Land Clearing, Gravel Driveways & Drainage in Hollister, MO
Hollister is a Taney County city of 4,583 people (2020 Census) just south of Branson, across Lake Taneycomo. Its post office opened in 1904, and the name came from Hollister, California, where an early storekeeper's daughter was born. Downtown's Downing Street Historic District has been on the National Register since 1978, and College of the Ozarks sits next door at Point Lookout. From our Berryville base it's about 36 miles: north on Highway 21 to the Missouri line, east on Missouri 86, then north on US 65, a little under an hour. That makes land clearing in Hollister, MO, and the hillside acreage around it one of our closer Missouri drives.
What's different about working in Hollister
Turkey Creek runs through town. Turkey Creek flows north through west Hollister to Lake Taneycomo, and the city keeps a flooding history for good reason: the creek has risen fast in heavy rain, including in July 2024. If your property is near the creek or one of its branches, check the flood map before any fill or grading, and plan drainage so water moves through without being pushed onto a neighbor.
Rocky, clayey hillsides. Around Hollister, Taney County's most common soils are Gasconade, which is shallow and rocky over bedrock, and Gatewood, which has a very heavy clay subsoil. Expect rock in the cuts, clay that turns slick when wet, and drives that need more base than you'd guess.
Steep lots near town. Many Hollister-area homes sit on slopes that fall toward the creek or the lake. On those lots, water running down the driveway or toward the foundation is the most common problem, and it's usually fixed with grading, crown, ditches, and drains rather than more gravel.
City inside, county outside. Inside city limits, check with the City of Hollister before grading. Outside the city, Taney County requires a Land Disturbance Permit for non-agricultural disturbance over one acre, and Missouri DNR requires a state permit at one acre or more.
Services for Hollister properties
Forestry Mulching in Hollister, MO: brush, cedar, and small trees cleared from lots and acreage, with the mulch left as ground cover. No burn pile on most jobs.
Land Clearing in Hollister, MO: homesites, access corridors, and overgrown lots.
Gravel Driveways in Hollister, MO: steep drive repair and new drives with crown, base, ditches, and culverts.
Drainage Solutions in Hollister: French drains, swales, and regrading to move water away from homes and off drives.
Grading in Hollister: house pads, parking pads, and level yard areas.
Hardscaping in Hollister: rock on slopes that are hard to mow, and patio and wall bases.
Landscaping in Hollister: site prep after the heavy work.
Scheduling and site visits
Call or text (870) 350-4046, and leave a voicemail or a detailed text if we miss you. Photos of the drive, the slope, and where water runs during a storm help us come prepared. Late fall through early spring is the best clearing season, and grading on clay waits for dry ground. Any digging in Missouri needs a Missouri 811 locate first.
Hollister FAQ
Do you work in Hollister and Point Lookout?
Yes. Both are part of our Taney County service area, about 36 miles from Berryville.
My property is near Turkey Creek. Can you grade it?
Possibly. First check whether it's in a mapped floodplain with the city or county. Then we plan grading and drainage around it.
Why does water run toward my house every time it rains?
On sloped lots with clay subsoil, water can't soak in fast, so it follows the surface. Regrading, swales, and French drains give it a better path.
Can you fix a steep driveway that keeps washing out?
Usually. Crown, ditches, culverts, and a compacted base address the water that causes the washouts.
Do you leave a burn pile?
No. On most mulching jobs, brush is ground into mulch and left on-site.
Get a free on-site quote in Hollister
Call or text (870) 350-4046, or request a free quote.
Nearby: Taney County · Branson · Table Rock Lake · Harrison