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Barber Excavating Services, LLC

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Barber Excavating Services, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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2 years of experience

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

"Good hard workers producing great results. Very fair business."

Donald C on July 2023

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

"Good hard workers producing great results. Very fair business."

Donald C on July 2023


Pidge's Lawn and Land Management

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Pidge's Lawn and Land Management

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20 years of experience

With over ten years of experience, we focus on residential landscaping and lawn care in the Wexford area. We will treat your home as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

"said they are 5 star"

Kerry J on June 2019

With over ten years of experience, we focus on residential landscaping and lawn care in the Wexford area. We will treat your home as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

"said they are 5 star"

Kerry J on June 2019


JD Hauling

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JD Hauling

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41 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience, we are the experts you need for your home or business. We handle everything from land clearing to commercial paving. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Deeters Farm Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Responsive and knowledgeable"

Doug P on March 2019

With over 20 years of experience, we are the experts you need for your home or business. We handle everything from land clearing to commercial paving. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Deeters Farm Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Responsive and knowledgeable"

Doug P on March 2019



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Triumph Contracting, LLC

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Triumph Contracting, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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16 years of experience

Triumph Contracting, LLC, values honesty, integrity, and treats your home, or business, as if it were our own. With years of experience, we offer a variety of home and commercial repair and remodeling services, that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job on my retaining wall. Highly recommend. Great price,very professional.Dave & Skylar were super nice. Put yard all back together the way it was.Wall is beautiful!!"

Sherry M on July 2020

Triumph Contracting, LLC, values honesty, integrity, and treats your home, or business, as if it were our own. With years of experience, we offer a variety of home and commercial repair and remodeling services, that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job on my retaining wall. Highly recommend. Great price,very professional.Dave & Skylar were super nice. Put yard all back together the way it was.Wall is beautiful!!"

Sherry M on July 2020



McKinney Hauling and Excavating, Inc.

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McKinney Hauling and Excavating, Inc.

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40 years of experience

With over 30 years of experience, McKinney Hauling and Excavating, Inc., has been playing in the dirt our whole lives. We can take care of any residential or commercial job that you have in front of you. From digging holes for pools, to installing a septic tank, to preparing ground for a new build. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Good people and excellent work!"

Charles H on October 2018

With over 30 years of experience, McKinney Hauling and Excavating, Inc., has been playing in the dirt our whole lives. We can take care of any residential or commercial job that you have in front of you. From digging holes for pools, to installing a septic tank, to preparing ground for a new build. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

"Good people and excellent work!"

Charles H on October 2018


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Hildebrand Landscaping LLC

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Hildebrand Landscaping LLC

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19 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of experience, Hildebrand Landscaping and Hauling 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. Call us today!

"Very dependable, very honest. They were able to do things I thought they would never be able to do. Really good service."

Mynra A on November 2022

With over 10 years of experience, Hildebrand Landscaping and Hauling 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. Call us today!

"Very dependable, very honest. They were able to do things I thought they would never be able to do. Really good service."

Mynra A on November 2022


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Broken Stone Excavating LLC

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Broken Stone Excavating LLC

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16 local quotes requested

Broken Stone Excavating LLC is a locally owned business providing services to Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania including dirt moving, lot clearing, driveway grading, sewage installation and repair, drainage and utility line ditching, foundation digging and aggregate delivery.

"Excellent… job was completed in a timely manner"

Roz F on April 2024

Broken Stone Excavating LLC is a locally owned business providing services to Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania including dirt moving, lot clearing, driveway grading, sewage installation and repair, drainage and utility line ditching, foundation digging and aggregate delivery.

"Excellent… job was completed in a timely manner"

Roz F on April 2024


NTK Excavation LLC

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NTK Excavation LLC

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35 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."

Gabe d on March 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."

Gabe d on March 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Butler, 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.

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