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Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading
2538 E Villa Maria Drive
4.89(
27
)
Approved Pro
Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading
2538 E Villa Maria Drive
4.89(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
265 local quotes requested

Thank you for considering Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading. We offer service to the residents of Phoenix, AZ. Our goal is to meet your service needs with the highest quality service. -Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. -Lot Clearing & Grading -Swimming Pool Fill-Ins -Hard Rock Digs We are Licensed, Bonded, and Insured For More Information, Please give us a call!

"Jim was helpful, professional and quick. He coached us through how to prep for the job (removing a disconnected propane tank) and after he was through you couldn't even tell there had ever been a tank there. I would definitely use his services again."

Christina W on June 2023

Thank you for considering Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading. We offer service to the residents of Phoenix, AZ. Our goal is to meet your service needs with the highest quality service. -Concrete/Asphalt Demolition & Removal. -Lot Clearing & Grading -Swimming Pool Fill-Ins -Hard Rock Digs We are Licensed, Bonded, and Insured For More Information, Please give us a call!

"Jim was helpful, professional and quick. He coached us through how to prep for the job (removing a disconnected propane tank) and after he was through you couldn't even tell there had ever been a tank there. I would definitely use his services again."

Christina W on June 2023


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
7250 West Frier Drive
4.12(
49
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
7250 West Frier Drive
4.12(
49
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2907 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Lorenzo Carson with Roto Rooter in Arizona is a professional, informed and reliable plumber. Plumbing issues are never fun, however Lorenzo makes the process easy and worry free. Would hire him for any plumbing job around the house and regularly recommend him to friends."

Lauren M on October 2019

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Lorenzo Carson with Roto Rooter in Arizona is a professional, informed and reliable plumber. Plumbing issues are never fun, however Lorenzo makes the process easy and worry free. Would hire him for any plumbing job around the house and regularly recommend him to friends."

Lauren M on October 2019


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Lawson Family Plumbing Inc
1497 E. Baseline Rd.
4.82(
392
)
Approved Pro
Lawson Family Plumbing Inc
1497 E. Baseline Rd.
4.82(
392
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
2942 local quotes requested

Lawson Family Plumbing is an experienced family plumbing company that prides itself on high-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We offer honest, reliable, forthcoming service and a 100% guarantee on all estimates quoted, all products used, and all work performed. With Lawson Family Plumbing, there is no job too large and the work is done right the first time, every time. Plumbing problems can be inconvenient and stressful. Left untreated, small problems can turn in to big, messy problems. Let the professionals at Lawson Family Plumbing keep you from worrying about your plumbing needs. Not only can we handle small problems such as broken garbage disposals and leaky faucets, but we also offer water heater replacements, water heater repair and service, water softener installations, slab leak repairs/reroutes, house repipes and much, much more.

"Nick showed up within an hour after we called and he did a fine job with the repair. However and even though the problem was on a holiday, I think paying about $400 for an hours' worth of labor is excessive and I feel totally taken advantage of. There was a bad leak, it needed to be fixed and in this heat one cannot be without water to the house for 24 hours. They "had me where they wanted me" and I had no choice but to pay this outrageous bill. Never again."

M.S. K on July 2023

Lawson Family Plumbing is an experienced family plumbing company that prides itself on high-quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. We offer honest, reliable, forthcoming service and a 100% guarantee on all estimates quoted, all products used, and all work performed. With Lawson Family Plumbing, there is no job too large and the work is done right the first time, every time. Plumbing problems can be inconvenient and stressful. Left untreated, small problems can turn in to big, messy problems. Let the professionals at Lawson Family Plumbing keep you from worrying about your plumbing needs. Not only can we handle small problems such as broken garbage disposals and leaky faucets, but we also offer water heater replacements, water heater repair and service, water softener installations, slab leak repairs/reroutes, house repipes and much, much more.

"Nick showed up within an hour after we called and he did a fine job with the repair. However and even though the problem was on a holiday, I think paying about $400 for an hours' worth of labor is excessive and I feel totally taken advantage of. There was a bad leak, it needed to be fixed and in this heat one cannot be without water to the house for 24 hours. They "had me where they wanted me" and I had no choice but to pay this outrageous bill. Never again."

M.S. K on July 2023


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One Call Plumbing Services
1855 E Southern Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
One Call Plumbing Services
1855 E Southern Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1523 local quotes requested

If you are looking for an efficient and trustworthy plumbing company valley wide, look no further than One Call Services. For over 20 years, we have been providing world-class service for individuals, families, and businesses throughout our community. Call us today! (480) 663-2255

"This company reached out to us right away and scheduled for our tank to be pumped out the next day. Surprisingly for us, they called and came out the same day. Their team of excellence got the job done efficiently and got our septic working again. I would highly recommend this company for all your plumbing needs."

Karen A on February 2023

If you are looking for an efficient and trustworthy plumbing company valley wide, look no further than One Call Services. For over 20 years, we have been providing world-class service for individuals, families, and businesses throughout our community. Call us today! (480) 663-2255

"This company reached out to us right away and scheduled for our tank to be pumped out the next day. Surprisingly for us, they called and came out the same day. Their team of excellence got the job done efficiently and got our septic working again. I would highly recommend this company for all your plumbing needs."

Karen A on February 2023


Ashrey Bobcat Service
2117 N Verano Way
4.56(
9
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Ashrey Bobcat Service
2117 N Verano Way
4.56(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Military discount 10%

Military discount 10%


Action Excavating Service, Inc.
11606 E. Flintlock Ct.
4.50(
2
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Action Excavating Service, Inc.
11606 E. Flintlock Ct.
4.50(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
28 years of experience

We have been in the excavation business for almost 20 years. We service most of the East valley as well as Maricopa, Casa Grande, Coolidge and Florence. Our services include swimming pool excavation, demolition, underground utilities commercial and residential. We are licensed, bonded and fully insured.

We have been in the excavation business for almost 20 years. We service most of the East valley as well as Maricopa, Casa Grande, Coolidge and Florence. Our services include swimming pool excavation, demolition, underground utilities commercial and residential. We are licensed, bonded and fully insured.


Desert Premier Builders
4150 W. Northern Ave.
1.00(
1
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Desert Premier Builders
4150 W. Northern Ave.
1.00(
1
)
24 years of experience

Desert Premier Builders was founded in 2001 by then Owner, John Mancino. Over the past ten years the company has grown to be a full service general contractor exceeding $10M in sales. The company is currently focused on offering full turn key services for the repair and replacement of commercial and residential properties resultant of the October 5, 2010 hail storm. We speicalize in providing our expertise in the area of insurance/claims mitigation and assisting the property owners in mimimizing their costs and time required for the repairs.

Desert Premier Builders was founded in 2001 by then Owner, John Mancino. Over the past ten years the company has grown to be a full service general contractor exceeding $10M in sales. The company is currently focused on offering full turn key services for the repair and replacement of commercial and residential properties resultant of the October 5, 2010 hail storm. We speicalize in providing our expertise in the area of insurance/claims mitigation and assisting the property owners in mimimizing their costs and time required for the repairs.


Duck's Septic Pump & Install Inc
6115 S 196th Dr
4.00(
6
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Duck's Septic Pump & Install Inc
6115 S 196th Dr
4.00(
6
)
Customers say: Terrific value

Locally owned business specializing in septic tank pumping and installation. Additional phone number - (602) 390-5297. Additional contact name - John V Ezell.

"The septic was redone by Ducks Septic at the end of 2020. While it was being redone, there were a variety of things that were dissatisfactory, but which I ignored as I figured I would deal with it later and was just happy to be able to use the toilet and shower again. The real trouble began in 2023 when I received a notice from the county stating that the septic tanks lacked proper permits. I reached out to Ducks immediately and asked for them to rectify it. I didn't make a fuss, in fact, I just asked for a resolution and them to fix this since they were paid for this initially. My interaction with Tania, a representative from Ducks, further exacerbated the situation. Initially, she insisted I pay for the permit fees, despite my previous payment for the entire job. After a back-and-forth, she claimed she would resolve the issue at no extra cost. However, this marked the beginning of a gaslighting process. Tania purportedly communicated with the county, but as I followed up every two weeks, she provided continuous assurances without any tangible progress. Eventually, she ceased responding altogether, leaving me ignored and frustrated. I expected to have my septic completed in a timely manner, for it to done as paid, which included all permits, and for my landscape to be intact and as it started, but what I got was anything but. First off, the job took forever, the brother of the owner said he was doing it, ‘on the side’, despite not getting a discount? So we were always taken care of at night or when their employees were available. The septic took months to install, not including the time the permit wait was happening, as I understand that’s beyond their control. Secondly, our entire landscape was destroyed, causing thousands in damages. The smallest things being the very large piles of dirt left on the property and the dirt being pushed into our rocks along the inside smaller fenced portion, destroying the foundation of our fencing there. Then the major destruction being our irrigation system was moved, cut, and no longer in working condition as well as moving our entire *newly installed* fence line so it is now crooked. To add insult to injury, the permits. I now have threats from county about my septic not being permitted and thus, am apparently not allowed to use….. I guess a portapotty will work? Maybe I should have thrown a major fit from the get go? Oh, I know, maybe hired a real septic expert. This is the start. I am contemplating seeking recompense for the landscape damage, rectification of the permits, and compensation for the extensive difficulties this ordeal has caused."

Morgan N on November 2023

Locally owned business specializing in septic tank pumping and installation. Additional phone number - (602) 390-5297. Additional contact name - John V Ezell.

"The septic was redone by Ducks Septic at the end of 2020. While it was being redone, there were a variety of things that were dissatisfactory, but which I ignored as I figured I would deal with it later and was just happy to be able to use the toilet and shower again. The real trouble began in 2023 when I received a notice from the county stating that the septic tanks lacked proper permits. I reached out to Ducks immediately and asked for them to rectify it. I didn't make a fuss, in fact, I just asked for a resolution and them to fix this since they were paid for this initially. My interaction with Tania, a representative from Ducks, further exacerbated the situation. Initially, she insisted I pay for the permit fees, despite my previous payment for the entire job. After a back-and-forth, she claimed she would resolve the issue at no extra cost. However, this marked the beginning of a gaslighting process. Tania purportedly communicated with the county, but as I followed up every two weeks, she provided continuous assurances without any tangible progress. Eventually, she ceased responding altogether, leaving me ignored and frustrated. I expected to have my septic completed in a timely manner, for it to done as paid, which included all permits, and for my landscape to be intact and as it started, but what I got was anything but. First off, the job took forever, the brother of the owner said he was doing it, ‘on the side’, despite not getting a discount? So we were always taken care of at night or when their employees were available. The septic took months to install, not including the time the permit wait was happening, as I understand that’s beyond their control. Secondly, our entire landscape was destroyed, causing thousands in damages. The smallest things being the very large piles of dirt left on the property and the dirt being pushed into our rocks along the inside smaller fenced portion, destroying the foundation of our fencing there. Then the major destruction being our irrigation system was moved, cut, and no longer in working condition as well as moving our entire *newly installed* fence line so it is now crooked. To add insult to injury, the permits. I now have threats from county about my septic not being permitted and thus, am apparently not allowed to use….. I guess a portapotty will work? Maybe I should have thrown a major fit from the get go? Oh, I know, maybe hired a real septic expert. This is the start. I am contemplating seeking recompense for the landscape damage, rectification of the permits, and compensation for the extensive difficulties this ordeal has caused."

Morgan N on November 2023


Canyon Sunrise Development LLC
10243 E Caribbean Ln
5.00(
1
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Canyon Sunrise Development LLC
10243 E Caribbean Ln
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Canyon Sunrise Development, LLC is an Arizona Licensed Contractor specializing in development services for land. Commercial or Residential, big or small, our goal is to ensure our clients' objectives are always met. Call now for a quote! (602) 826-7699

Canyon Sunrise Development, LLC is an Arizona Licensed Contractor specializing in development services for land. Commercial or Residential, big or small, our goal is to ensure our clients' objectives are always met. Call now for a quote! (602) 826-7699


DIVERSIFIED CO
1837 N ROSEMONT
5.00(
1
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DIVERSIFIED CO
1837 N ROSEMONT
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

LICENSE #152715.

LICENSE #152715.

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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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