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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Asheville

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Skyland Excavation and Hauling

303 Barnardsville Hwy.
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

Skyland Excavation and Hauling

303 Barnardsville Hwy.
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

With over 5 years of experience as a strong Skylandvis who you need to take care of your home they handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. They will always treat your property as they would treat their own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy they will make the whole process seem. Give them a call today. They are looking forward to working with you!

"I couldn’t be happier with the landscaping work! The team was professional, on time, and paid great attention to detail. They completely transformed my yard, making it look clean, fresh, and beautiful. Everything was done exactly how I wanted, and they went above and beyond to make sure it looked perfect. I’ve already gotten so many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommend their services if you’re looking for quality work and a team that truly cares about what they do!"

Joselyn u on September 2025

With over 5 years of experience as a strong Skylandvis who you need to take care of your home they handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. They will always treat your property as they would treat their own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy they will make the whole process seem. Give them a call today. They are looking forward to working with you!

"I couldn’t be happier with the landscaping work! The team was professional, on time, and paid great attention to detail. They completely transformed my yard, making it look clean, fresh, and beautiful. Everything was done exactly how I wanted, and they went above and beyond to make sure it looked perfect. I’ve already gotten so many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommend their services if you’re looking for quality work and a team that truly cares about what they do!"

Joselyn u on September 2025

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CB Land Management, LLC

2708 US 70 Highway
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CB Land Management, LLC

2708 US 70 Highway
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•Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!

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Next Level Landworks LLC

51 C C RDG
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro

Next Level Landworks LLC

51 C C RDG
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
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

James Enterprises of WNC, LLC

41 Bowtie Drive
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James Enterprises of WNC, LLC

41 Bowtie Drive
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at James Enterprises of WNC LLC to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at James Enterprises of WNC LLC to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

Earth Moving Group

PO BOX 844
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Earth Moving Group

PO BOX 844
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 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

GCS Construction LLC

701 Reuben Wooten Road
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GCS Construction LLC

701 Reuben Wooten Road
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2 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.

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.

Ridgeline Grading

99 Rhinehart Rd
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Ridgeline Grading

99 Rhinehart Rd
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 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.

"No comment provided"

Anthony B on November 2022

TGF Grading & Excavating

369 Jaybird Lane
5.00(
2
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TGF Grading & Excavating

369 Jaybird Lane
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

At TGF Grading & Excavating, we pride ourselves on being the best excavation and demolition improvement company in the Waynesville area. We have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

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ASHLEY C on May 2018

At TGF Grading & Excavating, we pride ourselves on being the best excavation and demolition improvement company in the Waynesville area. We have built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

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ASHLEY C on May 2018

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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.

148 Posey Blanton Road
4.46(
50
)
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Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc.

148 Posey Blanton Road
4.46(
50
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
133 local quotes requested

Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"CJ and his crew installed this car pad. We are very pleased. We highly recommend their firm. "

Michael H on January 2025

Four Seasons Property Enhancements, Inc., 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"CJ and his crew installed this car pad. We are very pleased. We highly recommend their firm. "

Michael H on January 2025

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Stones Grading

219 Jackie Ball Road
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Stones Grading

219 Jackie Ball Road
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

With 20+ years of experience, we are 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

"Glad I hired Ryan. They did an excellent job with attention to detail. Listened to what I wanted and delivered in the time and budget estimated."

Doug T on June 2025

With 20+ years of experience, we are 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

"Glad I hired Ryan. They did an excellent job with attention to detail. Listened to what I wanted and delivered in the time and budget estimated."

Doug T on June 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Asheville, 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 Asheville, NC homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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