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Chameleon Property Services, LLC

PO Box 930
4.67(
21
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Chameleon Property Services, LLC

PO Box 930
4.67(
21
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Chameleon Property Services specializes in lawn care for both Residential and Commercial customers. We understand a lawn isn't just grass, it's dreams and memories.

"Fair prices"

Amanda H on March 2025

Chameleon Property Services specializes in lawn care for both Residential and Commercial customers. We understand a lawn isn't just grass, it's dreams and memories.

"Fair prices"

Amanda H on March 2025

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SS Excavation

587 Chestnut St
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SS Excavation

587 Chestnut St
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•Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Ritmo Construction, LLC

2990 Furbeck Road
4.90(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Ritmo Construction, LLC

2990 Furbeck Road
4.90(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, Ritmo Construction, LLC, is the place for all of your addition, and remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationships, so that the next time service is needed, there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"I'm ashamed that it has taken me this long to get around to writing a review for Alex and his team. What prompted this is he texted me this morning asking how we were, how everything was with the addition, and if anything needed addressing - who does that a year and a half after project completion? Easy answer - a person who you should work with, if given the opportunity. We knew Alex was "the guy" after we met him and got our initial quote. Before meting him, we received numerous outrageous quotes from (very) popular local contractors. In addition to the quotes being ridiculous, these contractors were also never confident in the job, which seemed odd to us, because the scope of the project didn't seem insane. Alex comes in, says no problem, verifies that it's totally possible, and a couple weeks later we have a vetted blue print and an exceptionally reasonable quote. When we decided to pull the trigger on dormering out our attic to add two rooms and a bathroom, we had little to no idea as to what the job really entailed (roofline, heat zoning, access to the rest of our house, etc.). Alex was in constant communication with us each step of the way, and in an extremely accommodating manner, where he gracefully put up with us changing our minds on certain things. Example, my wife decided we should have lights in the closet - the sheetrock was already up, but Alex said no problem and threw lights in there. A larger example - we decided that we should also finish the space above our garage - again, no problem. If you have a job, big or small, and are able to work with Alex and his team, I cannot recommend it enough. I believe building and maintaining client relationships is the life-blood of a successful business. It is clear as day that Alex has mastered this concept. This is a team you need in your corner."

Daniel E on December 2022

With over 10 years of experience, Ritmo Construction, LLC, is the place for all of your addition, and remodeling needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationships, so that the next time service is needed, there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

"I'm ashamed that it has taken me this long to get around to writing a review for Alex and his team. What prompted this is he texted me this morning asking how we were, how everything was with the addition, and if anything needed addressing - who does that a year and a half after project completion? Easy answer - a person who you should work with, if given the opportunity. We knew Alex was "the guy" after we met him and got our initial quote. Before meting him, we received numerous outrageous quotes from (very) popular local contractors. In addition to the quotes being ridiculous, these contractors were also never confident in the job, which seemed odd to us, because the scope of the project didn't seem insane. Alex comes in, says no problem, verifies that it's totally possible, and a couple weeks later we have a vetted blue print and an exceptionally reasonable quote. When we decided to pull the trigger on dormering out our attic to add two rooms and a bathroom, we had little to no idea as to what the job really entailed (roofline, heat zoning, access to the rest of our house, etc.). Alex was in constant communication with us each step of the way, and in an extremely accommodating manner, where he gracefully put up with us changing our minds on certain things. Example, my wife decided we should have lights in the closet - the sheetrock was already up, but Alex said no problem and threw lights in there. A larger example - we decided that we should also finish the space above our garage - again, no problem. If you have a job, big or small, and are able to work with Alex and his team, I cannot recommend it enough. I believe building and maintaining client relationships is the life-blood of a successful business. It is clear as day that Alex has mastered this concept. This is a team you need in your corner."

Daniel E on December 2022

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J L Pita Excavating

1228 Armer Road
5.00(
8
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J L Pita Excavating

1228 Armer Road
5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Joel was amazing! He responded in a very timely fashion and worked with me to get the job done exactly how I wanted it. Pricing was reasonable and the length of time it took to complete the job was perfect for our schedule."

Amy C on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Joel was amazing! He responded in a very timely fashion and worked with me to get the job done exactly how I wanted it. Pricing was reasonable and the length of time it took to complete the job was perfect for our schedule."

Amy C on August 2025

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Stevens Roofing & Siding

1126 Vermont Route 9
4.46(
35
)
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Stevens Roofing & Siding

1126 Vermont Route 9
4.46(
35
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
43 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025

Keith Lezatte

56 Plank Rd
5.00(
13
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Keith Lezatte

56 Plank Rd
5.00(
13
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating

"Keith and is crew are amazing. Job went better than planned. We highly recommend Keith, he is honest, skilled, and reliable."

shanise k on December 2021

Excavating

"Keith and is crew are amazing. Job went better than planned. We highly recommend Keith, he is honest, skilled, and reliable."

shanise k on December 2021

Karner Development, Inc

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Karner Development, Inc

No reviews yet
30 years of experience

County Line Contracting

221 Charleston St
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County Line Contracting

221 Charleston St
No reviews yet

At County Line Contracting we are your Land Management Experts. Working with private land owners, developers and municipalities in and around the Capital Region. With many years of experience specializing in all aspects of land clearing, excavation, and forestry mulching. Providing top quality work at affordable prices.

At County Line Contracting we are your Land Management Experts. Working with private land owners, developers and municipalities in and around the Capital Region. With many years of experience specializing in all aspects of land clearing, excavation, and forestry mulching. Providing top quality work at affordable prices.

SGS Development

149 Little Lake View Ln
5.00(
3
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SGS Development

149 Little Lake View Ln
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a veteran and family owned company specializing in general contracting capable of just about any type of project. Our work is exquisite from bulk to finish with safety and quality second to none!

"Shane installed a 900' driveway for me. He did a fantastic job and was a gentleman throughout the process. SCS is a great resource for anybody who needs a high quality job for a fair price. I would have given him more than five stars if I could have."

Dominick M on May 2025

We are a veteran and family owned company specializing in general contracting capable of just about any type of project. Our work is exquisite from bulk to finish with safety and quality second to none!

"Shane installed a 900' driveway for me. He did a fantastic job and was a gentleman throughout the process. SCS is a great resource for anybody who needs a high quality job for a fair price. I would have given him more than five stars if I could have."

Dominick M on May 2025

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise

3 Elm St
1.00(
1
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S.Y.N.N. Enterprise

3 Elm St
1.00(
1
)
20 years of experience

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise is a women owned, sole proprietor business. Offering general contracting services, home remodeling and repair. I offer free and fair estimates. Payment plans and referral bonuses. I have been in business for myself for 7 yrs. Helping my community is very important to me, so I use all local sub contractors and small business owner.

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise is a women owned, sole proprietor business. Offering general contracting services, home remodeling and repair. I offer free and fair estimates. Payment plans and referral bonuses. I have been in business for myself for 7 yrs. Helping my community is very important to me, so I use all local sub contractors and small business owner.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Albany, NY

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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