Property Clearing, Lake Norman, NC

With our property clearing services, anything you want gone will be removed.

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★★★★★ Rated 4.8 on Google · 17 reviews

Dustin OwensLocal Guide · 363 reviews · a year ago

Snead's Excavating: Because sometimes you need a man with a machine and zero fear of dirt, danger, or dumb questions. You got land? They'll move it. You got a giant hole that needs digging, a busted pipe underground, or a driveway that looks like it lost a bar fight? Snead's got you. I've watched these guys operate equipment like it's an extension of their soul. Excavator ballet. Skid steer symphony. Precision dirt destruction at its finest. They've handled everything I've thrown at them: Grading? Laser level perfect. Drainage fix? No more backyard swamp. Septic trench? Dug it like they were uncovering buried treasure. And somehow they do it without wrecking your yard like a monster truck rally. Bottom line: Snead's Excavating doesn't just dig holes—they solve problems with diesel and grit. You call. They show up. Dirt disappears. Magic happens. If you want it done right, fast, and without babysitting—get Snead's on the job.

Mike Luce2 reviews · a year ago

Reached out to Chris to give me a quote on filling a large cellar hole on our property. He worked with us for nearly two years to getting inexpensive fill and connected us with contractors in need of a place to offload their fill dirt. We had Chris come out this week and complete the project, he is extremely professional, and goes the extra mile to make sure we were taken care of. I strongly recommend Snead's Outdoor Services, we could not be more happy with the results and we know you will be too!

Kevin White7 reviews · 5 years ago

We recently had Chris and team out to our property to dig a 1/3 acre fishing pond and remove a tree. The project included moving a lot of dirt while keeping the aesthetic clean and manageable, and clean up was quick and easy. They were prompt, professional, diligent and just plain good to deal with. We are extremely pleased with the outcome and would highly recommend SOS for any outdoor needs!

Expert Land Clearing Contractors in Lake Norman, NC

Snead's Outdoor Services started with our owner, Chris Snead, who grew up in the landscaping and power equipment business alongside his father. He took to running machinery early, and once he graded his first plot of land on his father's tractor he was hooked — that is where this company came from.

We are still a small outfit and we like it that way: the person who walks your lot is the one clearing it. Trees, brush and stumps come out with our own Caterpillar equipment and the debris leaves with us.

Snead's Outdoor Services crew on a dozer at a job site
Our Promise

What You Get on Every Clearing Job

  • Free, no-obligation estimates — we'll walk the property with you first
  • Clear from the first call to the last load — you know the plan and the price
  • Owner-operated, out of Lexington — the crew that quotes it is the crew that shows up
  • Trees, brush and stumps taken out — not just knocked over
  • Debris hauled off — you get a clear lot, not a burn pile to deal with
  • Selective clearing — where you want trees left standing

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Our Land Clearing Process

From the first call to the finished job, here is how a clearing job runs from the first walk-through to the last load.

Step 1

Free On-Site Estimate

We come out and look at what is on the lot — trees, brush, stumps, grade — and what you want left standing when we are done.

Step 2

We Go Over It With You

You hear what we found, what it is going to take and what it costs — before anything gets started. Nothing happens on your property until you say go.

Step 3

We Clear It

Trees, brush and stumps come out rather than getting knocked over, and the debris is hauled away so you get a clear lot instead of a burn pile.

Step 4

We Walk It With You

When the work is done we go over the finished job together and make sure it is what you had in mind. That is the part most people never get, and it is the part we care about most.

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Property Clearing in Lake Norman, North CarolinaIt is impressive to think that early Americans cleared millions of acres of forests, all without modern property clearing equipment. What they took weeks to accomplish can be done in just a few days today, but that doesn’t mean the task isn’t without complexity. Our ancestors didn’t have to contend with existing structures getting in the way, for example. At Snead’s Outdoor Services (SOS), we offer property clearing services throughout the Lake Norman, North Carolina area. Our high-quality Caterpillar equipment and years of experience enable us to handle clearing anything from a residential lot to a multi-acre property slated for development.

We can completely clear your property of every tree, including the stump and roots, unless there are one or more that you’d prefer to be left in place. We will go over the project with you beforehand so that we clear only what you want cleared. We can also follow that with land grading so your construction project can seamlessly move on to the next phase.

Hauling gravel and dirt are also services we offer, so if you need some removed or brought in as part of your project, feel free to let us know. Our property clearing services are available for more than forest removal. We can also handle residential and commercial demolition, so any old structures can also be cleared from your property.

If you have questions about property clearing for any size or scope of project, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at SOS.


At Snead’s Outdoor Services, we offer property clearing services to customers throughout Lexington, Denton, Thomasville, Asheboro, Mooresville, Lake Norman, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Davidson, Cornelius, and Concord, North Carolina.

Land Clearing FAQs

Answers to the questions we get asked most about land clearing work in Davidson County and central North Carolina. Anything not covered here, call us on (336) 596-5573.

How much does it cost?

Every site is different, so there is no honest flat rate to quote. We come out, look at the job in person and give you a straight number before anything starts — free, and with no obligation to use us.

What happens to the trees, stumps and brush?

They come out and go with us. We take the trees, brush and stumps and haul the debris away, leaving the site neat and ready for the next phase rather than covered in a burn pile.

Can you leave some of the trees standing?

Yes. Tell us what you want kept when we walk the property and we clear selectively around it.

Do I need a permit to clear my land?

Sometimes, depending on the site and what is planned for it. We work out what the job needs as part of planning it, and handle the permits it calls for.

What equipment do you use?

Caterpillar equipment and other heavy machinery. We are owner-operated, so the person who comes out to quote your job is the one running the machine on it.

What areas do you cover?

We are based in Lexington and work across Davidson County and central North Carolina — Winston-Salem, High Point, Thomasville, Asheboro, Denton, Kernersville, Clemmons, Mocksville, Advance, Salisbury, Concord, Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson and the Lake Norman area, plus the communities around them.

Service Area

Land Clearing Across Central North Carolina

Based in Lexington, we clear lots of trees, brush and stumps and haul the debris off throughout the Piedmont and Lake Norman area — these towns and the communities around them.

Cities We Serve
Lexington Winston-Salem High Point Thomasville Asheboro Denton Kernersville Clemmons Mocksville Advance Salisbury Concord Mooresville Cornelius Davidson Lake Norman

Got Land That Needs Clearing?

Call and talk to the crew that will actually be on your property — not a call center. We'll walk the site and give you a real number.

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