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All-Access Construction & Remodeling, LLC
4057 Hillsboro Hematite Road
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All-Access Construction & Remodeling, LLC
4057 Hillsboro Hematite Road
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25 years of experience
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Full Servcie General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Including Construction Document Preparation and Construction Project Management. Our specialty is Residential and Commercial Excavation Projects- Building Site - Preparation and Clearing, Major and Minor land grading & re-sloping, and basement drain channels installations. , 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.

Full Servcie General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Including Construction Document Preparation and Construction Project Management. Our specialty is Residential and Commercial Excavation Projects- Building Site - Preparation and Clearing, Major and Minor land grading & re-sloping, and basement drain channels installations. , 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.


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Highland Hills Land Management
1517 Cottleville Pkwy, Suite 106L
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Highland Hills Land Management
1517 Cottleville Pkwy, Suite 106L
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or piece of property. We handle all of your excavation and land management needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Highland Hills Land Management a call today, we look forward to working with you!

With years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or piece of property. We handle all of your excavation and land management needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Highland Hills Land Management a call today, we look forward to working with you!


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Lampkin Outdoor Services LLC
741 Koko Loop
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Lampkin Outdoor Services LLC
741 Koko Loop
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Timely and great price"

Tim M on November 2023

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Timely and great price"

Tim M on November 2023


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JGW Demo & Excavation
643 Colebrook Dr
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JGW Demo & Excavation
643 Colebrook Dr
5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

JGW Demo & Excavation, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. Please give us a call for all of your land management needs. Serious inquiries only.

"Jack is a great communicator. Kept me updated throughout the process. His attention to detail was amazing, he finished the project and left a clean work site when complete. I will definitely hire him again."

Ashley M on September 2024

JGW Demo & Excavation, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. Please give us a call for all of your land management needs. Serious inquiries only.

"Jack is a great communicator. Kept me updated throughout the process. His attention to detail was amazing, he finished the project and left a clean work site when complete. I will definitely hire him again."

Ashley M on September 2024


J&C Enterprises
7663 Hillsboro House Springs Rd
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J&C Enterprises
7663 Hillsboro House Springs Rd
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Customers say: Quality work
25 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 exterior services, that are customized 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! Free estimates! Restrictions apply, please call for details.

"Very thorough,very pleasant workers"

Elizabeth H on May 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 exterior services, that are customized 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! Free estimates! Restrictions apply, please call for details.

"Very thorough,very pleasant workers"

Elizabeth H on May 2025


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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
5437 Highway D
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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
5437 Highway D
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37 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

J&D Forestry Services, LLC is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing top-tier forestry and excavation solutions with integrity, precision, and professionalism. Our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise, specializing in excavation, land clearing, and stump removal. As a veteran-owned company, we uphold values such as discipline, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in every project we undertake.

"Great work! Huge job and he completed it perfectly to our expectations. Would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of work (large stump removal) done on their property"

Pamela D on April 2025

J&D Forestry Services, LLC is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing top-tier forestry and excavation solutions with integrity, precision, and professionalism. Our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise, specializing in excavation, land clearing, and stump removal. As a veteran-owned company, we uphold values such as discipline, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in every project we undertake.

"Great work! Huge job and he completed it perfectly to our expectations. Would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of work (large stump removal) done on their property"

Pamela D on April 2025


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Bri-Co Construction, LLC
11 Fox Drive
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Bri-Co Construction, LLC
11 Fox Drive
4.95(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
22 local quotes requested
51 years of experience

With over 40 years of experience in the home and home improvement industry, Bri-Co Construction LLC is your trusted partner for all your residential and commercial needs. We treat every project with the same care and attention as if it were our own. Contact us today - we're excited to work with you!

"Mr. Harold Sinn is a professional construction expert. He genuinely cares about his customers. He was the most engaging person I have ever worked with. Very patient! I highly recommend his company. Thank you, Sir! Alex"

Alex A on March 2025

With over 40 years of experience in the home and home improvement industry, Bri-Co Construction LLC is your trusted partner for all your residential and commercial needs. We treat every project with the same care and attention as if it were our own. Contact us today - we're excited to work with you!

"Mr. Harold Sinn is a professional construction expert. He genuinely cares about his customers. He was the most engaging person I have ever worked with. Very patient! I highly recommend his company. Thank you, Sir! Alex"

Alex A on March 2025


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Lone Oak Excavation
1567 Madison 9247
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Lone Oak Excavation
1567 Madison 9247
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Free onsite estimate

Lone Oak Excavation- We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Good work and good prices"

Aiden D on May 2025

Lone Oak Excavation- We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Good work and good prices"

Aiden D on May 2025


CHCS Construction Services & Property Management
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CHCS Construction Services & Property Management
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951 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Welcome to CHCS Construction Services & Property Management! We look forward to serving you!

Welcome to CHCS Construction Services & Property Management! We look forward to serving you!


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Probst Co.
67 Foster Hope Lane
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Probst Co.
67 Foster Hope Lane
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

I do general skid steer work. Gravel driveway repair, move dirt, pile of trees, trash, metal, parking lots, and gravel.

"Everything went really well!! Louis was very easy to work with, very accommodating and willing to make sure that the work done is what I expected and was satisfied with. I’ve got more work to get done and I’m looking forward to working with him again!"

Mike S on October 2024

I do general skid steer work. Gravel driveway repair, move dirt, pile of trees, trash, metal, parking lots, and gravel.

"Everything went really well!! Louis was very easy to work with, very accommodating and willing to make sure that the work done is what I expected and was satisfied with. I’ve got more work to get done and I’m looking forward to working with him again!"

Mike S on October 2024

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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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