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Andy Naylor Excavation
5.0(
17
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andyâ s and Ben were the most professional and the quality of their work was outstanding. They quoted the job and came in exactly as quoted. They had the very large tree down and the entire tree removed in less than 3 hours. They were on time, very respectful of my property and cleaned up my property to look better than before the tree removal. While on site they also cleared a 14â x 20â pad and filled it with gravel to be ready for a large Gazebo to be placed on the site. They also had 6 truck loads of plant mix spread on my 800â road. I highly recommend Andy and will use him again for my projects. Very satisfying experience working with Andy. Larry in Vermont"
Land Clearing
Culvert Installment
Dangerous Tree Removal
Delimbing
Dangerous Tree Removal

+38

Response time6 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Isaacs Excavating and Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time, on budget, competent, well equipped, and easy to work with. What's not to like? Bent over backwards to accommodate my unconventional requests with no apparent effort. The guy's a veritable microsurgeon with an excavator. Highly recommend!"
distribution mound
force main pipe
concrete footing
camp footing
camp upgrade

+20

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Tanner's Excavating
5.0(
1
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This young man has obviously been the recipient of tutelage well beyond his experience as he is wise beyond his years. He is very affable and is a very good listener. He is somehow able to grasp your vision beyond the words you can provide and create just what was in your mind. A fine young man who will probably become way too busy to work for you. Haha"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Letourneau's Civil Construction, LLC
2.8(
4
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Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alec really knows what he is doing. He's Very professional, a hard worker, he clearly has a lot of experience and he was flexible with my schedule."
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

D.R Guilmette Landworks has extensive experience working with various areas of land developing. From building site preparation, to new patios for an existing home, our company can do it all.

32 neighbors recently requested a quote
K King Excavating and Construction LLC
New to Angi

Serving Bakersfield, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

K KING EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION 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.\n

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Bakersfield, VT

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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