Getting the ground ready before any construction begins is one of the most important steps in a build — and one that often determines how well everything above it holds up. MBP Land Clearing provides excavation and site preparation services for residential and light commercial properties across the Huntsville, AL area, Taft, TN, and surrounding communities.
Excavation and site preparation includes any work needed to get a piece of land shaped and graded for a building project. For residential clients, that most often means:
We take the time to understand what’s being built and what the site needs before we start moving dirt. The approach depends on the soil, the slope, and the plans.
Prepare your property for new home construction with professional site work and land preparation.
Get land ready for future improvements, structures, driveways, or utility installation.
We help light commercial clients clear and prepare sites before construction begins.
We work alongside builders and contractors to keep projects moving on schedule.
Our goal is to leave your property properly prepared for the next phase of development.
House pad construction is something we do regularly. Whether you’re building a traditional home, a manufactured home, or a barn structure, getting the pad right — level, compacted, and properly graded for drainage — matters. We cut and fill as needed to meet the specifications for your build.
If your site preparation project requires asphalt or concrete work — such as a concrete slab or paved driveway — we have connections with contractors in the area who can handle that phase. For clients who want a single point of coordination rather than managing multiple crews, we can help put that together.
Excavation and site prep rarely stands alone. It typically follows land clearing or forestry mulching, and it’s often done alongside or before driveway installation, pond building, or demolition.
Brent Patterson has been running land clearing and excavation equipment for over 10 years. He started MBP Land Clearing to do quality work for people who need it done right — not just fast. When you call us, you’re working directly with someone who takes pride in the result, not just the paycheck. We offer free estimates on every job. We also offer discounts for seniors, military members, and veterans — just ask when you call.
Over 10 years of hands-on land clearing and excavation experience you can trust.
We focus on doing the job right the first time — with attention to detail on every project.
When you call MBP Land Clearing, you work directly with the owner from start to finish.
We offer free estimates along with discounts for seniors, military members, and veterans.
MBP Land Clearing is based in Taft, TN and serves a 60-mile radius — including Huntsville, AL and the surrounding communities in both Tennessee and Alabama. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, give us a call. We’re likely closer than you think.
At a minimum, it helps to know the footprint of what’s being built and whether there are any utility lines on the property. If you’re working with a builder, any site plans they’ve put together are useful. If you don’t have those yet, we can still walk the property and give you a sense of what will be involved.
Yes. If the land has already been cleared — or if we’re clearing it as part of the same project — we can grade and prepare a house pad. We’ll cut and fill as needed to get the pad level and ready for your builder.
Drainage is something we plan for, not leave to chance. The slope and shape of the graded site determine where water flows. We’ll look at the natural drainage on your land and make sure the site prep works with it rather than against it.
Yes. If you have a contractor managing your build, we’re happy to coordinate directly with them on timing and specifications. Clear communication between crews makes the process smoother for everyone.
We do not pour concrete or lay asphalt ourselves, but we have connections with contractors in the area who do. If you want a complete package — excavation, site prep, and finished paving — we can help coordinate that so you’re not managing multiple contractors independently.
It depends on the size of the area, the condition of the land, and the complexity of the grading required. A straightforward house pad on cleared, flat ground can move quickly. Sites with significant slope changes or drainage work take more time. We’ll give you a realistic timeline in the estimate.
