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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Ann Arbor

Avatar for Laberdee Ecavating
Laberdee Ecavating
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Laberdee Ecavating
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavating services land clearing and site prep! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Laberdee excavating did great work! Very easy to work with and reliable!"

Madelyn C on June 2024

We specialize in excavating services land clearing and site prep! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Laberdee excavating did great work! Very easy to work with and reliable!"

Madelyn C on June 2024


Avatar for Elite Excavation and Demolition
Elite Excavation and Demolition
3627 Cayman Ct
5.00(
7
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Elite Excavation and Demolition
3627 Cayman Ct
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
154 local quotes requested

We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 10 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.

"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."

Willard Z on November 2024

We are a full service commercial and residential excavation company with over 10 years of experience offering the following; Basement Excavation. Underground utility excavation; sewer and water lines Pond digging and maintenance. Site grading. Gravel driveway installation. Residential and commercial concrete installation and demolition. Residential and commercial asphalt installation and demolition. Full home and pool demolition. Septic system installation and replacement. Boulder retaining walls. Land clearing.

"Elite Excavation and Demo did a great job. Trey kept in constant communication and completed the work before the original estimated start date. Thanks, Trey, for your good work."

Willard Z on November 2024


Knights Grading & Excavating
PO Box 504
4.53(
17
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Approved Pro
Knights Grading & Excavating
PO Box 504
4.53(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
180 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Knights Grading & Excavating - Your trusted excavating experts in Detroit. With a family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project. Contact us today for all your excavation needs.

"Could not be happier. We had an issue with a septic system backup the day after Christmas. Bob Knight himself answered our emergency call in a few hours after we contacted his company. He spent all afternoon troubleshooting the issue and solved it."

Bruce A on December 2019

Knights Grading & Excavating - Your trusted excavating experts in Detroit. With a family-owned and operated business, we bring a personal touch to every project. Contact us today for all your excavation needs.

"Could not be happier. We had an issue with a septic system backup the day after Christmas. Bob Knight himself answered our emergency call in a few hours after we contacted his company. He spent all afternoon troubleshooting the issue and solved it."

Bruce A on December 2019


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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.00(
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LONGWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
150 local quotes requested

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"He kind of went the extra mile, once the work was done first it was very clean and then the next thing that stood out was he cared about my dogs not getting out of the fence and he fixed a little sense so they could not get out until the other work was complete. Also, he was very thorough and careful."

Rose J on April 2025

We are a pre-construction land clearing/forestry mulching team that will not only clear your property of brush, trees and stumps. We also do grading work,gravel,stone,crushed asphalt driveways.

"He kind of went the extra mile, once the work was done first it was very clean and then the next thing that stood out was he cared about my dogs not getting out of the fence and he fixed a little sense so they could not get out until the other work was complete. Also, he was very thorough and careful."

Rose J on April 2025


Jr's Handy Home Services
5.00(
13
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Jr's Handy Home Services
5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Jr's Handy Home Services , is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We couldn’t be more pleased with everything about this transaction. They responded quickly, made an appt. with a half hour window, showed up on time, provided a thorough solution to our water damage/rodent problem, gave us a reasonable written estimate then banged out the job on-time a few days later. FYI they are devout Christians who gave us a brochure about finding Jesus with their card, but they were not pushy about this."

Katherine K on April 2021

Jr's Handy Home Services , is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"We couldn’t be more pleased with everything about this transaction. They responded quickly, made an appt. with a half hour window, showed up on time, provided a thorough solution to our water damage/rodent problem, gave us a reasonable written estimate then banged out the job on-time a few days later. FYI they are devout Christians who gave us a brochure about finding Jesus with their card, but they were not pushy about this."

Katherine K on April 2021


J. W. Field Companies
909 N Milford Rd
5.00(
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J. W. Field Companies
909 N Milford Rd
5.00(
13
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional DBA - J. W. Field Grading & Excavating, J. W. Field Landscape Supplies. Additional contact name - Brent Morgan.

Additional DBA - J. W. Field Grading & Excavating, J. W. Field Landscape Supplies. Additional contact name - Brent Morgan.


GM Construction
420 N Hughes Rd
5.00(
3
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GM Construction
420 N Hughes Rd
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hi! This is Gary, the owner of GM Construction. I started in wood and custom cabinetry and studied under a master carpenter for many years before starting my own business. I designed GM Construction to stand head-and-shoulders above the competition in many ways. Here are a few examples: First, I personally do a complimentary consultation with each homeowner. I listen to what you envision for your project and bring sample materials with me to educate you on the pros and cons of all your options. From my vast hands-on experience, I can offer suggestions when appropriate so that your project will complement your home and lifestyle. Second, I'm there on every project to manage and guarantee the highest quality work every step along the way. I do not use sub-contractors like my competition. I use my own experienced, top notch crew and my crew is extremely diligent to be non-invasive to the parts of your home/yard, plus leave a clean work environment every night. Third, you will be satisfied with your project's outcome. I take care to make sure that every client is well taken care of and gets the wow factor in the work we complete. My business is booming because of the great referrals my clients and work produce. Take me up on my free in-home consultation so that you can experience the difference working with GM Construction. - Best! Gary Suchland

"The build went great, excellent communication from everyone. Job was done earlier than expected even with them a man short for a few days. Angela and Gary outlined everything we should expect, worked around scheduling weirdness due to having a new born coming and delivered a great product. Great company, I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who is planning on doing anything with an outdoor space. Gary's design was spot on, and turned out better than we even imagined."

Eric L on April 2019

Hi! This is Gary, the owner of GM Construction. I started in wood and custom cabinetry and studied under a master carpenter for many years before starting my own business. I designed GM Construction to stand head-and-shoulders above the competition in many ways. Here are a few examples: First, I personally do a complimentary consultation with each homeowner. I listen to what you envision for your project and bring sample materials with me to educate you on the pros and cons of all your options. From my vast hands-on experience, I can offer suggestions when appropriate so that your project will complement your home and lifestyle. Second, I'm there on every project to manage and guarantee the highest quality work every step along the way. I do not use sub-contractors like my competition. I use my own experienced, top notch crew and my crew is extremely diligent to be non-invasive to the parts of your home/yard, plus leave a clean work environment every night. Third, you will be satisfied with your project's outcome. I take care to make sure that every client is well taken care of and gets the wow factor in the work we complete. My business is booming because of the great referrals my clients and work produce. Take me up on my free in-home consultation so that you can experience the difference working with GM Construction. - Best! Gary Suchland

"The build went great, excellent communication from everyone. Job was done earlier than expected even with them a man short for a few days. Angela and Gary outlined everything we should expect, worked around scheduling weirdness due to having a new born coming and delivered a great product. Great company, I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who is planning on doing anything with an outdoor space. Gary's design was spot on, and turned out better than we even imagined."

Eric L on April 2019


EARTHWERKS UNLIMITED
25039 DEER CREEK DR
No reviews
EARTHWERKS UNLIMITED
25039 DEER CREEK DR
No reviews
26 years of experience

OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

OWNER-OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. TRAVEL CHARGES MAY APPLY. NO SERVICE FEES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.


Tanner Excavating
P O Box 2386
3.91(
11
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Tanner Excavating
P O Box 2386
3.91(
11
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Customers say: Quality work

JTW Pipes LLC
6483 Denton Rd
5.00(
16
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JTW Pipes LLC
6483 Denton Rd
5.00(
16
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

J T W Pipes L.L.C. can undertake projects of any size. Over the years J T W has performed many services for homeowners and businesses always living up to our professional integrity and dedication to honesty and dependability. We offer timely repairs and competitive pricing along with emergency service so call J T W Pipes L.L.C. today - (734) 635-0499.

"Job completed and very happy with the professionalism and work done."

Sharon P on July 2023

J T W Pipes L.L.C. can undertake projects of any size. Over the years J T W has performed many services for homeowners and businesses always living up to our professional integrity and dedication to honesty and dependability. We offer timely repairs and competitive pricing along with emergency service so call J T W Pipes L.L.C. today - (734) 635-0499.

"Job completed and very happy with the professionalism and work done."

Sharon P on July 2023

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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