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Charlottesville, Virginia

Greenwood
Land WorksMinimum Impact. Maximum Results.

Working with the land, not against it.

Environmentally mindful heavy equipment land services for Charlottesville, Albemarle, Greene & Nelson counties. We get the job done with the smallest footprint possible.

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Land & Brush Clearing

Overgrown parcels, neglected estates, and building sites cleared selectively — keeping mature trees and natural drainage intact.

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Earth Moving & Excavation

Pond work, foundation digs, and grade changes — matched to the right-sized machine for the job.

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Grading & Drainage

Ditch clearing, drainage correction, and finish grading that works with the natural lay of your land.

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04

Stone & Retaining Walls

Decades of fine stone work applied to walls that hold slopes, prevent erosion, and fit the Piedmont landscape.

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Driveways & Access Roads

New builds and repairs — gravel driveways, farm roads, and back-parcel access that follow the land's contour.

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Bushhogging & Mowing

Large acreage, overgrown fields, fence lines, and lots too far gone for a standard mower.

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What We Do

Our Services

From overgrown estates to washed-out driveways — Peter brings forty years of experience and a light touch to every job, with minimal disturbance to the surrounding landscape.

01 — Clearing

Land & Brush Clearing

Peter takes a selective approach to clearing — removing what needs to go while preserving mature trees, natural drainage, and the character of your land. Whether you've got an overgrown estate, a neglected pasture, or a building site that needs opening up, we clear with purpose, not a scorched-earth approach.

02 — Excavation

Earth Moving & Excavation

Foundation digs, pond work, and grade changes — matched to the right machine for the scale of the job. Forty years of equipment experience means knowing when a compact excavator will do and when the work calls for something bigger. The goal is always less soil compaction and less site disruption.

03 — Drainage

Grading & Drainage

Water is the biggest force shaping Piedmont land, and Peter knows how it moves. Ditch clearing, drainage correction, finish grading, and site preparation — all done working with the natural lay of the land, not against it. Proper water management means less erosion and fewer problems down the road.

04 — Stone Work

Stone & Retaining Walls

Peter's fine stone work background sets him apart. Retaining walls that manage slopes, prevent erosion, and create usable space on Virginia's rolling terrain — built with natural stone, block, or timber to complement the landscape rather than fight it. Decades of craftsmanship in every wall.

05 — Driveways

Driveways & Access Roads

New gravel driveways, farm road repairs, and back-parcel access routes that follow the natural contour of your property. Peter designs for drainage first — because a driveway that works with the terrain lasts through Virginia's seasons without washing out after every hard rain.

06 — Mowing

Bushhogging & Mowing

Fields, fence lines, overgrown lots, and acreage too far gone for a standard mower. Commercial bushhogging keeps your property under control without overworking the land — maintaining meadows, clearing sight lines, and keeping brush from reclaiming what you've already cleared.

About Us

Small Footprint.
Big Results.

Peter Farrell has been working the land for over forty years. Born and raised in Afton, Virginia, he grew up on farms in the Blue Ridge foothills — running equipment, moving earth, building stone walls, and learning what the Piedmont terrain demands. That's more than four decades of reading soil, grading slopes, and understanding how water moves through Virginia clay.


Greenwood Land Works is Peter's way of getting back to what he does best: working with his hands to beautify, enhance, and improve the land. Whether it's clearing an overgrown estate, repairing a washed-out driveway, or opening up access to a back parcel, every job starts with the same question — how do we make this land more useful while keeping its character intact?


This isn't corporate landscaping. Peter believes in sustainable practices that retain the character of old Virginia — the rolling pastures, the hardwood stands, the creek bottoms and ridgelines that make this part of the state worth living in. He serves homeowners, farmers, property managers, and landowners across Albemarle, Greene, and Nelson counties from his home base in Afton.

01

Minimum Impact

We use the smallest equipment that will get the job done. Less soil compaction, less disruption to drainage patterns, less damage to surrounding vegetation. The goal is to change what needs changing and leave everything else untouched.

02

Local Knowledge

Virginia soil, Virginia grades, Virginia weather — we know the land because we live on it. From the red clay of Albemarle to the rocky mountain slopes of Greene and Nelson, we understand what the terrain demands.

03

Environmentally Mindful

We protect existing waterways, preserve mature trees when possible, manage erosion through proper grading and drainage, and follow best practices for sediment control. Your land is an asset — we treat it that way.

Our Equipment

Right-Sized for the Job

Peter matches the machine to the job — not the other way around. Forty years of equipment experience means knowing when a compact machine will do and when heavier iron is called for. The goal is always the same: get the work done with the smallest footprint possible.

Excavator Commercial Mowers

"Born and raised in Afton, Virginia — forty years of working with the land across the Blue Ridge foothills."

Get In Touch

Ready to Get Started?

Tell us about your project. We'll get back to you within one business day with a plan and estimate. Free site visits for residential properties.

Contact Info

Phone

(434) 531-5832

Email

info@greenwoodlandworks.com

Service Area

Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Greene County, Nelson County, and surrounding areas in the Blue Ridge foothills.

Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Free Estimates

We provide free on-site estimates for residential projects. Call or submit the form and we'll schedule a site visit at your convenience.