Pond Building and Land Clearing in Burlington, NC

Land Work in Alamance County

Outside Burlington and Graham, Alamance County is still largely farms and woods, with the Haw River running through it. Owners here call us for pond construction, land clearing and forestry mulching, and for grading and drainage on new home sites.

Worth the Drive for the Right Job

Burlington is about an hour from Walnut Cove. Moving equipment adds a little cost, so this distance works best for jobs with a real amount of work, like a pond, a few acres of clearing or a full home site. We will be upfront about whether a smaller job makes sense.

Before You Plan a Pond

Read how to tell if your land will hold a pond and our guide on what moves the cost of a pond. Land near the Haw River and its tributaries may be subject to stream and buffer rules, which our pond permit guide explains.

Jordan Lake Watershed Rules

The Haw River carries water from Alamance County down to Jordan Lake, and the Jordan Lake rules set nutrient and buffer requirements for much of the watershed. Stream buffers in particular can limit where you clear, grade or build a dam. Check with Alamance County planning before you settle on a pond site close to a creek.

The Alamance Soil and Water Conservation District is also worth a call. It can tell you about cost-share programs for farm ponds and erosion control, and some of those programs need approval before work starts. Once you know the rules for your land, we can help you plan a pond or clearing job that fits inside them.