Mike is very capable of doing all your forestry needs. Cleared property for my garage and i’m very happy with the outcome
ML BLAKE EARTHWORKS
Class A Contractor
ML BLAKE EARTHWORKS
Class A Contractor
Trusted Concrete Services in Middlesex
West Point sits at one of the most distinctive geographic points in Virginia — right where the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers meet to form the York. Three rivers, tidal influence on all sides, and river bottom soils that shift and saturate depending on the season. It’s a beautiful place to own property. It’s also a place where concrete work demands a contractor who respects what’s underneath before touching what’s on top.
Poorly prepared ground in a river town like West Point doesn’t just crack concrete — it undermines it entirely. Saturated soils, high water tables, and tidal fluctuation create conditions that expose shortcuts fast. Driveways that looked fine in the fall start to heave by spring. Slabs that seemed level after the pour develop drainage problems within a year. The cause is almost always the same: a contractor who skipped proper grading, compaction, and subgrade preparation.
At ML Blake Earthworks, we’re a Class A licensed contractor with a background in excavation and sitework. We understand river town ground conditions, and we set every job up correctly from the ground up — so the concrete we pour in West Point holds up through every season, every water cycle, and every year that follows.
We install high-quality concrete for residential and light commercial projects, including:
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Unlike companies that just pour concrete, we handle your project from the ground up. That means no cracks from shifting soil, no low spots, and no water pooling near your home.
Strong foundations start with solid ground. With years of experience in excavation and site work, we understand what makes concrete last.
Mike is very capable of doing all your forestry needs. Cleared property for my garage and i’m very happy with the outcome
I recently hired M.L. Blake Earthworks to dig the foundation and pour concrete for my husbands shop, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From start to finish, the team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise.
They arrived on time, worked efficiently, and truly paid attention to detail throughout the entire process. The foundation was dug precisely to specifications, and the concrete pouring was done flawlessly. The quality of their work is evident, and I have every confidence that my shop is built on a solid foundation.
I recently had M.L. Blake Earthworks install a driveway at my home, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs.
They took the time to understand what I wanted and offered valuable suggestions that improved the overall design. The quality of their work is outstanding; the driveway looks fantastic and has truly enhanced the curb appeal of my home. Will certainly use them again in the future!!
We have lived on a 20 acre heavily wooded piece of property for 27 years. We have wanted to open it up a bit for a long time. I have been monitoring ads for forestry mulching and contacted Mike Blake if M.L. Blake Earthworks. He responded quickly and came out and gave me an estimate for what I was looking to do. His estimate came in less than what I was expecting.
Mike came out this past week and forestry mulched about 2.5 to 3 acres in front of our home and our two side yards. The result exceeded my expectations and while we still have a forested lot, we now have a beautiful park like setting while preserving a buffer to the street and our neighbors. It was a four day effort.
I also had some logs left over from taking 6 trees down in my horse paddock. I thought I was going to be able to get rid of them as firewood for anyone who needed but had no takers. Mike offered to mulch them up at no separate charge.
Mike did an awesome job and we are extremely happy with our new park like setting. I highly recommend Mike and M.L. Earthworks if you have a similar project.
I’ve worked with Mike and his team for well over a year now, and can’t say enough good things about them. From all our clients new construction site work to some of clients needing minimal work done. Mike always has us covered. From anything from site work, lot clearing, pretty much anything from dirt to trees he has you covered!
I can’t say enough about M.L. Blake Earthworks. Michael and his crew went the extra mile every single day for me. They cleared off 3+ almost 4 acres at my property that was a complete mess, regraded a bad spot from the previous owner that was continuously washing out, and are currently helping with a concrete pad for my new shop. Great communication and definitely priced right and highly recommended them to everyone.
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We work throughout West Point and the surrounding region, including communities and neighborhoods such as:
West Point · Walkerton · Shacklefords · Aylett · Manquin · Mattaponi · Stevensville · Little Plymouth · Hanover · Lanexa · New Kent · Quinton
We also serve neighboring King William County, King and Queen County, New Kent County, Essex County, and the greater Middle Peninsula and Richmond region. Not sure if you’re in our service area? Give us a call — chances are, we can help.
Check out our service areas or give us a call to see if we can assist you with your concrete project.
Whether you’re installing a garage slab, replacing a cracked driveway, or preparing a building foundation, we’re ready to help. Call today or request a quote online — we respond fast.
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