Land work around Sunflower
The soil here is Delta clay. MSU Extension notes that heavy Delta clay takes in water slowly, which is part of why the region suits catfish ponds and rice, and also why drainage is a main concern. For a house or shop, that means building a pad high enough with fill and shaping it so water moves off. For a yard, it means grading with a laser level so the slope runs away from the house.
If you want a pond or need a dirt pit, we bring an excavator and dump truck to the site. If a tract has grown up, we clear it out of thick timber and push the timber into windrows, or select clear and keep the better trees. We also cut lanes and trails through woods wide enough for a truck and trailer, which helps on hunting ground.
Small lots, done right
Sunflower has church lots, small business lots and community buildings, including the base of the Sunflower County Freedom Project. Lots this size do not need anything fancy. They need straight stalls, a clear way in and out, and an accessible space that meets the rules. Straight Line Services stripes new or sealed asphalt, and we can do minor concrete and asphalt repair first so the paint has a good surface.
For a lot with 1 to 25 spaces, the ADA calls for at least one accessible space. On a lot with only 1 to 4 spaces, that space must be van accessible: either 132 inches wide with a 60-inch aisle, or 96 inches wide with a 96-inch aisle. The aisle gets striped so nobody parks in it. We lay it out and paint it.
Before we dig
For work inside town limits, check with the Town of Sunflower about permits. Outside town, check with Sunflower County in Indianola. Rules depend on what you are building and where, so call before the work is scheduled. We can help you figure out what to ask, and tell us where the land is when you call.
Mississippi law requires notifying 811 before excavation so buried utilities get marked. If clearing or grading disturbs 1 acre or more, MDEQ construction stormwater rules apply, with different permits under and over 5 acres. Before burning brush piles, check local ordinances, MDEQ open burning guidelines and whether a burn ban is in effect.
