St. Patrick’s Day is here, and at Collins Hammett, while everyone else is hunting for four-leaf clovers, we are out here doing what we do best: land clearing, grading, laying the groundwork for construction projects that stand the test of time. That is because we believe in something a little more reliable than luck: the right crew, the right equipment, and decades of experience serving the Upstate South Carolina community.
We Are Lucky to Have Such Great Staff
First, we want to take this opportunity to express how fortunate we are to have such great staff, and we never take that for granted. The Collins Hammett team shows up every morning ready to move mountains—sometimes literally. From the operators running heavy equipment before sunrise to our office staff and project managers keeping every detail on track, our people are the real pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Building trust with clients takes time and hard work. It’s not magic, but when you have a team this dedicated, it can sure feel like it.
Serving the Upstate for More Than 2 Decades
Collins Hammett is also proud to have deep roots in the Upsate. We are proud to be a local company that has watched this region grow and played an active role in shaping it. We approach every project with the same level of precision and care. Proper grading is not just about moving dirt but laying a foundation for everything that comes after.
If you are a contractor looking for commercial construction in Greenville, SC, or elsewhere in the Upstate, consider us. We cover everything from land clearing and grading to erosion control, hauling, materials recycling, and more.
No matter the size of the project, our team has the equipment and expertise to get it job-site ready on schedule. We work closely with developers, property owners, and general contractors to make sure the land preparation phase runs smoothly.
We know that time is money in this industry. Delays in the early phases of a project can create a domino effect that pushes back your entire timeline. When you partner with Collins Hammett, you are getting a team that treats your deadline like its own.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
On St. Patrick’s Day, green means celebration, heritage, and a little bit of fun. But to us, green also means cleared land with new potential, freshly graded sites ready for development, and the kind of growth that turns an empty lot into a thriving business.
So, whether you are raising a glass to St. Patrick today or scoping out your next development project, Collins Hammett is here for you. We are proud of our team, proud of our community, and proud of the work we put out every single day. Ready to start your next project? Contact Collins Hammett today to learn more about our grading, land clearing, and other commercial construction services.

Thomas R. Strange III is a member at Collins Hammett Construction, LLC, located in Upstate, SC. He grew up in the grading industry, starting his career with summer and after-school jobs in 1992. In 1997, he began working full-time, running equipment for numerous projects in the area. Find him on LinkedIn.