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Dellinger Farm Services

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Dellinger Farm Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 years of experience

Welcome to Delliger Farms Services. We have over 25 years of experience in the Demolition & Excavation industry here in Stanley, NC. Give us a call today. Whether you need a full demo, site prep & clearing or major grading and resloping. We take pride in setting ourselves apart, by displaying nothing but the utmost professionalism, experience, and knowledge. Delliger Farms Services - clearing the way to your future!

"Did a great job, easy to talk and do whatever I requested for"

Ying Y on March 2020

Welcome to Delliger Farms Services. We have over 25 years of experience in the Demolition & Excavation industry here in Stanley, NC. Give us a call today. Whether you need a full demo, site prep & clearing or major grading and resloping. We take pride in setting ourselves apart, by displaying nothing but the utmost professionalism, experience, and knowledge. Delliger Farms Services - clearing the way to your future!

"Did a great job, easy to talk and do whatever I requested for"

Ying Y on March 2020


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Silver Line Construction Plus

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Silver Line Construction Plus

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024

With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"They did a great job! My roof looks great! Reliable and kept me well informed about everything. They kept cost in mind and cleaned up nicely after themselves. Serge even came out late to tarp the roof until it could get repaired so that I didnâ t have any further damage to the house waiting for the roof. They were very nice to work with. Great people. I canâ t say enough good things about them!"

Sammi E on June 2024


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Burroughs Land Management LLC

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Burroughs Land Management LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
2 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!

"Great work and great prices will be who I call and refer for now on with any land clearing or grading."

will b on October 2025

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!

"Great work and great prices will be who I call and refer for now on with any land clearing or grading."

will b on October 2025


"Marcus did an amazing job."

Dillon D on January 2025

Here at Otto Enterprises we specialize in Grading and Excavating work. We operate each job with respect and honesty. Before we leave the job we make sure each customer is satisfied and happy with the end product.

"Marcus did an amazing job."

Dillon D on January 2025


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Patrick Earthworks

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Patrick Earthworks

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Patrick Earthworks & Septic is a trusted local company specializing in land clearing, septic installation, and earthwork services throughout the Charlotte area. We handle everything from site prep and grading to septic system installation, making sure every job is done fast, safe, and right the first time. Our team works with homeowners, builders, and developers to get sites ready for construction and keep projects moving smoothly. We take pride in reliable work, clear communication, and results that last.

"Seth did an excellent job,he was very professional, punctual, and very competitive with his pricing! Seth took care of my need for a couple of tree removals! "

Joe G on November 2025

Patrick Earthworks & Septic is a trusted local company specializing in land clearing, septic installation, and earthwork services throughout the Charlotte area. We handle everything from site prep and grading to septic system installation, making sure every job is done fast, safe, and right the first time. Our team works with homeowners, builders, and developers to get sites ready for construction and keep projects moving smoothly. We take pride in reliable work, clear communication, and results that last.

"Seth did an excellent job,he was very professional, punctual, and very competitive with his pricing! Seth took care of my need for a couple of tree removals! "

Joe G on November 2025


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J&J LANDSERVICES

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J&J LANDSERVICES

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.


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Burgess Land Management LLC

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Burgess Land Management LLC

5.00(
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4 years of experience

is 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.

"Yes. He knew actually what was going on and very knowledgeable, and honest with me.And I like that. I will use him again for other projects down the road. Very professional and on time."

Pam M on September 2025

is 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.

"Yes. He knew actually what was going on and very knowledgeable, and honest with me.And I like that. I will use him again for other projects down the road. Very professional and on time."

Pam M on September 2025


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Deaton Hauling, LLC

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Deaton Hauling, LLC

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Mr. Nick Deaton and his crew did a great job at demolishing an old shed on my father's property along with making a total of two trips to haul away the demolished shed, and various other items located around the shed and the home. They went above and beyond what my father requested to have done!! They even took down some branches hanging over the driveway. Mr. Deaton and the crew left my father's property clean and usable again. Deaton Hauling, LLC gave us a fair price, which may I add beat out all the other companies we received estimates from. We will definitely use them again if needed, and we highly recommend there services. If you want service at a fair price done by a professional with prompt service don't hesitate to give Deaton Hauling, LLC., a try you won't be sorry 😊 I forgot to take a picture of the finish job, however I will add before and after pictures soon if this site allows updates. Thank you Deaton Hauling, LLC., Nick Deaton, Owner and crew for the great job!"

Lavon T on October 2025

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.

"Mr. Nick Deaton and his crew did a great job at demolishing an old shed on my father's property along with making a total of two trips to haul away the demolished shed, and various other items located around the shed and the home. They went above and beyond what my father requested to have done!! They even took down some branches hanging over the driveway. Mr. Deaton and the crew left my father's property clean and usable again. Deaton Hauling, LLC gave us a fair price, which may I add beat out all the other companies we received estimates from. We will definitely use them again if needed, and we highly recommend there services. If you want service at a fair price done by a professional with prompt service don't hesitate to give Deaton Hauling, LLC., a try you won't be sorry 😊 I forgot to take a picture of the finish job, however I will add before and after pictures soon if this site allows updates. Thank you Deaton Hauling, LLC., Nick Deaton, Owner and crew for the great job!"

Lavon T on October 2025


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Hills Clearing Grading and Septic LLC

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Hills Clearing Grading and Septic LLC

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17 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a new start up but have years and years of experience. Most of us are older and have completed our primary careers and work because we love to. Most of us are jack of all trades and have fun working with you. 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 are a small family business that will go out of the way to keep our customers happy and always try to over exceed expectations. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a new start up but have years and years of experience. Most of us are older and have completed our primary careers and work because we love to. Most of us are jack of all trades and have fun working with you. 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 are a small family business that will go out of the way to keep our customers happy and always try to over exceed expectations. We look forward to earning your business!

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cherryville, 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.

The Cherryville, NC homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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