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Improved Earth, LLC

PO Box 306
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Improved Earth, LLC

PO Box 306
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Improved Earth LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service 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!

"Rick and his co-worker filled and graded around a 24x40 pole building. They did excellent work. They are friendly and above all want their customer to be satisfied. I was very pleased with the finished product and would highly recommend them."

David W on June 2022

Improved Earth LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service 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!

"Rick and his co-worker filled and graded around a 24x40 pole building. They did excellent work. They are friendly and above all want their customer to be satisfied. I was very pleased with the finished product and would highly recommend them."

David W on June 2022


Edge Landscaping and Excavation

314 Kennedy Dr
4.92(
18
)
Approved Pro

Edge Landscaping and Excavation

314 Kennedy Dr
4.92(
18
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
29 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

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! Brush hogging Property clearing

"Did a good job. I would use again for other projects "

Glenn C on September 2025

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! Brush hogging Property clearing

"Did a good job. I would use again for other projects "

Glenn C on September 2025


Reinerts Earthworks

992 Sheep Hill Rd
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Reinerts Earthworks

992 Sheep Hill Rd
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5 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.


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MTG Contracting LLC

190 Memorial Dr
5.00(
3
)
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MTG Contracting LLC

190 Memorial Dr
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"I reached out to Matt on Thursday. He called me on Friday, came and gave us an estimate on Saturday. Work was completed on Monday! Our driveway was a mess and he was able to level it and re-rock it. It looks fantastic!! I highly recommend MTG construction."

Debra M on July 2023

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"I reached out to Matt on Thursday. He called me on Friday, came and gave us an estimate on Saturday. Work was completed on Monday! Our driveway was a mess and he was able to level it and re-rock it. It looks fantastic!! I highly recommend MTG construction."

Debra M on July 2023


Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc.

5913 Werleys Corner Road
4.88(
10
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Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc.

5913 Werleys Corner Road
4.88(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the excavation business, don't trust that job to just anyone! Make sure you get the job done right the first time and call me today for your free estimate!

"Very good, arrive on day promised, did great job as well as cleanup"

Frank P on July 2021

Tim Fisher Enterprises, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the excavation business, don't trust that job to just anyone! Make sure you get the job done right the first time and call me today for your free estimate!

"Very good, arrive on day promised, did great job as well as cleanup"

Frank P on July 2021


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Green's Excavating & Paving

115 Dusty Lane
5.00(
5
)
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Green's Excavating & Paving

115 Dusty Lane
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
58 years of experience

Green's Excavating & Paving is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service 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!

"Where they did the work the grade came out perfect there is no drainage problems. The bolder walls look awesome. Now my family and I have a beautiful place to sit and enjoy nature "

Ron N on March 2025

Green's Excavating & Paving is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service 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!

"Where they did the work the grade came out perfect there is no drainage problems. The bolder walls look awesome. Now my family and I have a beautiful place to sit and enjoy nature "

Ron N on March 2025


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JC Trash Removal

36 West Water Steet
5.00(
2
)
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JC Trash Removal

36 West Water Steet
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JC Trash Removal 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 James and his crew to complete the job. James and his crew were respectful and completed the job in a timely manner. "

grace g on August 2025

JC Trash Removal 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 James and his crew to complete the job. James and his crew were respectful and completed the job in a timely manner. "

grace g on August 2025


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Al-Bajali Construction LLC

2420 S Filbert Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Al-Bajali Construction LLC

2420 S Filbert Street
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Albajali Construction, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Zak was so nice and professional even when I asked for more than we agreed upon he didn’t slip a beat! Highly recommend!"

Louis M on February 2025

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Albajali Construction, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"Zak was so nice and professional even when I asked for more than we agreed upon he didn’t slip a beat! Highly recommend!"

Louis M on February 2025


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CDK Enterprise

9547 N Delaware Dr
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CDK Enterprise

9547 N Delaware Dr
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CDK Enterprise is a small family owned business offering a wide range of excavating & landscaping services in the Northampton & Bucks county area. Quality over quantity, always.

CDK Enterprise is a small family owned business offering a wide range of excavating & landscaping services in the Northampton & Bucks county area. Quality over quantity, always.


ERB PAVING & EXCAVATING

4172 BEST STATION RD
5.00(
1
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ERB PAVING & EXCAVATING

4172 BEST STATION RD
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned business working in the area since 1995 with more than 30 years of experience. ERB is fully insured with flexible payment options to meet everyone's personal needs. Working in commercial and residential fields as well as sub-contracting. We provide free estimates and guarantee our workmanship on Paving, Asphalt and Concrete projects.

We are a family owned business working in the area since 1995 with more than 30 years of experience. ERB is fully insured with flexible payment options to meet everyone's personal needs. Working in commercial and residential fields as well as sub-contracting. We provide free estimates and guarantee our workmanship on Paving, Asphalt and Concrete projects.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Bethlehem, PA

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 Bethlehem, PA 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.