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Ground Up Remodeling Inc.
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Ground Up Remodeling Inc 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.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

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!\nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

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Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
4.7(
193
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went very well, from the estimate to completion. Greg was clear, honest and direct and he cares about his customers being satisfied. The workmen arrived  on the date agreed upon, were generally neat and clean and careful about my  house. It was a big, messy job and they cleaned up well. There were a few details to finish and Greg came personally to complete the little things. For example, during the clean out and other work, a t.v. cable was pulled loose and fell between the walls.   Greg came back to fix it. He made sure I was  happy with the job. I can already notice a difference from the pebble/dirt crawlspace and the new one with the liner. I notice less dampness in the family room, and there is no more smell, even on days it is raining. I trust it will be significantly warmer in the winter.
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Exposed stone foundation
Foundation repair and insulation
Polyurea Coating
Ineffective fiberglass
Repairs to Foundation - Same Day

+16

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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C&B Home Remedies
4.2(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They got back to us so quickly. They gave us a quote and they started exactly when they said they would even finished a little early. Super good at checking in and giving us updates on our project. Receptive to feedback. I will contact them next time I have any project!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Liberty Property Management
4.3(
19
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Chesterton, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a Quanset hut that was damaged by heavy snow . There were lawn and farm tractors that were undamaged trapped in the hut. Even thought the building was unstable, Glen and Nolan were able to remove the hut without any damage to the contents of the building. They, also, did an excellent job of cleaning up and hauling away the mess."
2018 Cat 279D
JD 330
Snowplow
Bobcat E32
08 F350

+5

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Chesterton, 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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