Land Clearing Contractor in Radcliff, KY
Looking for a land clearing contractor in Radcliff? E & J General Contracting handles land clearing jobs across Hardin County every week. We know the local soil, the local permit office, and what it takes to get the job done right the first time on a Radcliff property.
Why Radcliff Property Owners Call E & J for Land Clearing
Radcliff is the kind of market where you need a contractor who's actually worked the local soil, knows the Hardin County inspectors, and isn't going to disappear after the deposit clears. We do land clearing jobs in Radcliff regularly — for builders, for homeowners, and for property owners adding shops and garages.
Apartment and duplex sidewalk, stoop, and dumpster pad replacement. Parking lot patching, curb repair, and ADA ramp corrections for retail along Dixie Highway. Driveway pours and replacements for off-post homeowners. Drainage correction on lots where shallow rock pushes water toward foundations.
What's Included in Every Radcliff Land Clearing Job
- Tree felling, hauling, and disposal (or burn pile if permitted)
- Stump grinding or full extraction
- Brush hogging dense undergrowth
- Forestry mulching for selective clearing
- Burn permit coordination with county
- Erosion control on cleared slopes
Radcliff Local Knowledge
Soil & Bedrock
Hardin County limestone sits close to the surface through most of Radcliff, with silt loam in the low areas. Rock is common on utility trenches and footing digs, and the shallow bedrock means water tends to move sideways rather than down — drainage has to be designed, not assumed.
Permits & Inspections
The City of Radcliff issues building, grading, and driveway entrance permits inside city limits; Hardin County Planning & Development handles unincorporated areas. Entrances onto US-31W and KY-1500 require a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet permit. Work on the installation itself is controlled by Fort Knox and is arranged through the prime contractor holding that work.
Areas We Cover
Dixie Highway corridor, North Wilson Road, Rogersville, Vine Grove Road, Knox Village area.
Pricing in Radcliff
Light brush clearing runs $500–$2,500 per acre. Heavy timber with stump removal runs $3,500–$8,000+ per acre depending on tree size and density. Forestry mulching (no haul-off, leaves a clean mulch layer) averages $1,800–$3,500 per acre. Burn piles save money when the county allows them.
Land Clearing in Radcliff — FAQs
Do you do land clearing work in Radcliff, KY?
Yes. Radcliff is part of our regular service area. Land Clearing jobs in Radcliff get the same crew, machines, and written-quote process as every other job we do.
How does Radcliff's soil affect a land clearing project?
Hardin County limestone sits close to the surface through most of Radcliff, with silt loam in the low areas. Rock is common on utility trenches and footing digs, and the shallow bedrock means water tends to move sideways rather than down — drainage has to be designed, not assumed.
Do I need a permit for land clearing work in Hardin County?
The City of Radcliff issues building, grading, and driveway entrance permits inside city limits; Hardin County Planning & Development handles unincorporated areas. Entrances onto US-31W and KY-1500 require a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet permit. Work on the installation itself is controlled by Fort Knox and is arranged through the prime contractor holding that work.
How fast can you start a land clearing job in Radcliff?
Most Radcliff projects start within 1–3 weeks of accepting the quote. Free estimates are usually scheduled within 48 hours of your call.
What does land clearing typically cost in Radcliff?
Light brush clearing runs $500–$2,500 per acre. Heavy timber with stump removal runs $3,500–$8,000+ per acre depending on tree size and density. Forestry mulching (no haul-off, leaves a clean mulch layer) averages $1,800–$3,500 per acre. Burn piles save money when the county allows them.