Solid Ground Land and Excavation Services is a locally owned operation based in Grain Valley, MO — right in the heart of the Kansas City metro. We serve property owners across Jackson County, Cass County, and Lafayette County, handling everything from forestry mulching and brush hogging to excavation, grading, and driveway construction.
We know this area — the terrain, the soil, the drainage patterns, and the regulations. Whether you’re on a rural acreage in Lone Jack, a wooded lot in Blue Springs, or a vacant property inside Kansas City city limits, we’ve worked properties like yours and know what it takes to get the job done right.
Start with a free consultation — we can often quote smaller jobs by phone. For larger or more complex properties, we’ll schedule a site visit at no charge. Call Hap at 816-316-0261 to get started.
Every service listed below is available across the Kansas City metro area — from city lots to rural acreage.
Our most thorough clearing method. The FAE mulcher head on our Takeuchi TL12-R2 grinds trees, stumps, and dense brush into mulch where they stand — no burning, no hauling, no topsoil damage.
~1 acre/day · $1,800 to $2,500/day
Fast, cost-effective clearing for overgrown grass, weeds, briars, and light brush. Covers 4 to 5 acres per day — ideal for pasture reclamation, city compliance notices, farm maintenance, and pre-construction clearing.
4 to 5 acres/day · $1,200 to $2,000/day
Precise digging for foundations, drainage systems, and utility lines. Land grading and shaping for driveways, building pads, barns, and commercial sites. We get your land level and ready for the next step.
Priced by project · Free consultation
New gravel driveways, road repair, and washed-out road restoration. Built with proper grading and drainage from the start so it lasts. We work on both residential driveways and rural road access.
Priced by project · Free consultation
Precision trenching for water lines, electric, septic systems, and drainage. Minimal disruption, clean work, done right. Available across Jackson and Cass County.
Priced by project · Free consultation
Commercial and residential snow removal across the Kansas City metro, plus storm debris cleanup. Fast response when you need it most.
Seasonal service · Contact for pricing
The Kansas City metro area has a wide variety of terrain and land types — from dense cedar and hardwood timber on rural Jackson County properties, to overgrown suburban lots in Blue Springs and Independence, to low-lying ground with drainage challenges in Cass County. We work across all of it.
One thing we run into constantly in this area is properties where the previous owner let brush and trees take over for years — sometimes decades. Eastern red cedar, Osage orange (hedge apple), and invasive bush honeysuckle are the most common culprits across Jackson and Cass County. Forestry mulching handles all of these efficiently without the mess of traditional clearing methods.
If you’ve received a city or county notice about overgrown vegetation on a vacant lot, we handle those regularly and can typically get to it fast. Call Hap at 816-316-0261 and we’ll work to meet your deadline.
Kansas City
Blue Springs
Independence
Lee’s Summit
Grain Valley
Oak Grove
Lone Jack
Raytown
Grandview
Harrisonville
Pleasant Hill
Raymore
Belton
Garden City
Peculiar
Cleveland
Archie
Creighton
Odessa
Bates City
Higginsville
Concordia
Wellington
Lexington
Dover
Mayview
Waverly
Don’t see your town? We likely serve your area — call us and we’ll let you know.
Based in Grain Valley — 15 minutes from Blue Springs, 30 minutes from downtown KC. We’re not driving 2 hours to your job site and billing you for it.
We quote day rates based on what we actually see on your property. No bait and switch, no surprise add-ons. You know the number before we start.
Our Takeuchi TL12-R2 handles the thick cedar, hardwood, and dense brush common to this region. Not a small machine that struggles on a real job.
Licensed and insured to operate throughout Missouri. OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certified operators. Your property is protected.
It depends on the method and what’s on your property. Brush hogging runs $1,200 to $2,000 per day and covers 4 to 5 acres. Forestry mulching runs $1,800 to $2,500 per day at about 1 acre per day. Start with a free consultation and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Yes — we work on both urban and rural properties. Vacant lots, inherited properties, rental properties with city compliance notices — these are common jobs for us inside KC proper and in surrounding cities like Independence, Blue Springs, and Lee’s Summit.
For heavily wooded lots with trees and stumps, forestry mulching is the cleanest option — it grinds everything in place with no hauling or burning. For lighter brush and overgrowth, brush hogging is faster and more cost-effective. Give us a call and we’ll help you figure out the right approach.
Typically within 1 to 2 weeks depending on our schedule and weather. If you have a city compliance deadline or time-sensitive project, call us directly at 816-316-0261 and we’ll do our best to work around your timeline.
Yes — beyond clearing, we do site grading, driveway construction, trenching, and excavation across the KC metro. If you need the land cleared and then prepped for a build, we can handle both phases.
Start with a free consultation — we can often quote smaller jobs by phone. For larger or more complex properties, we’ll schedule a site visit at no charge. Call or text Hap at (816) 316-0261 or submit a request through our online form.
“Building Trust on Solid Ground.”
Solid Ground Land and Excavation Services | Grain Valley, MO 64029 | Serving Kansas City and the surrounding area
