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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Biddeford

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JM Excavating
11 Cherry Ln
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
JM Excavating
11 Cherry Ln
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Jake and his team were awesome to work with and they'd be the first I'd recommend for any excavation job big or small. He was able to make our vision for a backyard into a reality and worked tirelessly (weekends included) to make it happen. Jake was on time, honest and dependable, which is unheard of in the current market!"

Zachary S on July 2023

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Jake and his team were awesome to work with and they'd be the first I'd recommend for any excavation job big or small. He was able to make our vision for a backyard into a reality and worked tirelessly (weekends included) to make it happen. Jake was on time, honest and dependable, which is unheard of in the current market!"

Zachary S on July 2023


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NJC Construction, LLC
75 Enterprise Road
5.00(
3
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NJC Construction, LLC
75 Enterprise Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"NJC team did a great job with a challenging yard clean up. Highly recommended!"

Randy B on May 2022

Our happy and satisfied customers recommend us to their friends and family all the time. We are proud of our reputation and we feel it has been well earned. We are also happy that we can help you feel good knowing that you are working with a reputable company that stands behind its products and services.

"NJC team did a great job with a challenging yard clean up. Highly recommended!"

Randy B on May 2022


Dorvee Excavation, LLC
31 Elsmere Ave
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Dorvee Excavation, LLC
31 Elsmere Ave
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Dorvee Excavation, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

At Dorvee Excavation, LLC, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!


Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation
PO Box 363
5.00(
1
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Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation
PO Box 363
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation 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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Diana . on July 2022

Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation 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/A"

Diana . on July 2022


Katahdin Contracting
178 Haskell Rd
4.93(
14
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Katahdin Contracting
178 Haskell Rd
4.93(
14
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

At Katahdin Contracting we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the area. We've 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!

"Eric stepped up in an emergency situation and was considerate and kind during the process. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field (excavation and utility lines). His workers were hard working and pleasant. I dont know what I would have done without their willingness to take on the job. I have nothing negative to say and am extremely appreciative!"

Robyn B on December 2024

At Katahdin Contracting we pride ourselves on being the best home improvement company in the area. We've 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!

"Eric stepped up in an emergency situation and was considerate and kind during the process. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field (excavation and utility lines). His workers were hard working and pleasant. I dont know what I would have done without their willingness to take on the job. I have nothing negative to say and am extremely appreciative!"

Robyn B on December 2024


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White Rock Logging & Excavating
241 Depot St
4.33(
91
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White Rock Logging & Excavating
241 Depot St
4.33(
91
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

White Rock Logging and Excavating will create your dream landscaping or clearing your site in regards to excavation. So give White Rock Logging & Excavating, LLC,a call, you will be pleased that you did! We also provide delivery of seasoned hardwood for your stove and fireplace needs, we buy standing timber, and are always looking for house lots with marketable wood. PLUS LOCAL DELIVERY !! We have mulch, stone, gravel, loam, clean fill for driveway and\or crack(s). Please know that we specialize in tree removal (as we have an License Arborist within our Company) .

"I hired Tony for close to $30,000 worth of work. Everything he did had to be redone. He had a very bad attitude and did shockingly bad work. It cost me a lot of money and time to fix his jobs and undo the damage he caused to my property. Look for another company to hire! This guy is the worst!"

Bonita W on August 2024

White Rock Logging and Excavating will create your dream landscaping or clearing your site in regards to excavation. So give White Rock Logging & Excavating, LLC,a call, you will be pleased that you did! We also provide delivery of seasoned hardwood for your stove and fireplace needs, we buy standing timber, and are always looking for house lots with marketable wood. PLUS LOCAL DELIVERY !! We have mulch, stone, gravel, loam, clean fill for driveway and\or crack(s). Please know that we specialize in tree removal (as we have an License Arborist within our Company) .

"I hired Tony for close to $30,000 worth of work. Everything he did had to be redone. He had a very bad attitude and did shockingly bad work. It cost me a lot of money and time to fix his jobs and undo the damage he caused to my property. Look for another company to hire! This guy is the worst!"

Bonita W on August 2024


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Vision Contracting & Supply
680 Stroudwater Street, Unit B
4.25(
4
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Vision Contracting & Supply
680 Stroudwater Street, Unit B
4.25(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
23 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping and construction services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We spent over $15K and they did a great job on the backyard (4-5 stars), but the front yard is a completely different story (1.5 -2 stars). When we reached out the first time, the owner stated he would come back & overseed. Never showed up. We contacted them several times & sent text/pictures/video to show the concerns ... spotty grass and & 2 trees that did not take. They stated there was a "miscommunication" & they would come back & take care of it (contract states work 100% guaranteed), but now 5 wks and still no show."

Barry S on May 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of landscaping and construction services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We spent over $15K and they did a great job on the backyard (4-5 stars), but the front yard is a completely different story (1.5 -2 stars). When we reached out the first time, the owner stated he would come back & overseed. Never showed up. We contacted them several times & sent text/pictures/video to show the concerns ... spotty grass and & 2 trees that did not take. They stated there was a "miscommunication" & they would come back & take care of it (contract states work 100% guaranteed), but now 5 wks and still no show."

Barry S on May 2023


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G.A. Doughty Construction
178 Augusta Rd
3.67(
12
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Approved Pro
G.A. Doughty Construction
178 Augusta Rd
3.67(
12
)
Approved Pro
79 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

G.A. Doughty Construction, we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism; our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 19 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide all of your construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today for a quote! References available per request.

"The subcontractor did an excellent job installing our new metal roof. We are quite happy with it."

Tom R on February 2025

G.A. Doughty Construction, we are without a doubt the best at what we do, and it always shows in our work. We take pride in our professionalism; our employees are always timely and dressed professionally. With over 19 years of experience in our trades, you can be confident that you are hiring the best company to provide all of your construction needs. We look forward to earning your business! Call us today for a quote! References available per request.

"The subcontractor did an excellent job installing our new metal roof. We are quite happy with it."

Tom R on February 2025


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Tree Scouts LLC
22 Hardwood Dr
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Tree Scouts LLC
22 Hardwood Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a family-oriented veteran owned and operated company with years of experience in hazardous tree removal, pruning, land clearing and excavation. Our sole purpose at this company is to provide you with the very best and professional experience without sacrificing quality in our craft. We are currently available to provide free quotes and complete jobs throughout the State of Maine. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are a family-oriented veteran owned and operated company with years of experience in hazardous tree removal, pruning, land clearing and excavation. Our sole purpose at this company is to provide you with the very best and professional experience without sacrificing quality in our craft. We are currently available to provide free quotes and complete jobs throughout the State of Maine. We look forward to hearing from you!


FLB Trucking and Excavation
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FLB Trucking and Excavation
No reviews

We do all kinds of small to big excavation jobs.such as fix drainage issues, repair dirt driveways, dig for additions and garage foundations, we do entire house lots from cutting the trees to seeding the lawn. We do just about anything in the excavation world. We thrive on making sure are customers are happy and satisfied with the work we have done.

We do all kinds of small to big excavation jobs.such as fix drainage issues, repair dirt driveways, dig for additions and garage foundations, we do entire house lots from cutting the trees to seeding the lawn. We do just about anything in the excavation world. We thrive on making sure are customers are happy and satisfied with the work we have done.

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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