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Avatar for Lynch Land Service, LLC
Lynch Land Service, LLC
342 Trace Ridge Rd
4.94(
9
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Approved Pro
Lynch Land Service, LLC
342 Trace Ridge Rd
4.94(
9
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
21 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

Lynch Land Service, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of 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.

"Tyler did a great job of removing 2 large oak trees from my home and saving me a ton of trouble. He did it fast and very convenient. Would hire again."

cole b on November 2024

Lynch Land Service, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of 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.

"Tyler did a great job of removing 2 large oak trees from my home and saving me a ton of trouble. He did it fast and very convenient. Would hire again."

cole b on November 2024


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D&B Land Development
1366 COUNTY ROAD 535
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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D&B Land Development
1366 COUNTY ROAD 535
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer professional land development services for all your Commercial & Residential needs. We Install/build parking lots for all type of businesses. Install storm drains/ water lines. Clearing land must be a least 1 Acre or more. Install house and trailer pads. We build and repair roads. We install and repair ponds. Ponds must be 1 Acre or larger. We do NOT install swimming pools. We do NOT build decks or porches sunrooms or fences. We do NOT do any type of remolding on house or garages. We are a land Developing company. We are a Christian base company. We have 40 years' experience. We stand behind our work. We service Troy, Selma, Auburn, Dothan, Shorter, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Birmingham, Montgomery, Prattville, Autauga Ville, Luverne, Pike Road, Alexander City, Eclectic, Hope Hull, Tallassee, and Deatsville Alabama.

We offer professional land development services for all your Commercial & Residential needs. We Install/build parking lots for all type of businesses. Install storm drains/ water lines. Clearing land must be a least 1 Acre or more. Install house and trailer pads. We build and repair roads. We install and repair ponds. Ponds must be 1 Acre or larger. We do NOT install swimming pools. We do NOT build decks or porches sunrooms or fences. We do NOT do any type of remolding on house or garages. We are a land Developing company. We are a Christian base company. We have 40 years' experience. We stand behind our work. We service Troy, Selma, Auburn, Dothan, Shorter, Wetumpka, Sylacauga, Birmingham, Montgomery, Prattville, Autauga Ville, Luverne, Pike Road, Alexander City, Eclectic, Hope Hull, Tallassee, and Deatsville Alabama.


Avatar for Southern Dirt LLC.
Southern Dirt LLC.
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5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Southern Dirt LLC.
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5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
157 local quotes requested

Southern Dirt LLC is a trusted and dedicated land development and landscape services provider, specializing in creating, transforming, and maintaining outdoor spaces across central Alabama. As experts in land clearing, excavation, grading, landscaping, and drainage solutions, Southern Dirt LLC caters to a diverse range of clients, from homeowners and developers to commercial property owners. Our skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge equipment and ensure each project is completed efficiently, safely, and with lasting results. Our clients value our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, making Southern Dirt LLC a preferred partner in land development.

"Great hard working men"

Phil H on November 2024

Southern Dirt LLC is a trusted and dedicated land development and landscape services provider, specializing in creating, transforming, and maintaining outdoor spaces across central Alabama. As experts in land clearing, excavation, grading, landscaping, and drainage solutions, Southern Dirt LLC caters to a diverse range of clients, from homeowners and developers to commercial property owners. Our skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge equipment and ensure each project is completed efficiently, safely, and with lasting results. Our clients value our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, making Southern Dirt LLC a preferred partner in land development.

"Great hard working men"

Phil H on November 2024


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Cahaba Land Services
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Cahaba Land Services
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
191 local quotes requested

With over 15 years experience in the Excavation and Land Clearing Service, Cahaba Services, LLC, is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business, you can trust that we'll treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you soon!

"25 stumps removed and hauled away. Holes were filled in. Courteous, friendly and easy to work with personnel."

Mary M on December 2023

With over 15 years experience in the Excavation and Land Clearing Service, Cahaba Services, LLC, is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business, you can trust that we'll treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you soon!

"25 stumps removed and hauled away. Holes were filled in. Courteous, friendly and easy to work with personnel."

Mary M on December 2023


SUPERIOR PLUMBING
1240 1st St N
4.84(
92
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SUPERIOR PLUMBING
1240 1st St N
4.84(
92
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

ALL PLUMBING INCLUDING; REPLACING SEWER LINES, DRAIN CLEANING, WATER HEATERS, GARBAGE DISPOSALS. WE REPLACE WATER LINES FROM THE METER TO THE HOUSE. INSTALLING NEW FIXTURES Drain cleaning including sewage ejection pump sump or storm water pumps. Please call the office directly for more information.

"Good experience. Went as expected"

Mike H on January 2019

ALL PLUMBING INCLUDING; REPLACING SEWER LINES, DRAIN CLEANING, WATER HEATERS, GARBAGE DISPOSALS. WE REPLACE WATER LINES FROM THE METER TO THE HOUSE. INSTALLING NEW FIXTURES Drain cleaning including sewage ejection pump sump or storm water pumps. Please call the office directly for more information.

"Good experience. Went as expected"

Mike H on January 2019


Earthbenders llc
No reviews
Earthbenders llc
No reviews

Experienced excavation company looking to help as many customers as possible to achieve their dreams with all of their projects.

Experienced excavation company looking to help as many customers as possible to achieve their dreams with all of their projects.


Lane Underground LLC
5.00(
1
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Lane Underground LLC
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lane Underground offers reliable excavation and demolition services, providing its customers with viable solutions for all manner of different projects. Based in Prattville, AL, we are ready to handle dirt work and hauling, demolition jobs, and more. You can count on our excavating service regardless of how complex your project might be. Do not hesitate to hire us!

"Very good! Work was scheduled and done in a timely manner for reasonable cost."

Patrick S on October 2021

Lane Underground offers reliable excavation and demolition services, providing its customers with viable solutions for all manner of different projects. Based in Prattville, AL, we are ready to handle dirt work and hauling, demolition jobs, and more. You can count on our excavating service regardless of how complex your project might be. Do not hesitate to hire us!

"Very good! Work was scheduled and done in a timely manner for reasonable cost."

Patrick S on October 2021


JD Construction Services
25 Aldrich Rd
No reviews
JD Construction Services
25 Aldrich Rd
No reviews
15 years of experience

Welcome serving Alabama since 2010 At JD Construction Services we offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy.We take jobs of all sizes,from small properties to large sites in both residential and commercial settings.Our goal is to provide a stress free landscaping service to all of our customers.Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and will always be.We are proud to offer our commercial clients a wide range of services simplifying their ability to get commercial projects completed.At JD CONSTRUCTION we are a full service design/build company with wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or landscape supplies,finding suitable land, design, landscaping your yard, driveway repair,brush removal,land grading, and etc. We have earned subsequent and continued success by building working relationships with our clients and backing it up with hard work. Lets discuss your ideas! Thanks for visiting!

Welcome serving Alabama since 2010 At JD Construction Services we offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy.We take jobs of all sizes,from small properties to large sites in both residential and commercial settings.Our goal is to provide a stress free landscaping service to all of our customers.Customer satisfaction is our highest priority and will always be.We are proud to offer our commercial clients a wide range of services simplifying their ability to get commercial projects completed.At JD CONSTRUCTION we are a full service design/build company with wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or landscape supplies,finding suitable land, design, landscaping your yard, driveway repair,brush removal,land grading, and etc. We have earned subsequent and continued success by building working relationships with our clients and backing it up with hard work. Lets discuss your ideas! Thanks for visiting!


Alliance Publishing & Marketing
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Alliance Publishing & Marketing
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10 years of experience

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Dual State Bulldozers
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Dual State Bulldozers
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Bulldozer work, Dump Trucks, Demolition, Tree removal, Pond Building, Road Building, Landscaping, Driveways, etc.

Bulldozer work, Dump Trucks, Demolition, Tree removal, Pond Building, Road Building, Landscaping, Driveways, etc.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Calera, AL

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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