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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Center-Tuftonboro

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DRC Excavation LLC
584 Tenney Mountain Hwy
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DRC Excavation LLC
584 Tenney Mountain Hwy
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


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AFH Earthworks
660 Forest Pines Rd,
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AFH Earthworks
660 Forest Pines Rd,
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23 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Madison local, well respected by the local community. Local owned and operated. AFH Earthworks is a leading provider of comprehensive earthmoving, demolition, gravel, and land clearing services. With a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, they specialize in both residential and commercial projects, offering tailored solutions for each client's needs. Their expert team utilizes advanced machinery to handle large-scale demolition projects, clear overgrown or undeveloped land, and supply high-quality gravel for construction and landscaping purposes. Committed to safety and environmental responsibility, AFH Earthworks ensures every job is completed on time and to the highest standards, helping clients prepare their sites for new developments or infrastructure projects.

Madison local, well respected by the local community. Local owned and operated. AFH Earthworks is a leading provider of comprehensive earthmoving, demolition, gravel, and land clearing services. With a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, they specialize in both residential and commercial projects, offering tailored solutions for each client's needs. Their expert team utilizes advanced machinery to handle large-scale demolition projects, clear overgrown or undeveloped land, and supply high-quality gravel for construction and landscaping purposes. Committed to safety and environmental responsibility, AFH Earthworks ensures every job is completed on time and to the highest standards, helping clients prepare their sites for new developments or infrastructure projects.


Gagnons Excavating, LLC
334 Main Street
4.75(
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Gagnons Excavating, LLC
334 Main Street
4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are an excavation company with over 40 years of experience located in East Wakefield, NH looking to assist you in completing all your projects. We are fully insured and reasonably priced!

"Roland was very professional and worked hard! We wish we had found him sooner. We had a couple other companies â tryâ and do the work to only say the work could not be done. Roland came and not only did the work but did a great job! We would highly recommend him. Heâ s professional, hard working and very fair with pricing! Will definitely use him again for future jobs."

Phyllis P on November 2023

We are an excavation company with over 40 years of experience located in East Wakefield, NH looking to assist you in completing all your projects. We are fully insured and reasonably priced!

"Roland was very professional and worked hard! We wish we had found him sooner. We had a couple other companies â tryâ and do the work to only say the work could not be done. Roland came and not only did the work but did a great job! We would highly recommend him. Heâ s professional, hard working and very fair with pricing! Will definitely use him again for future jobs."

Phyllis P on November 2023


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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation
53 NH Route 10
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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation
53 NH Route 10
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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39 years of experience

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023


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NJC Construction, LLC
75 Enterprise Road
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NJC Construction, LLC
75 Enterprise Road
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

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


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Edmunds & Sons, LLC
PO Box 1177
4.39(
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Edmunds & Sons, LLC
PO Box 1177
4.39(
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Customers say: Quality work
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Edmunds & Sons, LLC, is a full service excavation and landscape contractor based in Wolfeboro NH. We are 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.

"Mr. Edmunds was paid in excess of 200k for a hardscape project in Wolfeboro. Some problems arose and Mr. Edmunds would not stand behind his work. Be very careful with this company, they do not stand behind their work."

Mark M on July 2020

Edmunds & Sons, LLC, is a full service excavation and landscape contractor based in Wolfeboro NH. We are 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.

"Mr. Edmunds was paid in excess of 200k for a hardscape project in Wolfeboro. Some problems arose and Mr. Edmunds would not stand behind his work. Be very careful with this company, they do not stand behind their work."

Mark M on July 2020


Trademark Custom Homes L.L.C.
PO Box 152
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Trademark Custom Homes L.L.C.
PO Box 152
No reviews
30 years of experience

Trademark is a builder of lake and mountain homes, remodeling, renovations, additions, decks, 3/4 season porches, docks and dock repairs, With over 25 years hands-on experience, quality construction and timely complete. Visit our website at www.trademarkhomesnh.com. for more details.

Trademark is a builder of lake and mountain homes, remodeling, renovations, additions, decks, 3/4 season porches, docks and dock repairs, With over 25 years hands-on experience, quality construction and timely complete. Visit our website at www.trademarkhomesnh.com. for more details.


Ibarra & Sons Excavating
8 Tamarack Court
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Ibarra & Sons Excavating
8 Tamarack Court
No reviews
26 years of experience

ibarra & sons excavating is an complete sitework excavating contractor-specializing in residential construction -this would include house lots/ additions / garages

ibarra & sons excavating is an complete sitework excavating contractor-specializing in residential construction -this would include house lots/ additions / garages


Nick Burtt Home Improvements LLC
Unknown
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Nick Burtt Home Improvements LLC
Unknown
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated general contractor. Providing all levels of construction from foundation to finish. Professional, on time and on budget. Call us today for a free estimate to start your next project.

Family owned and operated general contractor. Providing all levels of construction from foundation to finish. Professional, on time and on budget. Call us today for a free estimate to start your next project.


4MAX Contracting
Box 277
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4MAX Contracting
Box 277
No reviews
28 years of experience

Full service builder offering all phases of carpentry, excavation, septic installation, project management, and drafting and permit services. Also offering subcontracting support for larger contractors.

Full service builder offering all phases of carpentry, excavation, septic installation, project management, and drafting and permit services. Also offering subcontracting support for larger contractors.

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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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