Red Dirt Contracting
Red Dirt Contracting team at work

About Red Dirt Contracting

Our Story

Jon Byrnes - Owner of Red Dirt Contracting

Red Dirt Contracting is a family-owned company specializing in site grading, pond construction, and land clearing for property owners across Upstate South Carolina.

After years working in the fencing and construction industries, Jon was ready to switch directions. In 2013, he purchased a skid steer and grinder with the goal of building something of his own.

What started as land clearing work grew into a full-service contracting company. Today, Red Dirt Contracting handles everything from preparing commercial sites for development, building new ponds, restoring failing dams, and dredging sediment-filled ponds.

Jon's approach is simple: show up when you say you will, communicate clearly, do the work right, and leave the site clean. His values are rooted in his faith and family, and it shows in every project we take on.

15+

Years of Experience

150+

Happy Customers

100%

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Our Values

These are the principles that guide how we work and how we treat every customer.

Quality Workmanship

We treat your project and property like it's our own

Timely Completion

Projects completed on schedule, every time

Clean Job Sites

We maintain organized, clean work areas

Clear Communication

Straight answers, clear expectations, and updates throughout the job

We Do What We Say

Reliable service you can count on

Customer Satisfaction

We work until you’re 100% satisfied

What customers say

I can't think of the last time I have been so completely blown away by a company's services and commitment to doing a quality job. Jon and his team cleared about 1,000 feet of my property line within one day, leaving the property looking like a park. Within minutes of their departure I had multiple neighbors call to compliment the work and the results. I hope I'll have other opportunities to use Red Dirt Contracting in the future. I would gladly recommend them to anyone.

D Smith

I'm not sure I can express my complete amazement with the work Jon and his crew did! They cleared a wooded area in front of our house that had dead trees, saplings, one downed tree from the recent storm, etc. This crew showed up exactly as they said, went straight to work and diligently worked the entire time. They cleared vines out of tall trees, cleared all the overgrowth under the trees they saved, mulched all of it and even spread out some unevenness in the ground. The value I received well exceeds the price I paid in my opinion. 1000% recommend!

Brandi Westmoreland

I just had some work done by Jon and his team. I cannot say enough good things about Red Dirt Contracting. It starts with Jon. From the time he gave me an estimate to the completion of the work, Jon kept in touch and kept me well informed. He exceeded every expectation that my wife and I had. His team was wonderful too. They didn't just clear the land, they made it look fantastic. Class organization with Great People. I highly recommend Red Dirt Contracting!

Dan Ward

I live in a subdivision and my backyard was overgrown - you name it - it was overgrown with it! I can't be more pleased! They showed up and they went to work! Big ASV and a mini excavator - people with trimmers, chain saws. They trimmed the tall trees, mulched old rotten logs, pulled up two small stumps. They even took a blower and evened out the mulch. I was so pleased I got a chair and sat in the backyard and watched!

Ken Crouch

We could not be happier with the job. They exceeded our expectations! Jon was able to get to us quickly and the job was done in a day and a half and looks amazing. Jon and the crew had great work ethic and were professional and pleasant to deal with. The price was really good and the amount of work they did makes it a great value. My woods went from an embarrassing storm damaged jungle that I wouldn't step foot in to a beautiful space that I can't quit looking at and bragging about.

April Schoenmaker

Jon Byrnes is the first sub I have hired in SC and I could not be more thrilled with him, his team, and the job they did. From timely arrivals for bidding appointments, fair pricing and completion of the job on time, they are exactly the type of firms I want to have on my team. Jon was focused on making sure that every little detail was taken care to make sure the job was done right. Knowing I can trust someone to accomplish the job without cutting corners and focusing on the end product is a work ethic that is hard to come by these days.

Jim Brandariz

Our Service Areas

We serve property owners throughout Upstate South Carolina and regularly work in the following areas and surrounding communities.

Woodruff
Belton
Landrum
Seneca
Salem

Don't see your area listed? We may still be able to help. Contact us to discuss your project.

South Carolina service area map