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Topsoil, Land Clearing & Site Development Services
Reclaim Land Services is a land clearing and excavation crew based in West Alexandria, Ohio, working across the Dayton area and out to Cincinnati, Columbus and eastern Indiana. Owner Rodney Creech has spent more than twenty years turning rough, overgrown or waterlogged ground into land people can actually use, and the company sells the blended topsoil that finishes the job.
Homeowners call us for a lot that needs clearing before the builder arrives. Landowners call for trails, food plots and woods that need thinning. Parks, schools and community groups call for site prep and drainage that has to be done right the first time. Every project starts with a free quote and a walk of the property, so request a quote or call (937) 313-2690 to get on the schedule.
Priority Service
Blended Topsoil, Sold by the Load
Our topsoil is processed and blended with organic material, then stockpiled under roof so it stays workable. There are no minimums: pick up a scoop for a garden bed or have a dump truck load delivered for a new lawn, a grading project or fill behind a retaining wall.
Pickup and delivery are both available across the Dayton area. Call or email for current pricing and to arrange a load.
What We Do
Land Clearing and Excavation Services for Every Property
Ten services, one crew. Each page explains what the work involves, who typically needs it and what to expect on the day.
Topsoil
Blended topsoil by the scoop or the truckload. No minimums, pickup or delivery.
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Land Clearing
Forestry mulching, clearing to build, trails, honeysuckle removal and bush hogging.
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Site Development
Building pads, gravel driveways, parking base and finished lawns, one crew start to finish.
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Grading & Leveling
Laser grading, lot grading and yard leveling so water leaves and lawns come in even.
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Excavation & Dirt Work
Utility trenching, drainage digging, cut and fill, building pads and culverts.
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Drainage Work
French drains, drain tile, downspout lines and dry wells for wet yards and fields.
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Dump Truck Hauling
Dirt, topsoil, gravel, stone and sand delivered; spoils hauled away.
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Stump Removal
Stump grinding and full removal, from one yard stump to a whole cleared lot.
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Forestry Management
Timber stand improvement, invasive control, trails and wildlife habitat.
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Food Plot Seeding
Plots cleared, prepared and planted at the right time for Ohio deer.
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Built on Experience. Driven by the Land.
A Fourth-Generation Farmer Who Knows What Ground Can Become
Rodney Creech grew up on a fourth-generation family farm, earned a bachelor's degree in agronomy and spent two decades in the lawn health business before expanding into land clearing, stump grinding, bush hogging and site development. That work became Site Development Group, and today it operates as Reclaim Land Services & Top Soil.
The name changed. The people, the equipment and the way we treat your property did not. Read more about who we are.
How It Works
From First Call to Finished Ground
- 1
Tell Us About the Property
Send the quote form or call (937) 313-2690. A few details about the acreage, the growth and what you want the land to do are enough to start.
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We Walk It With You
Rodney or a crew lead meets you on site, looks at soil, slope, trees and water, and gives you a clear scope and a free quote.
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The Crew Does the Work
We bring the right machines for the acreage, do the work as quoted, and leave the site graded, clean and ready for whatever comes next.
Who We Serve
Residential, Rural, Public and Commercial Land
Homeowners
Overgrown lots, new-build sites, drainage problems, yard leveling and topsoil for new lawns.
Landowners and Farmers
Trails, fence lines, woodland thinning, drainage tile, food plots and hauling.
Parks, Schools and Community Land
Trail clearing, invasive removal, site prep for fields and shelters, grading and drainage.
Builders and Commercial Sites
Lot clearing, building pads, parking lot prep, gravel driveways and material hauling.
Recreational Property
Hunting land cleared, thinned and planted so it holds wildlife year after year.
Where We Work
Serving Dayton, Southwest Ohio and Eastern Indiana
West Alexandria sits between Dayton and Richmond, Indiana, which puts most of southwest Ohio within an hour of the shop. Columbus and Indianapolis are served for clearing, excavation and site work (topsoil delivery stays closer to home).
West Alexandria, OHHome base · Preble CountyDayton 30 min · Richmond 25 min · Cincinnati 1 hr · Columbus 1 hr 45 · Indianapolis 1 hr 30
Common Questions
Do you clear small residential lots or only acreage?
Both. A tracked skid steer with a mulcher head fits through most residential gates, and the dozer handles open acreage. The land clearing page explains what each machine is used for.
Is there a minimum topsoil order?
No. Buy as little as a single scoop at pickup or as much as several truckloads delivered.
How do I get a price?
Quotes are free. Send the quote form or call (937) 313-2690, and we will set up a time to look at the property.
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Ready to Reclaim Your Land?
Reclaim Land Services clears, grades, drains and finishes land for property owners across Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Hamilton, Middletown, Springfield, Troy and Richmond, Indiana, along with smaller communities like Eaton, Brookville and Germantown. Request a quote online or call (937) 313-2690 and tell us what you want the ground to do.