Cornelius Excavating & Land Clearing Contractor
Serving Cornelius and the East Shore of Lake Norman
Cornelius sits on the eastern shore of Lake Norman, tucked between Huntersville and Davidson at the top of Mecklenburg County. Much of the town is built around the lake, from waterfront lots to neighborhoods a few streets back, and the building sites that are left are often tight, sloped, or wooded. Bullet Proof Clearing & Grading gets that kind of ground ready for Cornelius homeowners, builders, and businesses. Our excavating crew then digs footings, trenches for utilities, and sets the final grade once the trees are gone.
We show up with our own machines and dump trucks, which keeps clearing, grading, and hauling on a single schedule.
Work We Do in Cornelius, NC
Most projects in Cornelius call for one or more of these services:
- Land clearing and grading to make room for a new house, an addition, or more usable yard.
- Site prep so the builder starts on a firm, even pad.
- Excavation for footings, driveways, and buried utility lines.
- Drainage solutions where water pools in the yard or runs toward the house.
- Material hauling to take away debris and spoils and bring in fill, gravel, and topsoil.
- Forestry mulching to thin out underbrush and keep the shade trees standing.
- Harley raking for a smooth, seed-ready yard.
- Septic tank installation where a property isn’t on sewer.
Building Close to the Lake
Lake lots bring their own challenges. The ground often slopes toward the water, so the grade has to send runoff where it belongs, and exposed soil needs erosion control until the project is finished. We plan the grading and the drainage together, which keeps fresh dirt from washing toward the shoreline or into the yard next door after a storm.
Work near the shoreline can also come with rules on top of the usual town and county requirements. We help you understand what applies before any work begins.
Careful Work on Tight Lots
Many Cornelius properties sit close to neighbors, docks, and finished landscaping. We keep the work area contained and haul debris off as we go, so the lot stays manageable from start to finish. If the project needs a new or rebuilt driveway, we can cut, grade, and gravel it while we’re already on site.
Owner-Led and Easy to Reach
Larry Ragains owns Bullet Proof Clearing & Grading and brings more than 15 years in the business to every Cornelius job. Questions go straight to him by phone at 828-503-5767 or by email at larry@bulletprooflandclearing.com. Cleared wood and brush get recycled whenever possible.
Other Areas We Serve
Close to Cornelius, our crew is often in Davidson, Huntersville, Mooresville, and Troutman. Farther out, we cover Denver, Sherrills Ford, Hickory, Lenoir, and Statesville. Every town we work in is listed on our Locations page.
Request a Quote in Cornelius
Send Larry your address and a few lines about the project, by phone at 828-503-5767 or by email at larry@bulletprooflandclearing.com. He’ll set up a visit to the lot and follow up with a quote you can plan around.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on lakefront lots in Cornelius?
Yes. We clear and grade lake lots and plan the drainage and erosion control so runoff stays under control while the project is underway.
Do you take on small residential jobs?
Yes. Along with full building sites, we clear overgrown yards, fix drainage problems, and grade driveways for homeowners.
Do you haul away the cleared trees and brush?
Yes. Cleared trees, brush, and spoils leave the site in our own trucks, so you don’t need a separate hauling company.