Land Clearing & Grading in Jacksonville, AL
Valley-town drainage, storm cleanup and lot clearing near Jacksonville State University.
Land Work in Jacksonville, Alabama
Jacksonville sits in a valley between Choccolocco Mountain and smaller western ridges, in the foothills of the Appalachians about 20 minutes northeast of our Anniston base. Home to Jacksonville State University, founded in 1883, the city has grown steadily to a 2020 population of 14,385 — up 14.6% from 2010. That growth brings a steady stream of new residential construction, rental property turnover, and commercial development that all start with dirt work.
Jacksonville's valley setting creates a familiar problem for property owners: water runs off the surrounding ridges and collects in the low ground. On March 19, 2018, an EF3 tornado struck the city, damaging more than 20 buildings in town and on the JSU campus — a stark reminder that severe weather and the storm debris it leaves behind are part of life here. Big C Land Management helps Jacksonville owners manage runoff, clean up after storms, and prepare lots for building with grading, clearing, and hauling.
Runoff, Drainage & Storm Debris in Jacksonville
Living in a valley means water always finds its way to you. When heavy rain falls on Choccolocco Mountain to the east, it sheets down the slope and onto the lots below. Without proper grading, that runoff pools against foundations, saturates crawlspaces, and carves gullies across yards. Big C re-shapes the ground — cutting shallow swales, leveling low spots, and setting the grade so water moves around your home instead of through it.
After severe weather, Jacksonville property owners are often left with downed trees, broken limbs, and piles of structural debris. We haul it off, clear the lot, and leave the property clean and safe. For rental properties near JSU, we also handle the kind of overgrown-yard cleanup that happens between tenants or after a hard season of neglect.
Before any trenching or excavation, Alabama law requires notifying Alabama 811 so buried utilities are marked, and larger land disturbances may need ADEM stormwater permit coverage (see our Before You Dig: Alabama Guide). We handle the notifications and walk you through what applies to your Jacksonville property.
Ridge-Runoff Drainage
Re-shape valley lots so water from Choccolocco Mountain runs around your home, not under it.
Storm Debris Hauling
Clear and haul downed trees, limbs, and structural debris after severe weather.
Rental Property Cleanup
Get JSU-area rentals and turnover properties back to show-ready between tenants.
20 Minutes from Base
Jacksonville is a quick drive from our Anniston shop for fast estimates and mobilization.
“Chris did an excellent job with grading and gravel on my side yard! I would highly recommend!”
Driveways on Sloped Valley Lots
- Regrade and crown sloped driveways that wash out in heavy rain
- Cut side ditches and turnouts to carry runoff off the drive
- Arrange gravel delivery for new or rebuilt Jacksonville driveways
- Level approach pads for garages and carports on sloped lots
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Jacksonville Service Area
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