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Marks Clearing and Grading

The Marks Clearing and Grading headquarters building in Wendell, North Carolina
Who We Are

About Marks Clearing & Grading

Faith. Family. Dirt.

A turnkey sitework contractor headquartered in Wendell, North Carolina, delivering high-production sitework across Greater Raleigh-Durham and throughout the Carolinas.

At a Glance

Marks in brief

Marks Clearing & Grading is a leading turnkey sitework contractor. Our crews self-perform the full site package, from the first tree cleared to the final lift of asphalt.

Headquarters
Wendell, North Carolina
Service Area
Greater Raleigh-Durham home base, projects throughout the Carolinas
Team
250+ team members and 265+ equipment and trucks
Services
Clearing, grading, demolition, erosion control, excavation, retaining walls, stone work, concrete and asphalt paving, and comprehensive utility installation
Leadership
Tyler Marks, Founder and President. Tim Clay, CEO.
Recognition
Back-to-back Triangle Business Journal Fast 50
Values
Faith, family and excellence
A Marks Clearing and Grading CAT excavator on a jobsite at sunset
The Marks Clearing and Grading office team gathered beside company trucks and equipment
The Marks Difference

Why choose Marks?

As a leading sitework contractor, Marks Clearing & Grading brings a wealth of expertise and a results-oriented approach to land development. Our dedication to client satisfaction, coupled with our proven capabilities in high-production sitework, sets us apart.

We are committed to delivering efficient, high-quality services that consistently meet and exceed our clients’ expectations, keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Our dedicated team of skilled professionals is the backbone of that success. It is what lets us partner with clients across Greater Raleigh-Durham and throughout the Carolinas from our headquarters in Wendell.

Mission

Unmatched quality, value engineering to closeout

At Marks Clearing & Grading, our mission is to deliver unmatched quality sitework from value engineering to closeout. Rooted by faith, family, and excellence, we treat clients, partners, and team members like family. This foundation empowers us to build lasting partnerships with best-in-class organizations that share our values and vision.

Vision

A legacy of excellence in turnkey sitework

Our vision is to grow a legacy of excellence in turnkey sitework. From start to finish, we strive to be the best while creating a work environment where people thrive in every aspect of life.

What Sets Us Apart

The Marks Advantage

Marks Clearing and Grading excavators and articulated haul trucks moving dirt on an active sitework project
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Proven Expertise

Decades of collective experience in high-production sitework ensures top-tier results for every project. Our seasoned team brings a deep understanding of the complexities involved in turnkey sitework and clearing.

Aerial view of Marks Clearing and Grading excavators clearing and grading a large site
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Efficient Solutions

We provide a wide range of integrated sitework services tailored to the unique demands of each project. Our comprehensive approach streamlines operations and keeps every phase moving.

A Marks Clearing and Grading tractor-trailer and lowboy at sunset
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Advanced Technology

A modern fleet of high-performance equipment and advanced technology delivers efficient, precise land transformation, optimizing productivity and shortening project timelines.

What We Stand On

Our Values

Three principles guide every decision, every crew, and every relationship we build.

Faith

Our actions and business ethic are firmly rooted in faith.

Family

We treat our team and partners like family, supporting one another every step of the way.

Excellence

Our dedication to outstanding results motivates us to surpass expectations for our clients, our team, and our community.

Home Base

Our headquarters in Wendell, North Carolina

Our Wendell headquarters is home to our office, estimating, preconstruction and HR teams, with the equipment yard that keeps our fleet ready for the next job. It is where our projects are planned and supported.

Aerial view of the Marks Clearing and Grading headquarters, office and equipment yard in Wendell, North Carolina
Headquarters and equipment yard
The MC&G sign on the Marks Clearing and Grading headquarters building with an American flag flying in front
Wendell, NC
A preconstruction meeting in The Marks Difference conference room at the Marks Clearing and Grading headquarters
Inside headquarters
Where We Work

Service Area

Greater Raleigh-Durham is home base. It is where our clients build and our crews live. From our headquarters in Wendell, North Carolina, we work throughout the Carolinas when the project makes sense.

Map of the Marks Clearing and Grading service area: headquarters in Wendell NC, with projects across North Carolina and South Carolina including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, New Bern, Greenville SC and Columbia SC
Boots on the Ground

Our Team

Our dedicated team of skilled professionals is the backbone of everything we deliver, in the field and at our Wendell headquarters. Join the team →

The full Marks Clearing and Grading field team gathered for a company group photo in Wendell, North Carolina
The Marks field team, 2026
The Marks Clearing and Grading estimating team in the Wendell, North Carolina office
Estimating
The Marks Clearing and Grading accounting team beside a branded company truck
Accounting
The Marks Clearing and Grading HR team in front of the Marks logo at headquarters
Human Resources
Marks Clearing and Grading crew leaders talking on an active jobsite
Crew leaders
Marks Clearing and Grading crews in PPE during a tailgate training meeting beside company trucks
Tailgate training
Marks Clearing and Grading utility crew member setting pipe in a trench beneath a CAT excavator
Field crew on site
Marks Clearing & Grading team members volunteering at the Durham Rescue Mission.
Serving our community
One Family. One Standard.

The Marks Family of Brands

Marks Clearing & Grading is part of a family of brands built on the same foundation of faith, family, and excellence.

MC&G Farms logo
Marks Clearing & Grading logo
MC&G Capital logo
MC&G Commercial logo
Questions

About Marks FAQ

Where is Marks Clearing & Grading headquartered?

Marks Clearing & Grading is headquartered in Wendell, North Carolina, where our office, estimating, preconstruction and HR teams work alongside our equipment yard.

What services does Marks Clearing & Grading provide?

Turnkey sitework, including clearing, grading, demolition, erosion control, excavation, retaining walls, stone work, concrete and asphalt paving, and comprehensive utility installation.

What areas does Marks serve?

Greater Raleigh-Durham is home base, and we work throughout the Carolinas, including South Carolina, when the project makes sense.

Who leads Marks Clearing & Grading?

Tyler Marks is Founder and President, Gregg Marks is Executive Chairman and Chief Growth Officer, Tim Clay is CEO, and Hunter Mason is CFO.

What are the values of Marks Clearing & Grading?

Faith, family and excellence. They shape how we treat clients, partners and every member of our team.

Let’s Build Something

Ready to break ground with a team that delivers?

Tell us about your site and we’ll show you what turnkey sitework done right looks like.

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