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Avatar for GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
4.9(
76
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was perfect. He responded to my request for an estimate immediately. He came that afternoon and stuck to the estimate even though we added a few things that was not there the first time. Communication was excellent, he came on time, and took everything that we agreed and more. Perfect service overall."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
20
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C2G was excellent during the entire process. they had a quote to my in less than 24 hours and promptly answered my questions when I called them. Once I selected them they were able to schedule the job just a few days out and I could not have been more satisfied with the outcome. The two workers who did the job were knowledgeable and respectful. In over 20 years of home ownership I would have to say this was the best experience I ever had with a home contractor."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Donaldson Property Management LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We use Nick and his team to clean out a house for sale. They came multiple times and cleaned out everything from dishes to beds and dressers. They were so helpful and personable. Accommodating whatever we needed to be removed. They also cleaned out a free standing garage and helped us remove and old car. They worked fast and did an amazing job."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lilco Construction Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BTJ DEMO LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired BTJ Demo last year during my kitchen remodel. In regards to that job the results were outstanding. They finished 2 days earlier than projected and most importantly addressed EVERY minor concern we mentioned prior to the job. This review is specifically for the 2 recent snow storms that rocked my area. The storm was so bad that snow removal companies were not able to clean my property within a reasonable timeframe or the astronomical cost. I reached out to BTJ for recommendations in a last ditch effort. This is the best part....they informed me that I could use them for snow removal AND the dude gave me 5 recommended snow removal companies! I valued that kind of integrity and used them. They did a FANTASTIC job cleaning up the snow! Throughout both snow storms they came through 3 times to plow, shovel and salt my driveway! I was not expecting that level of service. I highly recommend this company...they definitely went above and beyond. "
Retaining wall
Cleared trees and brush
Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Seetin Design Group Inc
New to Angi

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Seetin Design Group provides professional land clearing, forestry mulching, excavation, grading, gravel driveway installation, trail building, and full site preparation services throughout the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas.\n\nWe specialize in clearing overgrown properties, removing brush and vegetation, cutting access trails, building gravel driveways, and preparing land for homes, barns, shops, and recreational properties. Our equipment allows us to efficiently handle wooded terrain, steep areas, long access roads, and large rural properties.\n\nServices include land clearing, forestry mulching, brush removal, stump removal, excavation, grading, gravel driveway construction and repair, trail building, access road construction, drainage improvements, culvert installation, and building site preparation.\n\nOur modern equipment fleet includes John Deere compact track loaders, excavators, forestry mulching attachments, and dump trucks designed to complete land development projects efficiently. Whether you need property cleared, a driveway cut into a wooded parcel, trails opened through your land, or a building site prepared for construction, we have the equipment and experience to handle the project.\n\nWe frequently work with property owners, landowners, builders, and contractors throughout the Hudson Valley who need reliable excavation and site work for residential and rural projects.\n\nIn addition to land services, Seetin Design Group operates a full custom metal fabrication shop producing structural steel, railings, stair systems, gates, and architectural metalwork for residential and commercial construction.\n\nFrom small property clearing projects to full site preparation for homes, barns, driveways, and access roads, Seetin Design Group delivers dependable equipment, experienced operators, and professional results.

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Arbor Edge
New to Angi

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!\n

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precisiontek Construction
New to Angi

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cold Spring, NY

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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