
As a third-generation contractor, JG Grading & Landscaping delivers professional grading, excavation, ponds, driveways, and full site prep in Durham County — backed by experience and a satisfaction guarantee.
Durham County, NC, established in 1881, is one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. Known for Duke University, Research Triangle Park, and a booming construction market, Durham County blends academic prestige, economic innovation, and cultural history. From farmland and rural tracts to suburban developments and city properties, JG Grading & Landscaping is equipped to handle projects of any size across the county.
We provide turn-key grading, excavation, and land development solutions across Durham County. With the right equipment, training, and experience, our team delivers results built to last — all backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Services we offer in Durham County include:
Rough & finish grading
Building pads & compaction
Land & lot clearing
Brush cutting (including 22-ft reach)
Demolition & debris removal
Pond building, repair & design
Gravel driveways & private roads
Drainage solutions & culvert installation
Light hauling (stone, gravel, brush, topsoil)
Fully Insured for your peace of mind
Equipped for Any Job – from skid steers and excavators to dump trucks and rollers
Family-Owned & Operated – founded on honesty, transparency, and keeping our word
Rooted in Oxford – born out of the very first graduating class at Oxford Prep in 2017
From bustling downtown Durham to rural communities like Bahama and Rougemont, and from farmland to new housing developments near Research Triangle Park, JG Grading & Landscaping delivers grading, excavation, and site prep work you can depend on. From ponds and driveways to full site packages, we’re Durham County’s trusted partner for dependable land improvement.
From world-class universities to booming construction (and yes, a little grading too) — here are a few things you might not know about Durham County and how JG Grading & Landscaping ties into it.
Durham County is home to Duke University, one of the nation’s leading research institutions, as well as the renowned Duke University Hospital.
It is the site of Research Triangle Park (RTP), one of the largest research and business hubs in the country, driving economic and population growth throughout the region.
With rapid growth in both residential and commercial construction, landowners in Durham County often need lot clearing, building pads, and driveway installation to prepare for new development.
We’re proud to serve Durham County because it represents progress, innovation, and opportunity. Every project allows us to help property owners build on strong foundations with reliable results.
Personal stories of transformation from our happy clients
Excellent service. Mr. Glover worked with requirements involving setbacks, complex drainage and a substantial elevation buildup to create a new property contour perfect to build our house and large garage. He accurately estimated the materials and labor, and Mr. Glover's suggestions during excavation and grading proved invaluable, ensuring pleasing aesthetics and proper drainage.
Hard working , respectful, on time and pays attention to detail . Gets the job done efficiently and fully. Very very honest . A++
J&D Landscaping grading did awesome job for Big Zion AME Zion Church driveway was covered with tree roots over grow tree limbs remove tree limbs, trees and roots made a one car driveway to a two car driveway remove debris and cut down some tree limbs looks amazing!! the members are very excited about the work J&D have already done and looking forward for the next phase
At JG Grading & Landscaping, we’re a family-owned company built on honesty, faith, and hard work. From driveways and ponds to full site packages, our professional team delivers turn-key solutions with a satisfaction guarantee. Call today for your free estimate.