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Straight Up Excavation

215 N Sunset St
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Straight Up Excavation

215 N Sunset St
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20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!

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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

1328 Livingston Chapel Rd
4.80(
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.

1328 Livingston Chapel Rd
4.80(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

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.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022

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.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022

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D Dawgs Excavation & Landscaping

2942 Fowler Rd
5.00(
4
)
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D Dawgs Excavation & Landscaping

2942 Fowler Rd
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your 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!

"I bought a few acres that were basically unusable because of all the junk and uneven ground. Dalton came and cleared the mess and made it ready for us so we could build our new house. He worked with our budget and the end result turned out even better than we expected. Highly recommend Keep up the good work man "

Ricky M on September 2025

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your 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!

"I bought a few acres that were basically unusable because of all the junk and uneven ground. Dalton came and cleared the mess and made it ready for us so we could build our new house. He worked with our budget and the end result turned out even better than we expected. Highly recommend Keep up the good work man "

Ricky M on September 2025

BRYANT'S CONSTRUCTION

1601 Morgan Rd SW
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BRYANT'S CONSTRUCTION

1601 Morgan Rd SW
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Kings Of Hope Inc.

P.o Box 42379
5.00(
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Kings Of Hope Inc.

P.o Box 42379
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging

"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."

shanna j on August 2021

Debris removal Land clearing excavator needs demolition stump/tree removal drains pond dredging

"It was excellent. The owner of the company is professional, on time, and all around very mannerly. I highly recommend them and use them in the future. Prices are reasonable."

shanna j on August 2021

First Choice Drain Cleaning & Repair

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First Choice Drain Cleaning & Repair

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MD Hudson Builders

1279 Raxter Rd
4.50(
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MD Hudson Builders

1279 Raxter Rd
4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
43 years of experience

General Contractor specializing in remodeling, additions and repairs, commercial, residential, agricultural, and industrial.

General Contractor specializing in remodeling, additions and repairs, commercial, residential, agricultural, and industrial.

POOL MASTERS

P.O. Box 1772
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POOL MASTERS

P.O. Box 1772
1.00(
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Customers say: Terrific value
34 years of experience

We are a Swimming pool contractor, specializing in Fiberglass pools. We do quality work, in a timely manor. We strive on giving the consumer what they want at a remarcable price.

We are a Swimming pool contractor, specializing in Fiberglass pools. We do quality work, in a timely manor. We strive on giving the consumer what they want at a remarcable price.

EarthScapes

PO Box 1270
1.00(
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EarthScapes

PO Box 1270
1.00(
1
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19 years of experience

EarthScapes is a Full Service Landscaping Company Serving Brunswick and Horry County. We offer several flexible maintenance plans to keep Your property looking its absolute best at all times. We are a family based business with our Quality and Customer Relations number 1.

EarthScapes is a Full Service Landscaping Company Serving Brunswick and Horry County. We offer several flexible maintenance plans to keep Your property looking its absolute best at all times. We are a family based business with our Quality and Customer Relations number 1.

Tree Shop

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Tree Shop

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At Tree Shop, our mission is to offer our clients the most technology-supported land clearing and debris processing services by deploying the latest environmentally responsible solutions. Whether you need land clearing, excavation, site development, or forestry mulching, our industry-leading operator and equipment provide top-tier professional results while still maintaining our permanent goal for every project, which is to complete the project on time, under budget, while adhering to the highest standards.

At Tree Shop, our mission is to offer our clients the most technology-supported land clearing and debris processing services by deploying the latest environmentally responsible solutions. Whether you need land clearing, excavation, site development, or forestry mulching, our industry-leading operator and equipment provide top-tier professional results while still maintaining our permanent goal for every project, which is to complete the project on time, under budget, while adhering to the highest standards.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Calabash, NC

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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