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Clean Out Property Preservation Services

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Clean Out Property Preservation Services

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Super Service Award
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11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Clean out Property Preservation Services has been serving the Tampa and St. Pete area for over 9 years. We specialize in anything home maintenance related.

"Dawn and her team were fabulous! Reasonably priced, communication was excellent, and work completed in a timely manner, even with all the rain. Looks great!!! "

Bernadette H on September 2025

Clean out Property Preservation Services has been serving the Tampa and St. Pete area for over 9 years. We specialize in anything home maintenance related.

"Dawn and her team were fabulous! Reasonably priced, communication was excellent, and work completed in a timely manner, even with all the rain. Looks great!!! "

Bernadette H on September 2025

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CD Grading & Land Management LLC

5.00(
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CD Grading & Land Management LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CD Grading & Land management 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.

"Chris showed up on time and worked diligently to complete the project. He's friendly, polite, and very easy to work with. He ran into and unforeseen issue with numerous and large roots where a tree was taken down last year. Chris got the additional equipment needed to deal with the problem, and still finished on time and on budget. "

Rod G on February 2026

CD Grading & Land management 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.

"Chris showed up on time and worked diligently to complete the project. He's friendly, polite, and very easy to work with. He ran into and unforeseen issue with numerous and large roots where a tree was taken down last year. Chris got the additional equipment needed to deal with the problem, and still finished on time and on budget. "

Rod G on February 2026

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Sons of David LLC

4.47(
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Sons of David LLC

4.47(
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24 years of experience

Sons of David LLC, is your number one land services professional. We have 20 years of experience to handle your job big or small. We strive to build a strong relationship with every client and will ensure your satisfaction to the last detail. We look forward to transforming your property into a work of art, call today for an estimate or to schedule an appointment!

"Sorry I am unable to upload any pictures. However they did a great job. Tree and property looks so much better. Very efficient. Would recommend. "

Linda B on April 2025

Sons of David LLC, is your number one land services professional. We have 20 years of experience to handle your job big or small. We strive to build a strong relationship with every client and will ensure your satisfaction to the last detail. We look forward to transforming your property into a work of art, call today for an estimate or to schedule an appointment!

"Sorry I am unable to upload any pictures. However they did a great job. Tree and property looks so much better. Very efficient. Would recommend. "

Linda B on April 2025

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L&H General Construction

5.00(
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L&H General Construction

5.00(
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Super Service Award
11 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!

"They Did A Great Job very reasonable on pricing as well, they made a 8 x 8 concrete pad and built my shed and bolted it down for all great prices"

Jiordan R on November 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!

"They Did A Great Job very reasonable on pricing as well, they made a 8 x 8 concrete pad and built my shed and bolted it down for all great prices"

Jiordan R on November 2025

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JBS Land Management

5.00(
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JBS Land Management

5.00(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JBS Land Management 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.

"This company is great. They have the best prices you will find. He goes out of his way to give you the best job for your money. I would and will hire him again. "

Richard A on February 2026

JBS Land Management 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.

"This company is great. They have the best prices you will find. He goes out of his way to give you the best job for your money. I would and will hire him again. "

Richard A on February 2026

Jmt Property Maintenance

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Jmt Property Maintenance

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25 years experience installing fiberglass pools. Own and can operate an excavator to grade for pitch or flat work, dig trenches, or larger holes if necessary. Own a dump truck to haul away dirt/debris and concrete removal . I also have extensive work in house remodels guy jobs from total rehabs I have a llc with workers comp and liability insurance

25 years experience installing fiberglass pools. Own and can operate an excavator to grade for pitch or flat work, dig trenches, or larger holes if necessary. Own a dump truck to haul away dirt/debris and concrete removal . I also have extensive work in house remodels guy jobs from total rehabs I have a llc with workers comp and liability insurance

WDE

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WDE

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We do all kinds of jobs including deck building, dock building, land clearing, tree work, French drains and many more we will do all kinds of jobs and are licensed and insured and have always amazing feedback from everything we do

We do all kinds of jobs including deck building, dock building, land clearing, tree work, French drains and many more we will do all kinds of jobs and are licensed and insured and have always amazing feedback from everything we do

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FJ Excavation

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FJ Excavation

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Emergency services offered

Offering excavation, dirt work, landing clearing and site work preparation for underground utilities anywhere in Florida. Located in Pinellas but willing to travel. Feel free to reach out for any questions or service needs.

Offering excavation, dirt work, landing clearing and site work preparation for underground utilities anywhere in Florida. Located in Pinellas but willing to travel. Feel free to reach out for any questions or service needs.

FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Clearwater, FL

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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