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Elite Excavating LLC

2193 Smith Road
5.00(
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Elite Excavating LLC

2193 Smith Road
5.00(
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Approved Pro
31 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Dreaming of a smooth driveway, a pristine building site, or need responsible demolition services? Elite Excavating LLC expertly handles all your excavating and grading needs. We are a fully insured contractor dedicated to providing top-notch service, from clearing land to meticulous site preparation and beyond. Discover the difference quality workmanship makes for your next project!

Dreaming of a smooth driveway, a pristine building site, or need responsible demolition services? Elite Excavating LLC expertly handles all your excavating and grading needs. We are a fully insured contractor dedicated to providing top-notch service, from clearing land to meticulous site preparation and beyond. Discover the difference quality workmanship makes for your next project!


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Skyline Contractors, LLC

9601 W Skyline Pkwy
4.33(
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Skyline Contractors, LLC

9601 W Skyline Pkwy
4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Located in Duluth Minnesota, Skyline Contractors offers services from general dirt work, driveways, land clearing, digging ponds, building pads, utilities, etc. we also do snow removal and plowing, as well as sanding for both commercial and residential.

"Very professional, completed work in a timely manner, cleared our property, put in a driveway and did our house pad, everything turned out exceptional. Would highly recommend and will use on future projects."

Brantley S on March 2025

Located in Duluth Minnesota, Skyline Contractors offers services from general dirt work, driveways, land clearing, digging ponds, building pads, utilities, etc. we also do snow removal and plowing, as well as sanding for both commercial and residential.

"Very professional, completed work in a timely manner, cleared our property, put in a driveway and did our house pad, everything turned out exceptional. Would highly recommend and will use on future projects."

Brantley S on March 2025


Leigh Thomas Construction

257 North Cloquet Road East
5.00(
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Leigh Thomas Construction

257 North Cloquet Road East
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Welcome to Leigh Thomas Construction. In business since 1996, with over 26 years of experience, we take great pride in the quality of our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. We service all of Duluth and Carlton County. We specialize in a range of home improvement projects from remodeling, to roofing and custom carpentry.

"The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together."

Erica W on June 2024

Welcome to Leigh Thomas Construction. In business since 1996, with over 26 years of experience, we take great pride in the quality of our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. We service all of Duluth and Carlton County. We specialize in a range of home improvement projects from remodeling, to roofing and custom carpentry.

"The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together."

Erica W on June 2024


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Loos Landworks

24474 Snowshoe Ln NW
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Loos Landworks

24474 Snowshoe Ln NW
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4 years of experience

Transforming landscapes, one project at a time. Welcome to Loos Landworks LLC, your premier choice for comprehensive excavation and landscaping solutions. From snow plowing to lot clearing to stump removal, driveway installation to demolition, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet your needs. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.

Transforming landscapes, one project at a time. Welcome to Loos Landworks LLC, your premier choice for comprehensive excavation and landscaping solutions. From snow plowing to lot clearing to stump removal, driveway installation to demolition, we offer a full suite of services tailored to meet your needs. With a focus on precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.


JOHN LUCIA CONSTRUCTION llc

8835 PEQUAYWAN LAKE ROAD
3.00(
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JOHN LUCIA CONSTRUCTION llc

8835 PEQUAYWAN LAKE ROAD
3.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience

John Lucia Construction was established in March of 1992. We currently have two employees. We normally only use subcontractors for electrical and plumbing. Billing is based on progress as per scope of work detail in our contracts.

John Lucia Construction was established in March of 1992. We currently have two employees. We normally only use subcontractors for electrical and plumbing. Billing is based on progress as per scope of work detail in our contracts.


1 call construction

1109 Prospect Ave W
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1 call construction

1109 Prospect Ave W
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26 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated company with 6 employees. We do take credit cards (master, discover, & visa)

We are a family owned and operated company with 6 employees. We do take credit cards (master, discover, & visa)


DARREL D JOHNSON EXCAVATING

5776 RICE LAKE RD
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DARREL D JOHNSON EXCAVATING

5776 RICE LAKE RD
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavation services for both residential and commercial properties.

Excavation services for both residential and commercial properties.


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Northland Dirtworks & Land Clearing

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Northland Dirtworks & Land Clearing

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No job too small!!!! I can help you with small excavation projects, dirt and gravel delivery, forestry mulching and more.

No job too small!!!! I can help you with small excavation projects, dirt and gravel delivery, forestry mulching and more.


Sinko Excavating & Septic LLC

714 NW 7th St
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Sinko Excavating & Septic LLC

714 NW 7th St
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Sinko Excavating & Septic has served the Iron Range for over 20 years providing Septic Design, Installation, and Inspection. Locally owned and operated Sinko Excavating & Septic's services include: •

Sinko Excavating & Septic has served the Iron Range for over 20 years providing Septic Design, Installation, and Inspection. Locally owned and operated Sinko Excavating & Septic's services include: •


Alesch contracting inc

10477 Pinewood Dr
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Alesch contracting inc

10477 Pinewood Dr
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45 years of experience

mark alesch Contracting started in 1980. We have built and remodeled many homes. I am personally owned and am responsible for all aspects of a job. We have built very nice homes, medium quality homes, cabins, garages, kitchens, baths and many other items. We do our own work, except where not allowed, as electricity, plumbing, etc. Our subcontractors have been with us many years, and once again, I am responsible for their work also. Free estimates, serving the entire Iron Range in MN.

mark alesch Contracting started in 1980. We have built and remodeled many homes. I am personally owned and am responsible for all aspects of a job. We have built very nice homes, medium quality homes, cabins, garages, kitchens, baths and many other items. We do our own work, except where not allowed, as electricity, plumbing, etc. Our subcontractors have been with us many years, and once again, I am responsible for their work also. Free estimates, serving the entire Iron Range in MN.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Alborn, MN

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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