Excavating
Land clearing, grading, site preparation, and earth-moving for residential and commercial projects of all sizes.
Request a QuoteAfton, Virginia • Nelson County
Built for the
Mountains.
Built to Last.
Precision excavating, demolition, site prep, drainage solutions, land management & more.
20+
Years Experience
200+
Satisfied Customers
100%
Licensed & Insured
VA
Locally Owned & Operated
What We Do
Our Services
From breaking ground to finish grading — Mountainways Construction delivers top-tier services with unrivaled precision & experience at an honest price.
Drainage Solutions
French drains, culverts, grading, and water management systems to protect your property from erosion and flooding.
Request a QuoteDriveway & Road Work
Driveways, parking areas & related infrastructure — built to handle mountain terrain year-round.
Request a QuoteDemolition
Complete structure removal — safe, efficient demolition for homes, barns, and outbuildings.
Request a QuoteMisc.
Junk removal, home repairs, property rehabilitation & more.
Request a QuoteFarm Improvement
Roads, stream crossings, livestock watering systems, and more.
Request a QuoteServing the Blue Ridge
Licensed & Insured in VA
Who We Are
Rooted in the Blue Ridge
Mountainways Construction is a locally owned and operated company serving Nelson, Albemarle, Augusta County & surrounding areas. We take pride in delivering quality workmanship on every job — no matter the size.
Our team brings hands-on experience and a deep knowledge of the local terrain to every project. We work closely with homeowners, landowners, and contractors to get the job done right the first time.
- Licensed & insured in Virginia
- Locally owned, community focused
- Free estimates on all projects
- Serving Nelson County & surrounding areas
Our Work
Recent Projects
A closer look at some of our projects across the Blue Ridge.
Excavation
Basement Excavation & Footer Installation
Residential, commercial & agricultural foundations — land clearing, site prep, utilities & final grade.
Road Work
New Driveway Construction
Driveway & parking area construction & related infrastructure — Waynesboro, VA
Road Work
Land Clearing & Road Construction
Access road cut & grading through wooded terrain — Afton, VA
Demolition
Farmhouse Demolition
Old farmhouse removal & site clearing — Nelson County, VA
Excavation
Land Clearing & Grading
Site clearing & final grade prep — Nelson County, VA
See more of our work on our Facebook page.
See The Difference
Before & After
Click the button on each photo to see the after.
Before
New Home Foundation
Breaking ground to move-in ready — Nelson County, VA
Before
Barn & Paddock Upgrade
New fencing, grading & landscaping — Afton, VA
Before
Full Structure Demolition
Old farmhouse removal & cleanup — Nelson County, VA
Before
Gravel Driveway Install
Land clearing to finished gravel driveway — Afton, VA
Before
Cattle Crossing
Land clearing to finished farm crossing — Nelson County, VA
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Real feedback from real customers on Google.
"Ray with Mountainways is my go-to contact for anything site-related at my properties. He installed a new gravel driveway and demolished an old mobile home, both at very reasonable prices and high-quality work. Ray shows up when he says he's going to, and won't leave until the job is done right. Highly recommend."
"Ray Glass does great work, highly recommend."
Giving Back
Serving Our Community
Beyond the jobsite, the owner of Mountainways Construction proudly serves his community as an active volunteer firefighter for Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Afton — participating in fire suppression, search and rescue operations, extractions, and other emergency responses.
Get In Touch
Free Estimate
Ready to start your project? Reach out today. We serve Afton, Waynesboro, Charlottesville, Staunton, Nellysford, Wintergreen, and all of Nelson County, VA.