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Avatar for Philpott Concrete and Excavating
Philpott Concrete and Excavating
4.7(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Arthur, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent workmanship. The concrete looks great. Great communication. Very professional and did the job just the way I asked. Will hire again for sure if I need more concrete work done."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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L&R Excavation
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Arthur, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

"I needed my garage torn down a removal if it. They were very efficient and cleaned the site perfectly. I'm very pleased. Very friendly staff and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them."
Site prep
Site prep
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair

+7

38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Finley Creek Trucking, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Arthur, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Finley Creek Trucking LLC 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.

Response time3 days
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TC All-Around Service, LLC
4.8(
40
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Arthur, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The customer service is almost perfect. The business is professional and did interact well with the answers suggestions etc., on questions I had about my project, and zeroed in on my immediate concerns for my project. I would have scored higher in customer service, but I learned a little too late of a fee to be paid when using credit card as payment. I was told a credit or debit card could be used, but not of a fee attached. *On the day of payment, I had to pay up % additional $14 to $15. So in fairness, the rating of 3 for customer service is because it this fee was therefore unexpected. I would have prepared to have another form of payment."
Before
After
Before
Before
After

+24

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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KKCK Land Management Services
5.0(
5
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Arthur, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Kaufman was very responsive in his communication and completion of the project. He is a professional and we highly would recommend him! He went above and beyond and is very dependable. I asked him to do a project for my parents and I felt I could trust that he would take good care of them and he did. They were very grateful."
Kaufman Water-Way
Pushing trees
Pushing trees
Pushing trees
Kaufman Water-Way

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Smock Excavating
5.0(
4
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Arthur, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional business, on time, excellent job at Excavating and others things I needed done, tore out the barn, floor, and re-grated it, and poured concrete back, very dependable and excellent work, I would recommend them for any excavating work or other stuff needs to be done, Very dependable"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Arthur, IL

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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