Troutman Excavating & Land Clearing Contractor
Serving Troutman and Southern Iredell County
Troutman is a small town in southern Iredell County, between Mooresville and Statesville along I-77, and it’s home to Lake Norman State Park. There’s still plenty of open land and wooded acreage around town, and new neighborhoods keep filling in. Our crew clears, grades, and prepares Troutman property for homes, outbuildings, pastures, and businesses. The excavating side of the job, from foundations to driveway cuts to utility and drainage trenches, is handled by the same people.
Large or small, the work stays with one crew that owns its equipment and trucks.
Land Work on Acreage
Many Troutman projects start with a few acres of overgrown land. Forestry mulching clears brush and small trees quickly and leaves a layer of mulch that protects the soil. When the goal is a pasture, a lawn, or a food plot, Harley raking breaks up the soil, pulls out rock and roots, and leaves a seed-ready surface. Long drives on acreage need a solid base and good drainage, and our driveway grading gets both right so the drive holds up.
Services in Troutman, NC
- Land clearing and grading for house sites, outbuildings, and open acreage.
- Site prep for new homes and commercial buildings.
- Excavation to dig foundations and outbuilding pads and run utility trenches.
- Drainage work for wet yards and low ground.
- Material hauling: debris out, and fill, gravel, or topsoil in.
- Septic tank installation and maintenance for rural homes.
Septic and Site Prep for Rural Lots
Plenty of land outside town relies on a septic system instead of a sewer connection. Bullet Proof installs septic tanks and keeps them maintained, and since the same crew clears and grades the site, there’s no need to coordinate separate companies for the land work and the system.
Owner-Led, With Over 15 Years of Experience
Owner Larry Ragains has spent more than 15 years clearing and grading land, and Troutman customers can call him at 828-503-5767 or write to larry@bulletprooflandclearing.com. Brush and timber from clearing are recycled when possible.
Other Areas We Serve
Troutman sits right between two towns we serve often, Mooresville and Statesville. We’re also regularly in Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Denver, Sherrills Ford, Hickory, and Lenoir. Every town is listed on our Locations page.
Request a Quote in Troutman
Tell us about your land and what you want to do with it at 828-503-5767 or larry@bulletprooflandclearing.com. We’ll walk the property with you and follow up with a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you clear several acres of overgrown land?
Yes. We clear acreage with forestry mulching or full clearing, depending on what you want to keep, and haul away what needs to go.
Do you prepare ground for a pasture or food plot?
Yes. After clearing, Harley raking breaks up the soil, removes rock and roots, and leaves the ground ready to seed.
Can you install a septic tank on a rural lot?
Yes. We put in septic tanks on rural lots, handle the clearing and grading around them, and offer maintenance afterward.

