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Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC

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Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Bowersmith outdoor services is your go to excavating and land clearing business.We offer a wide variety of services from repairing a broken water line to clearing woods for a house. Need a drive way put in ? We offer that as well! Call us today for your FREE estimate! 419-210-4661

"Excellent pricing and excellent service. I would recommend them to snyone"

David D on June 2020

Bowersmith outdoor services is your go to excavating and land clearing business.We offer a wide variety of services from repairing a broken water line to clearing woods for a house. Need a drive way put in ? We offer that as well! Call us today for your FREE estimate! 419-210-4661

"Excellent pricing and excellent service. I would recommend them to snyone"

David D on June 2020


Top Notch Logging, LLC

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Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


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DEEP ROOTS STUMP REMOVAL LLC

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DEEP ROOTS STUMP REMOVAL LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Deep Roots Stump Removal, we specialize in thorough stump removal using high-powered grinding equipment clearing space for new landscaping. Weather preventing regrowth, or eliminating safety hazards, we ensure complete stump elimination and debris removal leaving your property ready for its next phase, ensuring a clean and level landscape for homeowners and businesses. We provide fast and reliable solutions to better your property's appearance and safety. Contact us today for a professional hassle free stump grinding services you can count on with quick turnaround! We also offer shrub/bush trimming and or removal as needed!

"The entire experience with this company was fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for better customer service from the beginning to the end."

Bill A on October 2025

At Deep Roots Stump Removal, we specialize in thorough stump removal using high-powered grinding equipment clearing space for new landscaping. Weather preventing regrowth, or eliminating safety hazards, we ensure complete stump elimination and debris removal leaving your property ready for its next phase, ensuring a clean and level landscape for homeowners and businesses. We provide fast and reliable solutions to better your property's appearance and safety. Contact us today for a professional hassle free stump grinding services you can count on with quick turnaround! We also offer shrub/bush trimming and or removal as needed!

"The entire experience with this company was fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for better customer service from the beginning to the end."

Bill A on October 2025


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Ridge Way Excavating

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Ridge Way Excavating

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Your dream is our goal! We have experience since 2013! We specialize in site work, demolition, utilities, building pads, land clearing, excavation, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Give us a call for a free estimate on your next project!

"Very dependable, good communication, friendly and completed the work in record time."

Donna H on September 2024

Your dream is our goal! We have experience since 2013! We specialize in site work, demolition, utilities, building pads, land clearing, excavation, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Give us a call for a free estimate on your next project!

"Very dependable, good communication, friendly and completed the work in record time."

Donna H on September 2024


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Platinum Image Concrete Solutions and Epoxy LLC

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Platinum Image Concrete Solutions and Epoxy LLC

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1 years of experience
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Platinum Image Concrete Solutions LLC is a premier provider of high-quality concrete coatings and epoxy flooring solutions proudly serving the Cleveland, Ohio area. We specialize in transforming ordinary concrete surfaces into durable, stylish, and long-lasting finishes for both residential and commercial spaces.

Platinum Image Concrete Solutions LLC is a premier provider of high-quality concrete coatings and epoxy flooring solutions proudly serving the Cleveland, Ohio area. We specialize in transforming ordinary concrete surfaces into durable, stylish, and long-lasting finishes for both residential and commercial spaces.


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Fast Track Junk Removal

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Fast Track Junk Removal

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2026 years of experience

Welcome to Fast Track Junk Removal! We are a locally-owned and operated Junk Removal company serving the the north central Ohio area. With over 6 years of experience, we haul away your items FAST. Anything from furniture, appliances, electronics, yard waste, construction debris & more. Full-service, we do the lifting & loading. Our commitment is to provide quality and exceptional customer service on every project, big or small. Call us today for a quote!

"they were very quick and professional they showed up on time. I would definitely use them again."

Alan L on January 2026

Welcome to Fast Track Junk Removal! We are a locally-owned and operated Junk Removal company serving the the north central Ohio area. With over 6 years of experience, we haul away your items FAST. Anything from furniture, appliances, electronics, yard waste, construction debris & more. Full-service, we do the lifting & loading. Our commitment is to provide quality and exceptional customer service on every project, big or small. Call us today for a quote!

"they were very quick and professional they showed up on time. I would definitely use them again."

Alan L on January 2026


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A & J Logging LLC

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A & J Logging LLC

4.75(
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Super Service Award
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

AJ Logging – Professional Timber Harvesting in Ohio 🏆 20+ Years of Forestry Experience AJ Logging brings over two decades of expertise in managing and harvesting timber responsibly across Ohio 🔄 Comprehensive Services Timber Buying – Cash paid upfront for trees prior to harvesting. Tree & Timber Removal – Clearing with cleanup after every job. Targeted service cities include Marietta, Mansfield, Zanesville, Medina, Cuyahoga Falls, North Royalton, Wooster, Millersburg, Canton, New Philadelphia, and surrounding areas 🌱 Focus on Sustainability & Forest Health They specialize in selective harvesting methods, leaving behind slash (tree tops) that decompose to nourish the soil and foster wildlife habitats. Their approach—often termed "selectively clear-cutting"—gives space for regrowth while preserving ecosystem balance

"Tree work went really well. They worked very hard and steady. Put in a long days and were exceptionally easy to work with. They were very careful of my property and clean up was very well done. I would highly recommend them. Aaron was a pleasure to work with."

Paul W on April 2025

AJ Logging – Professional Timber Harvesting in Ohio 🏆 20+ Years of Forestry Experience AJ Logging brings over two decades of expertise in managing and harvesting timber responsibly across Ohio 🔄 Comprehensive Services Timber Buying – Cash paid upfront for trees prior to harvesting. Tree & Timber Removal – Clearing with cleanup after every job. Targeted service cities include Marietta, Mansfield, Zanesville, Medina, Cuyahoga Falls, North Royalton, Wooster, Millersburg, Canton, New Philadelphia, and surrounding areas 🌱 Focus on Sustainability & Forest Health They specialize in selective harvesting methods, leaving behind slash (tree tops) that decompose to nourish the soil and foster wildlife habitats. Their approach—often termed "selectively clear-cutting"—gives space for regrowth while preserving ecosystem balance

"Tree work went really well. They worked very hard and steady. Put in a long days and were exceptionally easy to work with. They were very careful of my property and clean up was very well done. I would highly recommend them. Aaron was a pleasure to work with."

Paul W on April 2025


LASER LINE EXCAVATING, LLC

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LASER LINE EXCAVATING, LLC

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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

LASER LINE EXCAVATING, 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.

LASER LINE EXCAVATING, 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.


Root Excavation, LLC

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Root Excavation, LLC

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They went above and beyond what we had expected. It was a great experience."

Lauren S on June 2024

is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"They went above and beyond what we had expected. It was a great experience."

Lauren S on June 2024


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BLK Water Enterprise, LLC

5.00(
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BLK Water Enterprise, LLC

5.00(
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11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer excavation services tailored to water & sewer lines. We are certified to install septic systems. We clear property and ditch lines along with ponds. We will also prepare your new building pad for you along with remove old existing structures.Fully insured

"Professional job done with great results. "

Jesse D on December 2025

We offer excavation services tailored to water & sewer lines. We are certified to install septic systems. We clear property and ditch lines along with ponds. We will also prepare your new building pad for you along with remove old existing structures.Fully insured

"Professional job done with great results. "

Jesse D on December 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Ashland, OH

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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