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Planning construction, drainage improvements, driveway repairs, or land clearing? Let's review the property and discuss the right approach.

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Achieve a Build-Ready Site With A Skilled Excavation Contractor Serving St Albans, WV

Call for a fast, honest site evaluation today to get a clear, step-by-step plan for your property’s development.

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Practical Solutions For Property Challenges

At Dirt Shifters, we transform challenging terrain into build-ready land. Operating under ELR Investments since 2016 as a licensed and insured contractor (WV057455), we provide versatile, 24/7 site work solutions. By combining land clearing, grading, and drainage expertise under one roof, we eliminate the hassle of juggling multiple contractors, ensuring your property is functional, accessible, and perfectly prepped for whatever you plan to build next.

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Helping Property Owners Prepare For What Comes Next

Every property has different conditions that influence what can be built, improved, or maintained. Some land needs to be cleared before construction can begin. Other properties require grading to improve water movement, driveway improvements to restore access, or drainage solutions to address standing water. At Dirt Shifters, we focus on helping customers understand these challenges and identify practical solutions that support their goals.

We work with homeowners, rural property owners, and small commercial clients who need more than a single service. Many projects require excavation, grading, drainage improvements, and site preparation working together. By offering multiple services under one company, we help simplify the process and keep projects moving forward.

  • Versatility: Multiple site work services under one company.
  • 24/7 Availability: Flexible scheduling when projects require attention.
  • Hands-On Approach: Every property receives individual evaluation.
  • Honest Communication: Clear expectations from start to finish.
  • Property-Focused Solutions: Work tailored to how the land will be used.

One Team For Multiple Phases Of Site Work

Land clearing, excavation, grading, drainage solutions, trenching, building pad preparation, and driveway work help property owners solve site challenges before they affect future improvements.

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Land Improvement Services Designed Around Your Property

Whether you’re preparing for construction, improving drainage, reclaiming usable acreage, or creating better access across your property, our services are designed to support how the land functions today and in the future. Explore our excavation, grading, drainage, driveway, trenching, and site preparation solutions. 

Land Clearing & Site Preparation Services
Land Clearing & Site Preparation Services

Prepare overgrown property for construction, improved access, and future improvements. Clear obstacles that limit how your land can be used.

Plan Your Clearing
Grading & Dirt Work
Grading & Dirt Work

Improve drainage performance, address uneven terrain, and create stable surfaces for construction, driveways, and landscaping projects.

Schedule Grading
French Drain & Drainage Solution Services
French Drain & Drainage Solution Services

Manage runoff, reduce standing water, and help protect structures with drainage solutions tailored to your property's conditions.

Fix Site Drainage
Concrete & Foundation Services
Concrete & Foundation Services

Create stable foundations, concrete slabs, and flatwork that support residential and small commercial construction projects.

Evaluate Your Concrete Options
Stump Grinding, Tree Removal & Brush Clearing
Stump Grinding, Tree Removal & Brush Clearing

Remove stumps, brush, and unwanted growth to reclaim usable land and prepare properties for future improvements.

Reclaim Your Property
Gravel Driveway Repair & Material Delivery Services
Gravel Driveway Repair & Material Delivery Services

Improve access, correct driveway issues, and coordinate gravel, dirt, and material delivery for residential and rural properties.

Review Your Driveway
Excavation Services
Excavation Services

Prepare land for construction, utilities, drainage improvements, and development projects with excavation tailored to site conditions.

Plan Your Excavation
Utility Trenching Services
Utility Trenching Services

Create pathways for underground water lines, electrical service, drainage systems, and utility installations.

Review Utility Access
Gravel Driveway Installation Services
Gravel Driveway Installation Services

Create durable gravel driveways designed to improve property access, support drainage, and handle everyday traffic.

Price My Driveway
Building Pad & Construction Pad Preparation Services
Building Pad & Construction Pad Preparation Services

Prepare stable building sites for homes, garages, barns, shops, and other construction projects before work begins.

Prepare Your Building Site
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Fast Turnaround on Every Project

Whether you're tearing out a cracked driveway, removing a deteriorating patio, or clearing a commercial slab, we handle the heavy work so your project stays on track.

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Why Site Conditions Matter Before Construction Begins

Many property challenges start below the surface. Drainage problems, unstable terrain, overgrowth, and poor accessibility can affect future construction, property use, and long-term maintenance.

Addressing site conditions before construction begins often creates a smoother path forward. Proper grading can improve water movement across the property. Land clearing creates access and usable space. Building pad preparation establishes stable areas for future structures. Drainage improvements help manage runoff before it affects driveways, foundations, and surrounding land.

Rather than treating these challenges as separate issues, we focus on helping property owners understand how site conditions influence the success of future improvements. By preparing the property properly, customers can move forward with greater clarity about the next phase of their project.

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Prepare Your Property Before Site Issues Delay Your Plans 

Whether you’re planning construction, improving drainage, restoring access, or creating usable land, taking action early can help support future improvements and reduce unnecessary delays.

Proudly Serving St Albans, WV And Surrounding Communities

Helping property owners improve land usability, drainage, access, and construction readiness.

Areas We Serve

St Albans, WV
Elkview, WV
Huntington, WV
Kanawha City, WV
Nitro, WV
Teays Valley, WV
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about excavation, grading, drainage solutions, and property improvement services available throughout St Albans, WV, and nearby communities.

What types of properties do you work on?

Our team assists residential homeowners, manages rural land improvements, and tackles site work for small commercial facilities.

Can you prepare land for construction?

Yes. We provide land clearing, excavation, grading, building pad preparation, and related site preparation services.

Do you offer drainage solutions?

Yes. We install french drains and provide grading and drainage services designed to improve water movement across the property.

Can you help improve driveway access?

Yes. We provide gravel driveway installation, driveway repair, grading, and material delivery services.

Do you provide multiple services for one project?

Yes. Many projects involve a combination of land clearing, excavation, grading, drainage improvements, trenching, and site preparation services.

What Property Owners Have To Say

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Great company!! Did work agreed on, and did great job fixing and stoning the road. Would definitely use again
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Good & prompt communication; courteous and professional; did the job in time & manner we agreed on. I would recommend!
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Ed from Dirt Shifters was great to work with, I was unavailable for most of the project Ed kept me informed of what had been done daily would recommend Dirt Shifters!
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Pamela Mcvay
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Great job by these 2 gentlemen. Anxious to see if it helps my issue. Previously I had rain that would puddle and flow across my sidewalk. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Amanda
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This was the most affordable and convenient way to get rid of a bunch of junk in the house. They brought the trailer and picked it up the next day. I will definitely use this company again the next time I need to do a large cleaning job.
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John Sikora
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These guys were professional and reasonable on their quotes. They do really good work. I very pleased how my driveway and side yard came out. Thumbs up 👍 to Dirt Shifters.
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Matthew McDaniel
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Great service. Quote was exactly what I was charged and the job was done quickly.
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Jacob Martin
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Great service, fair price, speedy service.
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J. Betleyoun
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Did a great job. They were fast and responsive. Would use again.
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Elena Moffatt
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My husband & I have known Ed Register Owner of Dirt Shifters for several years. He is professional & prompt in responding with his clients. Recently one of my Sellers used his company to remove several big & small items from their home. Seller informed me that they were very pleased with the job and would recommend him to their friends. Highly recommend.

Discuss Your Property Improvement Project

Whether you’re planning construction, addressing drainage concerns, improving access, or preparing a building site, use the contact form to schedule a site visit.

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