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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Charleston

Avatar for MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging
MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging
5.00(
17
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MC Salmons Trucking Excavating & Logging
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

With over 25 years experience in excavation, tree work, under ground utilities and all types of drainage issues. Our goal is to give the customer complete satisfaction. Our company is a family oriented business that offers free estimates with guaranteed competitive pricing and a quality of work like no other. Give us a call or simply shoot a text and we’ll be glad to take a look at your project.

"Excellent work. The job was done quickly too. They are very neat and efficient. I highly recommend them to do any type of excavation, gravel and drain work."

Courtney C on March 2025

With over 25 years experience in excavation, tree work, under ground utilities and all types of drainage issues. Our goal is to give the customer complete satisfaction. Our company is a family oriented business that offers free estimates with guaranteed competitive pricing and a quality of work like no other. Give us a call or simply shoot a text and we’ll be glad to take a look at your project.

"Excellent work. The job was done quickly too. They are very neat and efficient. I highly recommend them to do any type of excavation, gravel and drain work."

Courtney C on March 2025


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J&H Excavating, LLC
Located In:
4.80(
5
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J&H Excavating, LLC
Located In:
4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
515 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023


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Montani Mechanical Group LLC
132 HARRIS DR
5.00(
27
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Montani Mechanical Group LLC
132 HARRIS DR
5.00(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
764 local quotes requested

Montani Mechanical Group, LLC, is committed to providing the highest quality work at the most cost effective price. We are locally owned and operated, and our fully licensed and insured service technicians, plumbers, and installers are some of the very best in West Virginia. We make customer satisfaction our highest priority. With a combined 40 years of experience in heating, cooling, plumbing, electric, and refrigeration, our company strives to provide both our residential and commercial customers the best experience in what can be very stressful times. Montani Mechanical Group is also a proud Ruud Pro Partner. When homeowners need an independent heating and cooling contractor they can trust, they turn to the pros— Ruud® Pro Partners. No other contractor supplies, installs and services more Ruud residential solutions. Pro Partners are held to the highest standards of customer service, professional training and industry expertise. We offer 24/7 emergency service, and are only ever a phone call away. Free estimates for select projects, ask for details.

"I couldn't ask for better service. Chris T and his team were informative, respectful and just all around great people to be around. I'm 100% satisfied and highly recommend MMG"

Albert S on April 2025

Montani Mechanical Group, LLC, is committed to providing the highest quality work at the most cost effective price. We are locally owned and operated, and our fully licensed and insured service technicians, plumbers, and installers are some of the very best in West Virginia. We make customer satisfaction our highest priority. With a combined 40 years of experience in heating, cooling, plumbing, electric, and refrigeration, our company strives to provide both our residential and commercial customers the best experience in what can be very stressful times. Montani Mechanical Group is also a proud Ruud Pro Partner. When homeowners need an independent heating and cooling contractor they can trust, they turn to the pros— Ruud® Pro Partners. No other contractor supplies, installs and services more Ruud residential solutions. Pro Partners are held to the highest standards of customer service, professional training and industry expertise. We offer 24/7 emergency service, and are only ever a phone call away. Free estimates for select projects, ask for details.

"I couldn't ask for better service. Chris T and his team were informative, respectful and just all around great people to be around. I'm 100% satisfied and highly recommend MMG"

Albert S on April 2025


Kanawha Valley Maintenance
2930 Piedmont Rd
4.31(
36
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Kanawha Valley Maintenance
2930 Piedmont Rd
4.31(
36
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Customers say: Super punctual
34 years of experience

We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs. No job to big or to small!

"It went great. They did a great job."

Mary ann m on January 2020

We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs. No job to big or to small!

"It went great. They did a great job."

Mary ann m on January 2020


Blue Diamond
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Blue Diamond
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Land Clearing, Gravel Driveways, Etc

Land Clearing, Gravel Driveways, Etc


A LINZY'S SEPTIC TANK SVC
327 NEWHOUSE DR
1.00(
1
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A LINZY'S SEPTIC TANK SVC
327 NEWHOUSE DR
1.00(
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E&M excavations
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E&M excavations
No reviews

We are a small family based company that can cover all of your basic excavation needs such as water line, sewer lines, driveways and etc.

We are a small family based company that can cover all of your basic excavation needs such as water line, sewer lines, driveways and etc.


CW Handymanservices LLC
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CW Handymanservices LLC
No reviews

Fences,deck,concrete,stone,tile,flooring,roofing,remodels,ground clearing, weedeating, landscaping. You name it we can do it!

Fences,deck,concrete,stone,tile,flooring,roofing,remodels,ground clearing, weedeating, landscaping. You name it we can do it!


Big D Excavating
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Big D Excavating
No reviews
20 years of experience

Excavation, land clearing, demo, and drainage. No job is too small or too simple. Message today for a free estimate for any and all of the projects you’ve been needing done.

Excavation, land clearing, demo, and drainage. No job is too small or too simple. Message today for a free estimate for any and all of the projects you’ve been needing done.


Richardson Contracting WV LLC.
4433 Blankenship Rd
No reviews
Richardson Contracting WV LLC.
4433 Blankenship Rd
No reviews
9 years of experience

Richardson Contracting Wv are company that specializing in residential and commercial construction. Our customers are #1 priority through communication, efficiency, and transparency. Our employees are available to help with any of your construction needs from the footer to the roof. Contact us today for a free consultation about your next project.

Richardson Contracting Wv are company that specializing in residential and commercial construction. Our customers are #1 priority through communication, efficiency, and transparency. Our employees are available to help with any of your construction needs from the footer to the roof. Contact us today for a free consultation about your next project.

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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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