We move the earth.
Then we build on it.
Excavation, grading, utilities, septic systems, driveways and residential construction for homeowners, farms and builders across Pittsylvania County, Danville and Southern Virginia.
- H/HHighway / HeavyLicensed Class
- RBCResidential BuildingLicensed Class
Tell us about your project
We usually respond within one business day.
Sitework and construction, start to finish
From the first tree cleared to the last board nailed, we handle the heavy work that gets land ready and the building that goes on it.
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Excavation & Site Prep
Foundations, basements, building pads and full site preparation, dug right and to grade.
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Grading & Land Clearing
Turn overgrown or uneven land into a usable lot, from rough clearing to final grade.
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Water, Sewer & Utilities
Water lines, sewer laterals, conduit and underground utility installation.
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Roads, Driveways & Culverts
Gravel driveways, private roads, culverts and base work built to hold up.
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Drainage & Stormwater
Fix standing water, wet basements and washouts with drainage that works.
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Demolition & Hauling
Tear-down of houses, barns and outbuildings, plus hauling of dirt, stone and debris.
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Septic Tank Installs
New septic tank and drain field installs, plus tank replacements, done to the approved permit.
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Residential Construction
Licensed residential building — new homes, additions, garages and outbuildings.
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Describe the problem and we'll tell you how we'd tackle it.
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classifications
One crew for the ground work and the build
Most projects need an excavator and a builder. With us, that's the same phone call.
Licensed for heavy & residential
Virginia H/H and RBC classifications mean we're qualified for everything from road and utility work to building your home.
Dirt to finished build
One contractor for clearing, grading, utilities, driveway and construction. Fewer hand-offs, fewer delays.
Local to Southern Virginia
We know the red clay, the rock and the rain here. We build for the ground we actually work on.
Straight answers
Honest estimates, clear communication and a crew that respects your property.
Three steps to a finished site
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Call or send a request
Tell us a little about your property and what you want done. We'll set up a time to come out.
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Site visit & free estimate
We walk the site with you, talk through options and give you a clear written estimate.
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We get to work
Our crew shows up when we say we will, does the job right and leaves the site clean.
Recent projects
A look at the sitework and builds we've completed around Southern Virginia.
- Water and sewer line installation
- Gravel driveway and culvert installation
- Foundation excavation
- Storm drainage and pond work
- Finished custom home build
Working across Southern Virginia
Based at 8108 US Hwy 29 in Blairs, we serve:
- Pittsylvania County
- City of Danville
- Henry County & Martinsville
- Halifax County
- Campbell County
- Franklin County
Common questions
Yes. Yates Construction & Excavating is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia with two classifications: Highway/Heavy (H/H), which covers excavation, grading, roads, utilities and similar sitework, and Residential Building (RBC), which covers building homes, additions and residential structures.
Yes. We'll come out to your property, walk the site with you and give you a written estimate. There's no charge and no obligation.
Yes, and that's one of the biggest advantages of working with us. Because we hold both Highway/Heavy and Residential Building licenses, we can clear and grade your lot, put in the driveway and utilities, and build the house or garage, all as one contractor.
We're based in Blairs on Route 29 and work throughout Pittsylvania County, Danville, Chatham, Gretna, Martinsville, Henry County, Halifax County and the surrounding Southern Virginia area. If you're not sure we cover your location, just give us a call.
It depends on the size of the job and the season, but we'll give you a realistic start date when we provide your estimate, and we'll keep you updated if weather changes the schedule.
Got land to move or something to build?
Tell us what you're planning. We'll come out, walk the site with you and give you a straight, written estimate at no cost.