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Last update on January 19, 2026

Top-Rated Land clearing pros in Hyden - Updated Nov 2026

McVey Land Development, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

McVey Land Development, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 50 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! \n​ \n \n \nMcVey Land Development, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Stumpy's
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had them to remove 4 tree stumps. They did awesome work on that job. Cleaned up the areas nicely. But most of all they were quick to accept my call for the job request. And showed up within three days to do the job. I highly recommend!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Double K Excavating
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"They were very professional and courteous, and they do excellent work. I especially appreciated the little things like moving some excavated dirt to an adjacent low spot. Highly recommended!"
Barry Weller land clearing
Clay City demolition and land clearing
Excavating Project
Drain pipe installed London Ky
Excavating Project

+153

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Triple J Contracting
4.9(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great bunch of guys. Know their stuff and gets the job done quick and efficient. Their pricing is the best you can find!"
French Drain
French Drain
French Drain
French Drain
French Drain

+14

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RELM Contracting, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional, easy to work with. Excellent communication throughout the duration of the project. I am very pleased with how my driveway turned out! Would highly recommend RELM Contracting!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Exact One Excavation
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Hyden, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are really top-notch contractors. I had a major drainage issue since we are built into the side of a hill on Herrington Lake and we get a ton of water coming at us after every rain storm, along with a bunch of gravel from the neighbors above us on the hill. They came up with a great solution to handle it all and the quality of the work is excellent. They are very easy to work with and I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Land Clearing Services FAQs, answered by experts

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails.

Pros will assess your soil type, property geography, and rain patterns for optimal slope.

Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map

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