Drainage + erosion
Control water and erosion
Yard holding water, ditch that will not run, or a bank washing out. Culverts, drain tile, French drains, and grading to help water move.
Grading, clearing & site work
Carteret · Craven · Onslow · Jones counties
Standing water, overgrown lots, old structures, and ground that is not ready to build or sell. We grade, drain, clear, and haul it.
Every request starts with a call
Family and veteran owned
Grading, drainage, land clearing, and demolition services.
Down East Land Improvements provides grading, drainage, land clearing, demolition, driveway, excavation, tree-removal, and site-preparation services across Carteret, Craven, Onslow, and Jones counties. Down East calls first to discuss the requested work, location, access, and whether the project is a fit before arranging the next step.
Grading + site work
Grade it so you can use it
Driveways, access, grading, excavation, and site preparation before a build or another trade begins.
Forestry + tree work
Clear the lot
Forestry mulching, tree and stump removal, plus urgent tree-work requests after storm damage.
Demolition + removal
Take it down and haul it off
Residential demolition, junk, debris, and leftover mess so the ground is usable again.
Land Clearing, Grading & Site Work in Eastern North Carolina
Demolition, land clearing, grading, emergency tree work, and utility trenching in the primary service area: Carteret, Craven, Onslow, and Jones counties.
See every real project photo from the field.
View all project photosHow an estimate works.
Send the property
Send the address, photos if you have them, and what is going on.
Talk with Down East
We call to discuss the location, requested work, access, and whether the project is a fit.
Plan the next step
If the project is a fit, we explain what is needed next and arrange the estimate.
Carteret, Craven, Onslow, and Jones.
- Jones
- Onslow
- Carteret
- Craven
These four counties are the primary service area. Outside them? Send the address and Down East will confirm travel and availability.
Check your property locationCall (252) 515-0362Tell us about your project.
Share a few details about the property and requested work. Down East will call to discuss the project, confirm whether it is a fit, and explain the next step.
Prefer to call?(252) 515-0362SERVICE AREAPrimarily serving Carteret, Craven, Onslow + Jones counties
What to know before requesting an estimate.
Start with the address and what you would like done. Down East will call before an estimate is scheduled.
What kind of work does Down East do?
Grading, drainage and erosion control, culverts and drain tile, French drains, forestry mulching, tree and stump removal, emergency tree work, residential demolition, junk and debris removal, driveways, excavation, and site preparation. If Down East cannot do the job, you will know before work starts.
Where does Down East Land Improvements work?
Carteret, Craven, Onslow, and Jones counties are our main service area. We also consider work elsewhere in Eastern North Carolina. Send the address and we’ll confirm travel and availability.
How do I get an estimate for my property?
Estimate terms depend on the project. Send the property address, what you are planning, and the result you want. Photos help. You’ll receive the work details and price before anything starts.
Does Down East handle permits, utilities, or engineered drainage and erosion work?
Not automatically. Permit, utility, and engineering needs depend on the job and location. We’ll make it clear who handles licensed, regulated, or engineered work before the job starts.
Can GCs and utility contractors call?
Yes. Send the location, schedule, and what you need from Down East. We’ll look at the site before confirming the work.
What should I include in an estimate request?
Send the address, what is on the property now, and what you need done. Photos help. We can sort out access, utilities, haul-off, permits, and timing as the scope is prepared.