Q: Do you charge a travel fee for projects at the edge of the 75-mile radius?

A: Transparency is part of our standard. For projects significantly far from our Pelham base, there may be a mobilization fee to cover fuel and time. However, this will always be discussed upfront and included in your written estimate. No hidden fees. Ever.

Q: I am outside the 75-mile radius. Will you still take my project?

A: We review these on a case-by-case basis. For large-scale commercial excavation, land clearing, or major hardscaping projects, we may travel beyond our standard radius. Contact us to discuss your project.

Q: Do you service rural land and hunting camps?

A: Absolutely. We are Land Management experts and avid hunters. We frequently deploy to rural areas in Bibb, Coosa, and Talladega counties for forestry mulching, road building, and gravel driveway repair. We have the off-road equipment to handle it.

Q: Are you licensed to work in all these cities?

A: Yes. We maintain the proper business licenses and insurance required to operate in the municipalities we serve. We respect the regulations of every community we enter. We also pull all required permits for each project.

Our Service Area: Mission-Ready Across Central Alabama

Reliability shouldn't be limited by a zip code. Finding a contractor who shows up on time, communicates clearly, and executes to a Higher Standard is hard enough. You shouldn't have to worry if they service your area.

From our headquarters in Pelham, AL, Higher Ground Land Management deploys our team and equipment within a 75-mile radius.

Whether you are a developer in downtown Birmingham, a homeowner in Hoover, or a landowner managing acreage in Talladega, we bring the same Veteran-Owned discipline and experience to your job site.

Our Primary Service Counties

We provide full-spectrum Land Management (Earthwork, Hardscaping, Concrete, and Dumpsters) to the following counties.

If you are on this list, we are your partner.

Shelby County

As our home base, we are the standard for excavation and hardscaping in Shelby County. We know the soil, the regulations, and the terrain.

Key Cities: Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo, Columbiana, Harpersville, Vincent.

Jefferson County

We support residential and commercial projects across the Birmingham metro. From dumpster rentals in the city to land clearing in the suburbs, we are on-site and on time.

Key Cities: Birmingham, Hoover, Bessemer, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Trussville, Leeds, Gardendale, Hueytown.

St. Clair County & Talladega County

We bring heavy equipment and forestry mulching expertise to the expanding developments and rural land projects in the eastern part of the state.

Key Cities: Pell City, Moody, Springville, Talladega, Sylacauga, Lincoln, Childersburg.

Chilton, Bibb & Coosa Counties

For rural land management, driveway grading, and large-scale site prep, we are the disciplined choice for the southern tier of our radius.

Key Cities: Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Centreville, Brent, Rockford.

Tuscaloosa, Blount & Cullman Counties

Our 75-mile radius extends to cover major land clearing and streambank restoration projects at Smith Lake or a hardscape project requiring a new driveway, sidewalk or retaining wall in Tuscaloosa.

Key Cities: Tuscaloosa, Cullman, Oneonta, Hanceville.

Bringing the Higher Standard to Your Community

Excavation & Grading Over The Mountain and Birmingham Metro

The terrain in Birmingham and Hoover can be rocky, steep, and unforgiving. You need excavation contractors who understand how to manage elevation changes. We specialize in grading and drainage solutions that protect homes in these hilly areas.

Hardscaping & Stone Work in Shelby & Jefferson Counties

From Vestavia Hills to Greystone, homeowners require a higher aesthetic. We install premium natural stone walls and paver patios that add permanent value to high-end properties. We build structures that last, resulting in the enjoyment of your new area for many years to come.

Reliable Dumpster Rental Near Pelham, AL

Construction delays happen when waste isn't managed. Our roll-off dumpster rentals are available across the entire region. Whether it's a remodel in Homewood or a new build in Chelsea, we deliver on time.

Visualizing Our Service Radius

We are strategically located to mobilize quickly to any site in Central Alabama within 75 miles of our shop in Pelham, AL via I-65, I-459 and Hwy 280.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Our Service Area

Q: Do you charge a travel fee for projects at the edge of the 75-mile radius?
A: Transparency is part of our standard. For projects significantly far from our Pelham base, there may be a mobilization fee to cover fuel and time. However, this will always be discussed upfront and included in your written estimate. No hidden fees. Ever.
Q: I am outside the 75-mile radius. Will you still take my project?
A: We review these on a case-by-case basis. For large-scale commercial excavation, land clearing, or major hardscaping projects, we may travel beyond our standard radius. Contact us to discuss your project.
Q: Do you service rural land and hunting camps?
A: Absolutely. We are Land Management experts and avid hunters. We frequently deploy to rural areas in Bibb, Coosa, and Talladega counties for forestry mulching, road building, and gravel driveway repair. We have the off-road equipment to handle it.
Q: Are you licensed to work in all these cities?
A: Yes. We maintain the proper business licenses and insurance required to operate in the municipalities we serve. We respect the regulations of every community we enter. We also pull all required permits for each project.