Serving Huntsville, AL & Surrounding Areas
Excavation Contractors in Athens, AL
Local Grading, Site Prep & Dirt Work for Any Project
When you need dependable excavation in Athens, Alabama, trust the team that knows the land and works it like pros. At Drake Contracting LLC, we provide full-service excavation for residential, rural, and light commercial projects across the Athens area. From grading and land clearing to site prep and driveways, we’ve got the equipment and experience to make your land ready for what’s next.
Why Choose Us in Athens, AL?
We’re locally owned, hands-on, and built for this kind of work. You get honest pricing, reliable service, and results that speak for themselves.
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We shape the land so you can build on it. Simple as that.
If you're preparing to build, clean up a lot, or solve land issues in Athens, AL, our excavation services are a great place to start. We help you level, grade, clear, or reshape your property with precision and a plan tailored to your goals. Whether you're dealing with clay-heavy soil or uneven ground, we’ve worked it all—and we know how to get it right.
We pride ourselves on being responsive, transparent, and results-driven. Call, text, or fill out the form and we’ll walk your site and give you a custom quote.
Our Excavation Services in Athens, AL
Dirt Work
Our dirt work services in Athens, AL include grading, leveling, and spreading to prepare land for construction, driveways, pads, or landscaping. We work with the natural shape of your property to ensure long-term stability.
Gravel Driveways
We install durable gravel driveways in Athens, Alabama, complete with proper grading and base preparation. Whether it’s new construction or a rural driveway that needs resurfacing, we handle it all.
Land Clearing
We provide fast, efficient land clearing in Athens, Alabama, removing brush, trees, and debris to open up your property for development, farming, or wildlife management.
Site Prep
We prep residential and rural build sites throughout Athens, AL with grading, compacting, and pad construction. Our site prep work ensures your foundation starts on solid ground.
Food Plot Installation
Ready to attract more wildlife? We offer food plot installation in Athens, Alabama, including land clearing, tilling, and planting to create high-performing deer plots.
Drainage Solutions
We correct slope issues and install drainage ditches in Athens to prevent standing water and erosion. Smart grading and water management keep your property protected long-term.
Why We Love Serving Athens, AL
Good land, good people, and plenty of projects to be proud of.
Athens, Alabama combines small-town charm with wide-open properties—and we love the variety of land we get to work on here. From large rural lots to tight building pads near town, there’s no job we can’t handle. We’re proud to help homeowners and landowners make the most of their property in this fast-growing part of Limestone County.
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Our customers say it best—real feedback from real jobs all across North Alabama. Check out our latest Google reviews to see why homeowners and landowners trust Drake Contracting LLC for excavation, dirt work, and land clearing done right.
Areas Served
We provide Excavation Services in Huntsville, AL and surrounding areas. If you are not sure if we serve your area, give us a call and we will be happy to see if we can!
Huntsville, AL
Athens, AL
Madison, AL
Moulton, AL
Guntersville, AL
Decatur, AL
Toney, AL
Owens Cross Roads, AL
Harvest, AL
Pulaski, TN
New Hope, AL
Ardmore, AL
Tanner, AL
Rogersville, AL
Fayetteville, TN
Let’s Break Ground in Athens, AL
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