FARM & PROPERTY SERVICES
Stony Rock Farm & Property Services provides practical land improvements for farms, homesteads, and rural properties. Our work includes land clearing, grading, drainage solutions, gravel pads, and riding surface preparation designed to make properties safer, more functional, and easier to manage. Every project is approached from the perspective of people who work the land ourselves, focusing on solutions that hold up to the real demands of farm and rural life.​​​
Small- to mid-scale land projects well suited for compact equipment:
• Brush clearing and small tree removal
• Pasture reclamation and overgrowth control
• Opening access areas and trails
• Site preparation for barns and structures
• Clearing space for paddocks, arenas, or improvements
• Projects well suited for compact equipment and efficient site work
Land Clearing &
Site Prep
We clear brush, small trees, and overgrowth to open up usable space and prepare land for new projects. Whether you’re reclaiming pasture, creating access roads or driveways, or preparing a site for construction, proper clearing lays the foundation for everything that follows.
Grading & Drainage
Water management is one of the most important parts of maintaining healthy land. We shape and grade terrain to improve drainage, reduce mud, and protect high-traffic areas so your property holds up through every season.
Barn Drainage Improvement – Flood Mitigation for Horse Barn
A Recent Stony Rock Project
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The Problem
This barn experienced repeated flooding during heavy rain events. Surface and subsurface water naturally flowed toward the uphill side of the structure, allowing water to collect along the barn wall and enter the barn during heavy storms. Over time, this type of water accumulation will lead to mud, structural wear, and poor footing around the barn.
The Solution
A drainage swale was installed and the area along the barn wall was regraded to redirect surface runoff away from the structure and prevent water from entering beneath the wall during heavy rain. Work focused on establishing positive drainage away from the barn rather than collecting along the foundation.
At the owner's request, the area was left to naturally reestablish grass rather than reseeding or making additional aesthetic changes.
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Result
Surface water now flows away from the barn rather than collecting along the wall during rain events. The improved drainage reduces flooding risk, helps the area dry more quickly after storms, and provides better long-term protection for the barn foundation and surrounding footing.
After - Exterior - Swale & Grading Redirect Water
Additional photos will be added once the area has fully settled and natural ground cover returns.
Grading & Drainage Solutions
• Land grading to improve water flow and surface stability
• Correcting low spots where water collects or causes mud
• Shaping terrain to direct water away from barns, paddocks, and structures
• High-traffic area stabilization around gates, feeding areas, and equipment paths
• Drainage improvements to help reduce mud and standing water
• Preparing surfaces for gravel, arenas, or other farm improvements
Gravel Pads & Infrastructure
From building pads and equipment areas to parking and high-traffic zones, we install gravel surfaces that create stable, long-lasting foundations for daily use.
Typical improvements include:
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• Barn and shed pads
• Equipment and trailer parking areas
• Stabilizing muddy or high-traffic zones
• Access areas around gates and feeding stations
• Gravel walkways and work areas
• Base preparation for structures or future improvements
Equestrian Arena Construction
Stony Rock Farm & Property Services offers complete riding arena construction from initial layout and drainage planning through finished footing installation. We are proud to be one of only two contractors in North Carolina recognized on the approved contractor list by Premier Equestrian, allowing us to coordinate professionally designed footing systems when projects call for them.
Whether you're building a simple grass arena, a dependable sand riding surface, or a structured multi-layer footing system, we help you choose the right solution for your horses, your discipline, and your property conditions. Our approach prioritizes drainage-first construction, proper base preparation, and arena designs that perform reliably over time.
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​From routine arena maintenance and budget-friendly riding surfaces to exquisite, professionally constructed arena systems, we help horse owners build arenas that match both their goals and their property.
Services in this area include:
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• Site preparation for arenas and round pens
• Clearing and expanding areas for new riding spaces
• Precision grading and leveling of riding surfaces
• Arena base preparation for future footing installation
• Drainage planning and improvements around riding areas
• Reshaping arenas that have become uneven, compacted, or rutted
• Reworking existing arenas with drainage or surface performance issues
• Sand arena installation and surface upgrades
• Grass arena construction and rehabilitation
• Round pen construction and site leveling
• Multi-layer arena base construction for long-term performance
• Coordination of professionally designed footing systems
Livestock properties require thoughtful infrastructure to keep animals safe and daily work manageable. We help improve barns, paddocks, and working areas with practical upgrades that support the health of animals and the functionality of the property.
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Livestock Infrastructure & Property Improvements
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Some of the projects we help with include:
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• Fencing installation and repairs
• Stall reclamation and improvement
• LightHoof grid installation for paddocks and high-traffic areas
• Gate installation and access improvements
• Stabilizing muddy livestock areas
• Paddock and working area improvements
Stall Reclamation
Over time, stalls become uneven, dug out, and hold moisture, especially when rubber mats are involved.
Done correctly, stall reclamation restores proper grade and footing by removing saturated or compromised material, pulling and replacing mats only when needed, rebuilding the base, and re-leveling beneath rubber mats before reset. Once reset, stall mats are safely secured to extend stall life and improve mat performance.
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The result:
A stall your horse can step back into safely and comfortably
Pasture & Field Maintenance
Healthy pastures and open fields require regular maintenance to remain productive and usable. We help landowners manage overgrowth, maintain grazing areas, and keep fields accessible for livestock and equipment.
Projects may include:
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• Pasture mowing and field maintenance
• Brush cutting and overgrowth control
• Maintaining access lanes and field edges
• Reclaiming neglected or overgrown pasture
• Seasonal mowing for pasture management
• Clearing areas for improved grazing or land use
