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Branson Enterprises
11132 Nelson Bar Road
4.81(
8
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Approved Pro
Branson Enterprises
11132 Nelson Bar Road
4.81(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
12 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at BRANSON ENTERPRISES strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Dedicated Professional Services, NO EXCEPTIONS"

EARL J on April 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at BRANSON ENTERPRISES strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Dedicated Professional Services, NO EXCEPTIONS"

EARL J on April 2025


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Thompsons Sealcoating
14284 INDIAN ACRES TRL
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Thompsons Sealcoating
14284 INDIAN ACRES TRL
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

THOMPSONS SEALCOATING 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.

"From start to finish Mike and his team did exactly what they said they were gonna do and didn't leave any mess behind. Mike is very professional and I can tell he takes lots of pride in his work and his business!!! Highly recommend his company and will be using him again in the future!! 10/10."

Chris S on February 2025

THOMPSONS SEALCOATING 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.

"From start to finish Mike and his team did exactly what they said they were gonna do and didn't leave any mess behind. Mike is very professional and I can tell he takes lots of pride in his work and his business!!! Highly recommend his company and will be using him again in the future!! 10/10."

Chris S on February 2025


Chase Designs Landscape Development
1388 Longfellow Ave
No reviews
Chase Designs Landscape Development
1388 Longfellow Ave
No reviews
21 years of experience

Redding is a great place to live in not only California, but the entire United States. Chase Designs Landscape specializes in working with the many different areas of design and materials needing in landscaping, from hardscapes to BBQ’s down to weekly or monthly Redding Landscape maintenance. Chase loves to make all of our clients not only happy but ecstatic with the final product. Chase develops the most breath taking Redding landscapes. Call us today to discover the area's best!

Redding is a great place to live in not only California, but the entire United States. Chase Designs Landscape specializes in working with the many different areas of design and materials needing in landscaping, from hardscapes to BBQ’s down to weekly or monthly Redding Landscape maintenance. Chase loves to make all of our clients not only happy but ecstatic with the final product. Chase develops the most breath taking Redding landscapes. Call us today to discover the area's best!


Hoffman Backhoe Service
PO Box 4830
No reviews
Hoffman Backhoe Service
PO Box 4830
No reviews

The Installers Inc.
2669 Highway 32
4.00(
1
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The Installers Inc.
2669 Highway 32
4.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to provide a quality product with affordable, prompt and professional service to the customer. We pride ourself in relationship building with the customer, therefore, creating lifelong customers. With a combined experience of more than 25 years in the construction industry the owners and managers are very knowledgeable in every phase of building construction. We also understand that word of mouth is very important to a businesses survival, therfore, a large amount of our work is through referral and we strive to maintain that reputation.

Our mission is to provide a quality product with affordable, prompt and professional service to the customer. We pride ourself in relationship building with the customer, therefore, creating lifelong customers. With a combined experience of more than 25 years in the construction industry the owners and managers are very knowledgeable in every phase of building construction. We also understand that word of mouth is very important to a businesses survival, therfore, a large amount of our work is through referral and we strive to maintain that reputation.


GREG SHANDEL CONSTRUCTION
P O Box 9073
No reviews
GREG SHANDEL CONSTRUCTION
P O Box 9073
No reviews
28 years of experience

Grading and excavation, road building, paving, earth work.

Grading and excavation, road building, paving, earth work.


Grasshoppers Yard Maintenance
683 Paseo Companeros Pvt.
No reviews
Grasshoppers Yard Maintenance
683 Paseo Companeros Pvt.
No reviews
24 years of experience

Grasshoppers Yard Maintenance takes great pride in giving you the best in quality work and customer service. We've been serving the Golden area for 10 years. We'll treat you like family. We offer emergency services, for when the unexpected come up. I am sure if you choose us, you will be so glad you did. We don't just show up and tear through your yard like so many of these other companies do; we take pride, and want you to have that pride to show off your yard and property.

Grasshoppers Yard Maintenance takes great pride in giving you the best in quality work and customer service. We've been serving the Golden area for 10 years. We'll treat you like family. We offer emergency services, for when the unexpected come up. I am sure if you choose us, you will be so glad you did. We don't just show up and tear through your yard like so many of these other companies do; we take pride, and want you to have that pride to show off your yard and property.


Alliance Environmental Services
Unknown
No reviews
Alliance Environmental Services
Unknown
No reviews
29 years of experience

Alliance Environmental Services is a full-Service Environmental Management, Services and ISNetworld Certified Certified Firm with over 25 years experience. AES offers comprehensive turnkey environmental solutions for a wide range of environmental & hazardous materials & waste issues from investigation and assessment to treatment and complete remediation.

Alliance Environmental Services is a full-Service Environmental Management, Services and ISNetworld Certified Certified Firm with over 25 years experience. AES offers comprehensive turnkey environmental solutions for a wide range of environmental & hazardous materials & waste issues from investigation and assessment to treatment and complete remediation.


White Oak Land Management
PO Box 1554
5.00(
6
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White Oak Land Management
PO Box 1554
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023

We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023


AGS Construction Services
1252 Wagstaff Rd
No reviews
AGS Construction Services
1252 Wagstaff Rd
No reviews
23 years of experience

Limited access tractor service also , Lot clearing

Limited access tractor service also , Lot clearing

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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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