Excavation & Land Clearing FAQs in Central Arkansas

If it’s a normal excavation, grading, drainage, driveway, or land-clearing project, I’ll come out, walk the property with you, shoot grade if needed, and talk through options at no cost.

If you’re further out or it’s something unusual, I’ll tell you up front before we schedule anything so there are no surprises.

If you’d like me to take a look, call or text Zach at 501-680-1078 and tell me where you’re located and what you’re dealing with.

Yes, photos and a short description help a lot.

If you’re in places like Cabot, Sherwood, Jacksonville, Maumelle, North Little Rock, or Little Rock, you can text me:

• Wide shots of the problem area,

• A quick note about what happens when it rains,

• Rough size (for example: “about 60’ of driveway,” “20x30 pad,” “backyard holds water along the fence”).

From that, I can usually give you a ballpark range so you know if it’s a $1–2k problem or a much bigger project. I’ll still need to come out and put eyes on it before I lock in a final number, but it keeps you from wasting time if it’s way outside your budget.

Text your photos and questions to 501-680-1078 and I’ll tell you straight what I’m seeing.

Yes. We safely remove trees, stumps, and brush to clear lots for new builds in Sherwood and surrounding areas.
Contact us for a free lot clearing estimate in Sherwood.

Yes, that’s exactly the lane I stay in.

On most jobs around Central Arkansas I handle:

• Rough cut / excavation – getting to grade, removing soft spots, shaping ditches.

• Compaction – tracking and compacting pads and drives so you’re not pouring on mush.

• Fine grading – smoothing everything so your concrete, fence, shop, or pool crew can start straight away.

That means the concrete crew or builder shows up to a site that’s already set up right, instead of fighting low spots, humps, or bad drainage.

If you want one person responsible for the dirt work from start to finish, call or text 501-680-1078 and tell me what you’re building.

Yes. A big part of what I do is helping homeowners figure out what’s actually necessary and what isn’t.

I’ll walk the property with you, look at how the land lays, check where water is coming from and where it’s trying to go, and explain whether you need: Simple grading and touch-up work, A true drainage fix (French drains, catch basins, pipe), Or a bigger excavation / re-shape of the yard or driveway.

If I think you don’t need to spend money yet, I’ll tell you that too. The goal is to fix the problem once, not sell you the most expensive option.

If you’re not sure what you really need, call or text 501-680-1078 and I’ll come look at it with you.

The best drainage fix depends on your property. We often recommend regrading slopes, extending downspouts, or installing French drains.

Schedule a drainage evaluation in Little Rock for a tailored solution.

Short answer: I run the machine, I answer the phone, and I care about the details.

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A lot of outfits in Central Arkansas will send whatever crew is free that day. With Hyslip Excavation:

• You deal directly with me, Zach, start to finish.

• I’m the one on your property grading, digging, and checking slopes.

• I treat your place like it’s mine — protecting driveways, flagging sprinklers, and cleaning up when I leave.

• I’ll explain what I’m doing and why, in plain language, not contractor jargon.

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My whole business is built on the idea that “it’s the little things” that separate a good job from a headache. If that’s the kind of contractor you want on your yard or job site, call or text 501-680-1078 and let’s talk through your project.

I work direct with homeowners who need grading, drainage, driveway work, pads, small demo, and land clearing — and I also work as a sub for custom home builders and general contractors across Central Arkansas.

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For builders and GCs, I handle:

• Lot clearing and rough grading,

• House and shop pads,

• Driveway cuts and rock,

• Utility trenching and backfill,

• Final grading so you can turn the job over clean.

If you’re a homeowner who wants a contractor that plays well with your builder, or a GC looking for a reliable excavation sub, call or text Zach at 501-680-1078 and let’s talk about how you like to run jobs.