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
Essex County is one of Virginia’s most distinctly rural counties — defined by rolling farmland, mature timber, working properties along the Rappahannock River, and a historic character that stretches back centuries. Properties here often carry generations of structures with them: old tobacco barns, collapsed outbuildings, inherited farmhouses well past their service life, and riverfront cottages that have seen too many seasons to count.
When those structures need to come down, the job calls for a contractor who understands rural site conditions — not just a company that does suburban teardowns and shows up with undersized equipment. ML Blake Earthworks is a Class A licensed and fully insured demolition contractor serving Essex County, Tappahannock, and the surrounding Rappahannock River region. Based in Gloucester, we’re well-positioned to serve the rural counties of central and eastern Virginia without the long-haul pricing of a Richmond or Northern Virginia firm.
We bring a full earthworks perspective to every project. That means we’re not just removing what’s standing — we’re thinking about drainage, grading, access, and what the land needs to look like when we’re done. Whether you’re clearing a collapsed barn off an inherited parcel, tearing down a structure to make way for a new home, or prepping a commercial lot in Tappahannock for development, we handle it all and leave the site truly ready for what comes next.
ML Blake Earthworks prioritizes responsible waste management, recycling debris, and utilizing the latest technology to minimize environmental impact. Our team specializes in building demolition, structural removals, and heavy machinery demolition, ensuring that your project meets safety regulations and sustainability standards.
We handle the full range of demolition and site-clearing work for residential homeowners, landowners, farmers, estate executors, developers, and commercial clients throughout Essex County and Tappahannock.
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We assess the property, identify potential challenges, and develop a customized demolition strategy tailored to the project’s needs.
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Our team secures the necessary permits and adheres to all local demolition regulations to guarantee a safe and legal demolition process.
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Using the right equipment, we carry out demolitions safely and efficiently while minimizing disruptions to surrounding areas.
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Post-demolition, we handle debris hauling, concrete removal, and material recycling, ensuring the site is clean and ready for future development.
We bring years of hands-on experience to projects of all sizes, ensuring quality results.
Our team follows strict OSHA safety standards and obtains all necessary permits for each demolition project.
With cutting-edge demolition machinery and a highly trained workforce, we guarantee efficient and timely demolitions.
We prioritize client communication, keeping you informed throughout every stage of the demolition and site preparation process.
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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