
As a third-generation contractor, JG Grading & Landscaping delivers professional grading, excavation, ponds, driveways, and full site prep in Durham — backed by experience and a satisfaction guarantee.
Durham, NC is a bustling city known for its growth, historic landmarks, and thriving university community. Although JG Grading & Landscaping began in Oxford, we bring the same professional expertise and values-driven approach to Durham, helping homeowners and developers prepare land for homes, driveways, ponds, and larger construction projects.
We provide professional, turn-key site prep services throughout Durham and the surrounding areas. With the right equipment and experienced crews, we ensure every project is completed efficiently, safely, and built to last.
Services we offer in Durham 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 downtown neighborhoods to suburban and rural outskirts, we provide grading, excavation, and site prep for projects of all sizes. Whether it’s installing driveways, constructing ponds, or preparing full sites for development, JG Grading & Landscaping is Durham’s trusted partner for dependable land improvement.
From historic landmarks to a booming construction scene (and yes, a little grading too) — here are a few things you might not know about Durham and how JG Grading & Landscaping supports the community.
Durham is recognized as a hub for education, research, and development, home to Duke University and a growing construction and technology sector.
The city’s roots in tobacco trade and manufacturing shaped its development, contributing to a strong local identity and historic downtown areas.
Driveway installation, pond construction, lot clearing, and full-site preparation are common requests for both residential and commercial properties in Durham.
Providing reliable, high-quality land services in Durham allows us to contribute to a growing city where precision, experience, and long-lasting results are essential.
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.