About us
What We Do & FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Primary Services Do You Offer?
- FREE estimate for timber cutting & hauling
- Timber Harvesting Acreage and right of ways
- Commercial, Government, and Privately Owned Land Logging
- Clearcutting, Shelterwood, and Selection Logging
- Site Processing, Loading, and Hauling Timber
- Hardwood and Pine Logging -Large Equipment and Saw Cutting Services
What Do You Specialize In?
We offer clear cutting and thinning services of small or large acreage and hardwood or soft pine.
What Are the Rates For Your Services?
We will schedule a time to come and look at your standing timber and give you a fair quote on what you can expect to be paid.
Are You Licensed and Insured?
Yes
What Is Clear Cutting?
Clear cutting involves cutting trees on acreage for sale as timber or pulp. The timber is used to build homes, furniture, etc and the pulp is used to make paper and paper products.
What Is Thinning?
Thinning involves cutting randomly selected trees in an area in order to reduce the risk of disease, increase water absorption at the tree root, and reduce the risk of forest fire which all promote a healthy forest.
What Happens to the Land After the Trees Are Cut?
There are many different reasons to clear cut a track of land.
– power line clearance
– county and state park maintenance
– source of income for land owner
How Do I Schedule a Free Quote?
You can either call Earnest at 804-921-5039 or email drakelogging@hotmail.com
Will You Work With Contractors?
Yes. We have made great relationships with contractors through the years and will work with them to clear right of ways and property.
MEET THE TEAM
Earnest Drake Jr. and Robert Drake have more than 50 years of combined logging experience and have worked as a team in Virginia since the business began.
Earnest Drake Jr.
Earnest learned logging from his father. He is an expert machine operator and mechanic and is the person who can answer any question you have about the logging industry.
Robert Drake
Robert also learned logging from his father. He is an expert with a chainsaw, operates the machines, and is a mechanic. His knowledge of forestry and planning is an advantage.
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