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Next Level Landworks LLC

5.00(
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Next Level Landworks LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
1 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.

"They did an excellent job. Their work was efficient and thorough. They did all they promised and more. Alex is courteous and professional. "

Sherian H 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.

"They did an excellent job. Their work was efficient and thorough. They did all they promised and more. Alex is courteous and professional. "

Sherian H on August 2025


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CM Grading & Clearing

5.00(
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CM Grading & Clearing

5.00(
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Caleb did a great job was fast and efficient and the end result looks great "

Dylan G on December 2025

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Caleb did a great job was fast and efficient and the end result looks great "

Dylan G on December 2025


CB Land Management demonstrates expert quality work and professional customer service with each one of our clients. Call us to discuss your excavation, concrete, and land clearing projects!


Earth Moving Group

5.00(
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Earth Moving Group

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

Earth Moving Group, is committed to excellence in 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.

"I hired the Earth Moving Group to repair a private road, and could not be happier with the results. Actually, the entire process was straightforward and honest, with work commencing exactly as communicated and work being done professionally and friendly. Great experience, highly recommend!"

John S on March 2021

Earth Moving Group, is committed to excellence in 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.

"I hired the Earth Moving Group to repair a private road, and could not be happier with the results. Actually, the entire process was straightforward and honest, with work commencing exactly as communicated and work being done professionally and friendly. Great experience, highly recommend!"

John S on March 2021


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Capps Excavation

5.00(
4
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Capps Excavation

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The workers were very thorough and timely. They were very polite in speaking to them."

Paul k on October 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 offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The workers were very thorough and timely. They were very polite in speaking to them."

Paul k on October 2025


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Eastwood Excavation LLC

5.00(
6
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Eastwood Excavation LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
11 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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 the start to the 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.

"First of all, I wanna think Brandon and the Eastwood Excavation Company and Crew for doing a job well done!! The Blake family would like to thank you so much for your professionalism your courtesy how you handling how you demoed our home. Thee consultation, a very reasonable estimate and a on time schedule completion. We highly recommend you to anyone!! Brandon and your crew we want to thank you so much again for all that you’ve done!! The grading of our land look awesome!! "

Lonnie B on June 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 the start to the 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.

"First of all, I wanna think Brandon and the Eastwood Excavation Company and Crew for doing a job well done!! The Blake family would like to thank you so much for your professionalism your courtesy how you handling how you demoed our home. Thee consultation, a very reasonable estimate and a on time schedule completion. We highly recommend you to anyone!! Brandon and your crew we want to thank you so much again for all that you’ve done!! The grading of our land look awesome!! "

Lonnie B on June 2025


Ridgeline Grading

5.00(
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Approved Pro

Ridgeline Grading

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Ridgeline Grading is committed to excellence in 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.

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Anthony B on November 2022

Ridgeline Grading is committed to excellence in 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.

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Anthony B on November 2022


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Armstrong Land Management Excavation

5.00(
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Armstrong Land Management Excavation

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Armstrong Land Management Excavation is committed to excellence in 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.

"Honest and professional"

Alan C on May 2023

Armstrong Land Management Excavation is committed to excellence in 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.

"Honest and professional"

Alan C on May 2023


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Cobblestone Enterprises, LLC

4.84(
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Cobblestone Enterprises, LLC

4.84(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

At Cobblestone Enterprises, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform, and firmly believe you will be pleased with the result. We look forward to earning your business!

"Mr. Grayson Brookshire was very professional. When he came out to inspect the job, he gave me an estimate. The final cost was less than what he quoted. His crew was very hardworking, courteous, respectful of the property, and did an excellent job."

Thomas S P on November 2024

At Cobblestone Enterprises, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform, and firmly believe you will be pleased with the result. We look forward to earning your business!

"Mr. Grayson Brookshire was very professional. When he came out to inspect the job, he gave me an estimate. The final cost was less than what he quoted. His crew was very hardworking, courteous, respectful of the property, and did an excellent job."

Thomas S P on November 2024


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Fox Creek Construction & Grading, LLC

5.00(
6
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Fox Creek Construction & Grading, LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Thank you for considering hiring us for your project! At Fox Creek Construction & Grading LLC we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We believe in giving our absolute best, no matter how big or small your project. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Needed a slope remediated as the builder and original homeowner had left it poorly done and I was witnessing little landslides every day. Robert and Austin were the most professional, friendliest, and most competent people you would ever want to hire. They came quickly to offer their expert advice on how best to proceed, quickly produced a very reasonable quote, and were immediately hired. They were able to come do the work early the next week. Austin had a vision that I couldn’t entirely picture, but I trusted his expertise and was more than thrilled with the results. I will be hiring these fellows in the future for another project. I can’t recommend these folks enough. "

Dave L on March 2025

Thank you for considering hiring us for your project! At Fox Creek Construction & Grading LLC we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We believe in giving our absolute best, no matter how big or small your project. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

"Needed a slope remediated as the builder and original homeowner had left it poorly done and I was witnessing little landslides every day. Robert and Austin were the most professional, friendliest, and most competent people you would ever want to hire. They came quickly to offer their expert advice on how best to proceed, quickly produced a very reasonable quote, and were immediately hired. They were able to come do the work early the next week. Austin had a vision that I couldn’t entirely picture, but I trusted his expertise and was more than thrilled with the results. I will be hiring these fellows in the future for another project. I can’t recommend these folks enough. "

Dave L on March 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Arden, NC

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.

The Arden, NC homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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