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Avatar for Hale's Dirty Work, LLC
Hale's Dirty Work, LLC
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cambridge City, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner was very knowledgeable and has lots of experience with the equipment he was operating. Very easy to work with and always communicates with me during the process. Very friendly and respectful of you and your property. Going to have him back for some pond work this fall. He is definitely not afraid of work. Was able to adapt and overcome any obstacles in his work."
Random Dirty Work
Land clearing food plots
Field tile repair
Pond repair
Making of baseball field

+27

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
3.7(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cambridge City, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive, professional and honest. Explained the process, made sure I was happy with the completed work and even made suggestions which decreased the original estimated cost of our project. We will be using them again."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Avatar for White Water Valley Masonry, LLC
White Water Valley Masonry, LLC
4.0(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cambridge City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had these guys tear down and rebuild a column on my back porch, repair some missing brick and straighten out a short wall on the side of my driveway then they tuck pointed some areas that needed some TLC. Progress was a little slow at first, but they finished sooner than I expected and I’m satisfied with the job they did. The house is almost a hundred years old and they took care of it. Down to earth guys and I would definitely hire them again."
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+19

Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for Hoosier Dirt and Gravel LLC
Hoosier Dirt and Gravel LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Cambridge City, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis, the owner, came to my home for an estimate and explained the process that we needed to go through to fix our driveway. He gave suggestions on materials and equipment. As a young man I spent summers working excavation for my Grandfather, knowing what I learned from him I believe Travis knows what he is doing. We plan to have him come back soon to start the work."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cambridge City, IN

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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