calhoun County's notorious red clay that turns slick and mobile under heavy Alabama rain. Whether you bought a wooded building lot off mountain corridors, need a washed-out driveway rebuilt, or want overgrown brush pushed back from your home, Big C brings the compact equipment and local know-how to get the job done right.
Local Anniston Roots, Blue Mountain Ground
Anniston was founded in the 1870s and grew as the "Model City" along the foot of Blue Mountain. With a 2020 population of 21,564, the city combines historic residential neighborhoods, growing commercial districts, and expansive outdoor tracts. Part of the former Fort McClellan military installation is now preserved as the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, safeguarding the unique mountain longleaf pine ecosystem that defines our ridgelines, while the famous Chief Ladiga Trail begins right here in Anniston before stretching 33 miles northeast toward the Georgia state line.
Working in Anniston means understanding its varied elevation changes. A job on the lower flats near Quintard Avenue or downtown presents completely different drainage and soil conditions than a hillside property carved into the slopes of Blue Mountain. On hillside lots, rain running downhill will quickly scour gullies into unprotected dirt and undermine building pads if the slope isn't shaped properly with thoughtful swales and crowns. We know this soil because we live with it every day.
Under Alabama law, any excavation project requires notifying Alabama 811 at least 2 to 10 working days before digging so buried utility lines can be marked, and land disturbance of one acre or more generally requires permit coverage under ADEM's construction stormwater general permit (learn more in our Before You Dig: Alabama Guide). We handle utility notifications and walk you through every step before our compact skid steer ever touches the ground.
Based at 65 J O Bennett Rd
We live and work right in Anniston. When you need someone to look at your land, we are already around the corner.
Hands-On Owner Operation
Chris Densmore runs the job himself with 5 years of hands-on experience on Alabama dirt.
Blue Mountain Terrain Experience
We understand steep slopes, red clay compaction, and how to keep hillside driveways from washing out.
Residential & Commercial
From backyard leveling for a homeowner to full commercial site prep across Calhoun County.
Steep & Washed-Out Driveway Repair in Anniston
- Re-crown and reshape rutted, washed-out roadbeds
- Cut side ditches and water turnouts on steep hillside grades
- Arrange gravel delivery and spread to uniform compaction
- Compact base materials that hold up to heavy truck and passenger traffic
9 Services for Anniston Properties
“Chris did an excellent job with grading and gravel on my side yard! I would highly recommend!”
Frequently Asked Questions
Anniston Service Area
Ready When You Are. Text Us a Photo.
The fastest way to a free on-site estimate for your Anniston property is a quick text with photos. Chris replies personally.