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Lone Elk Land Services

5100 Dido Hicks Rd
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Lone Elk Land Services

5100 Dido Hicks Rd
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Lone Elk Land Services is a family-owned land clearing and forestry mulching company based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Here at Lone Elk, we take great pride in the experience, quality, and customer service that we provide to our customer’s. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. loneelklandservices.com

"He is a really sharp young man, vey hard worker and does quality work."

John x on September 2022

Lone Elk Land Services is a family-owned land clearing and forestry mulching company based out of Fort Worth, Texas. Here at Lone Elk, we take great pride in the experience, quality, and customer service that we provide to our customer’s. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. loneelklandservices.com

"He is a really sharp young man, vey hard worker and does quality work."

John x on September 2022


WheyCal Construction

2300 McMillen Rd
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WheyCal Construction

2300 McMillen Rd
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WheyCal Construction 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. We have 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

WheyCal Construction 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. We have 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


RJ Earthworks Excavation and Grade

1717 County Rd 2730
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RJ Earthworks Excavation and Grade

1717 County Rd 2730
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are the first contractor on site, laying the ground work to your empty field or existing building. Offering.. -Demolition -Tree Clearing -Soil Stabilization -Site Prep Excavation -Moisture Conditioning Soil Compaction We offer over 20 years of experience in installing underground utilities for pre-construction sites which includes -Water -Sewer -Storm -Fire Underground Electrical Full Grading Services: ​ -Rough grading to desired grade level. -Soil Import, Compaction, and Testing. -Following with Final Grading phase to ensure proper elevations for construction site.

We are the first contractor on site, laying the ground work to your empty field or existing building. Offering.. -Demolition -Tree Clearing -Soil Stabilization -Site Prep Excavation -Moisture Conditioning Soil Compaction We offer over 20 years of experience in installing underground utilities for pre-construction sites which includes -Water -Sewer -Storm -Fire Underground Electrical Full Grading Services: ​ -Rough grading to desired grade level. -Soil Import, Compaction, and Testing. -Following with Final Grading phase to ensure proper elevations for construction site.


Elite Excavation specialize in land clearing, pads for your home or shop, ponds, clearing heavy brush for fences, driveways, culverts, building demo?s and more!


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McKinneys Finishing Touch

6712 County Rd 305 B
5.00(
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McKinneys Finishing Touch

6712 County Rd 305 B
5.00(
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10 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

We specialize in land improvement for homeowners, contractors, and land developers. "If you can think it, we can do it!" Homeowners - land clearing, forestry mulching, large debris clean-up, gravel driveways, private road development, customized jobs based on your needs using a skid steer. Contractors - rough grading, land clearing, forestry mulching, small to medium demolition, culvert installation, site prep and debris clean-up Forestry Mulching - removal of thick brush and undergrowth, removal unwanted trees, overgrown lots, debris removal We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Everyone from McKinney's finishing to was extremely professional . They came when they said they would and the finished product is outstanding. Mr. McKinney gave more than he contracted for and kept us informed of his progress. We will most definitely use this service for any other projects that we have. I most definitely recommend McKinney's Finishing Touch and find the name to be very appropriate. Thank you, Ramon and Rhonda. Marti Boren"

Martha B on June 2025

We specialize in land improvement for homeowners, contractors, and land developers. "If you can think it, we can do it!" Homeowners - land clearing, forestry mulching, large debris clean-up, gravel driveways, private road development, customized jobs based on your needs using a skid steer. Contractors - rough grading, land clearing, forestry mulching, small to medium demolition, culvert installation, site prep and debris clean-up Forestry Mulching - removal of thick brush and undergrowth, removal unwanted trees, overgrown lots, debris removal We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Everyone from McKinney's finishing to was extremely professional . They came when they said they would and the finished product is outstanding. Mr. McKinney gave more than he contracted for and kept us informed of his progress. We will most definitely use this service for any other projects that we have. I most definitely recommend McKinney's Finishing Touch and find the name to be very appropriate. Thank you, Ramon and Rhonda. Marti Boren"

Martha B on June 2025


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Firefly Earthworks, LLC

8290 South Central Expressway
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Firefly Earthworks, LLC

8290 South Central Expressway
4.72(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Firefly Earthworks specializes in residential and commercial demolition, excavation, site prep, building pads and trucking and hauling services. We provide free estimates quickly for projects ranging from $1,500 to $500,000. Our experienced equipment operators and professional staff take pride in the attention to detail we put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are highly equipped and skilled in demolition and construction site prep, all types of aggregates, infrastructure development, excavation and grading, property reclamation, demolition and wrecking. We are a full service, licensed and insured construction company located in Dallas, TX. We work throughout the DFW area and are 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.

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."

Liz G on July 2022

Firefly Earthworks specializes in residential and commercial demolition, excavation, site prep, building pads and trucking and hauling services. We provide free estimates quickly for projects ranging from $1,500 to $500,000. Our experienced equipment operators and professional staff take pride in the attention to detail we put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are highly equipped and skilled in demolition and construction site prep, all types of aggregates, infrastructure development, excavation and grading, property reclamation, demolition and wrecking. We are a full service, licensed and insured construction company located in Dallas, TX. We work throughout the DFW area and are 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.

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."

Liz G on July 2022


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Haul-Away Today

8825 Deborah Drive
4.81(
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Haul-Away Today

8825 Deborah Drive
4.81(
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Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

It is our mission to provide the highest quality of service in all aspects of our business. We are extremely thorough with the services that we provide and aim to be most receptive to any issues, questions or concerns that you may have and we handle the concern promptly and professionally. We take All the necessary steps to ensure that our clients are completely satisfied with all of our contractual and assumed responsibilities. Most Importantly, we will fulfill these responsibilities while maintaining the highest ethical standards with our work and our character. Call us today!

"Was responsive to calls and text. Showed up on time and was reasonably priced. "

Jay L on October 2025

It is our mission to provide the highest quality of service in all aspects of our business. We are extremely thorough with the services that we provide and aim to be most receptive to any issues, questions or concerns that you may have and we handle the concern promptly and professionally. We take All the necessary steps to ensure that our clients are completely satisfied with all of our contractual and assumed responsibilities. Most Importantly, we will fulfill these responsibilities while maintaining the highest ethical standards with our work and our character. Call us today!

"Was responsive to calls and text. Showed up on time and was reasonably priced. "

Jay L on October 2025


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CSDD

1602 Crestmeadow Ln
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CSDD

1602 Crestmeadow Ln
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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 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, regardless of how large or small the job.

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, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Masters Dirt Worx & Solutions

8320 Whispering Meadows Rd
4.88(
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Masters Dirt Worx & Solutions

8320 Whispering Meadows Rd
4.88(
16
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Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

CALL US TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SENIOR CITIZEN AND VETERAN DISCOUNT RATES!! 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. With 20 plus years experience we have all the proper tools and equipment to perform any type dirt work grading, leveling, pads, site prep, ponds, sidewalks/driveways and house add ons. As well as any irrigation layout or repairs.

"They did a real good job. I recommendhim"

David P on August 2025

CALL US TODAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SENIOR CITIZEN AND VETERAN DISCOUNT RATES!! 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. With 20 plus years experience we have all the proper tools and equipment to perform any type dirt work grading, leveling, pads, site prep, ponds, sidewalks/driveways and house add ons. As well as any irrigation layout or repairs.

"They did a real good job. I recommendhim"

David P on August 2025


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3B Excavation and Dirt Work

1485 Mariner Valley
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3B Excavation and Dirt Work

1485 Mariner Valley
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
19 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

A USN/USAF veteran, family owned and operated excavation business. We value honesty and integrity, and are serious about earning our customers business. Serving Erath, Hood, and surrounding areas. We specialize in demolition, dry utilities, excavation, clearing, building ponds, driveways, and pads. We DO NOT provide landscaping services.

"Great customer service, fair pricing and and overall honest business man."

Trina L on December 2023

A USN/USAF veteran, family owned and operated excavation business. We value honesty and integrity, and are serious about earning our customers business. Serving Erath, Hood, and surrounding areas. We specialize in demolition, dry utilities, excavation, clearing, building ponds, driveways, and pads. We DO NOT provide landscaping services.

"Great customer service, fair pricing and and overall honest business man."

Trina L on December 2023

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Arlington, TX

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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