Serving Madison County
Madison County AR Land Clearing, Mulching & Driveways
Land clearing, forestry mulching, gravel driveways, grading and drainage across Madison County, AR.
Serving Madison County, AR
Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing, Driveway, Drainage, Landscaping, Hardscaping and more.
Madison County is just south of our Berryville base. Huntsville, the county seat, is about 31 miles away by Highway 21 and US 412. The county is a long rectangle, about 38 miles north to south and 22 miles east to west, covering roughly 837 square miles. The 2020 Census counted 16,521 people and classified nearly all of them as rural. Most of the work here happens on acreage: grown-up pasture, wooded hillsides, long drives off county roads, and wet draws.
Madison County land, in short
Two kinds of ground. North of Huntsville, very gravelly Nixa, Clarksville, and Noark soils sit on the cherty Springfield Plateau. South of town, the Boston Mountains carry stony Nella, Steprock, and Mountainburg soils on sandstone slopes up to 60 percent.
Clay under the ridges. Enders-Leesburg complexes cover about a third of the county in the USDA survey. Enders soils formed from shale and have a clay subsoil that absorbs water very slowly, so pads and drives need solid base and an outlet for water.
Four rivers start here. The White, War Eagle, Kings, and Mulberry all rise near Boston. War Eagle Creek runs past Witter and Huntsville, and the Kings runs past Kingston. The bottoms along them are often gravelly and flood-prone.
Hardwood country. Hardwood forest covers about two-thirds of the county, including part of the Ozark National Forest. We work on the private side of the line.
Cedar in the pastures. Eastern redcedar creeps into pasture edges and fence rows. Cut below its lowest green branch, it won't resprout, so mulching it to the ground clears it for good.
Town pages and drive times
Huntsville has its own page. Elsewhere, here's about how far each community is from Berryville:
Huntsville: about 31 miles via Highway 21 and US 412. Homesites, shop pads, and creek-side lots.
Kingston: about 26 miles south on Highway 21, in the Kings River valley.
Hindsville: about 35 miles, on US 412 toward Springdale.
Witter and Aurora: about 39 to 43 miles, along Highway 23 south of Huntsville.
Wesley: about 45 miles, on Highway 74 west of Huntsville.
St. Paul, Pettigrew, and Combs: about 54 to 59 miles, in the Boston Mountains along Highways 16 and 23.
Also served: Marble, Forum, Delaney, and rural addresses countywide. Nearby: Berryville / Carroll County.
Services across Madison County
Forestry Mulching: grind cedar, brush, and small hardwoods in place. The mulch covers bare soil on slopes, with no burn pile on most jobs.
Land Clearing: wooded homesites, pasture recovery, and cleanup after timber cutting.
Gravel Driveways: long drives off the county road, with base, crown, ditches, and culverts at the draws.
Grading and site prep: house, shop, and barn pads, yard prep, and slope correction.
Drainage Solutions: swales, French drains, and regrading where clay holds water.
Hardscape: patio, fire pits, outdoor living space, retaining walls, and more
Landscaping: Flower beds, yard leveling, trees and flowers, and more
How we sequence the work: Clear → Access → Drain
On Madison County hillsides, order matters. We clear the overgrowth so we can see the ground, then open a route that trucks can actually climb. Then we set the grade so water runs off the site instead of pooling on clay or cutting down the drive. After that we build the pad or driveway. Packages on the home page: Mulch & Open, Clear → Usable, and Clear → Driveway/Build-Ready. Every job starts with a free on-site quote.
Permits worth knowing about
Most clearing and pasture work on private rural land in Madison County doesn't need a city permit. These rules do come up:
Arkansas 811: state law requires two to ten full working days of notice before digging. Tickets last 20 working days.
Arkansas DEQ construction stormwater permit (ARR150000): applies to construction disturbing one acre or more. Sites of one to five acres get automatic coverage but must post a Notice of Coverage and keep a stormwater plan on-site. The renewed permit takes effect November 1, 2026.
County roads and forest lines: county roads fall under the county judge's office, so ask there before a new drive and culvert tie in. If you border the Ozark National Forest, confirm the boundary before clearing.
Madison County FAQ
Do you come to Madison County from Berryville?
Yes. It's part of our regular service area with Carroll, Boone, and Washington counties. Kingston is under 30 miles away and the Boston Mountains closer to 60, so we're upfront about scheduling.
Do you leave a burn pile?
No. On most mulching jobs, brush and cedar become mulch that helps hold soil on slopes.
Can you clear land and build a gravel driveway in one project?
Yes. We plan clearing, grading, drainage, and gravel together so the drive holds up on steep ground.
How does pricing work?
Every quote is free and done on-site. Slope, rock, vegetation, drainage, acreage, and access set the price.
When is the best time to clear land?
Late fall through early spring. We work year-round, but grading waits for the clay to dry.
Get a free on-site quote anywhere in Madison County
Call or text (870) 350-4046, or request a free quote.
Good Soil Land Management · Berryville, AR 72616