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CD Grading & Land Management LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Clearwater, FL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"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. "
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FJ Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Clearwater, FL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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.

Excavation work
Excavation work
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Coastal Property Maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Clearwater, FL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are 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.\n

Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Paver work
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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