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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Columbus

Nolting & Sons Excavation
4925 Township Road 187
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Nolting & Sons Excavation
4925 Township Road 187
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Nolting &Sons Excavation 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.

"They do an excellent job and stand behind their work. Reasonable price and do not ever try to take advantage of you and that means a lot. "

Hal C on January 2025

Nolting &Sons Excavation 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.

"They do an excellent job and stand behind their work. Reasonable price and do not ever try to take advantage of you and that means a lot. "

Hal C on January 2025


Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC
3716 County Road 172
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC
3716 County Road 172
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Bowersmith outdoor services is your go to excavating and land clearing business.We offer a wide variety of services from repairing a broken water line to clearing woods for a house. Need a drive way put in ? We offer that as well! Call us today for your FREE estimate! 419-210-4661

"Excellent pricing and excellent service. I would recommend them to snyone"

David D on June 2020

Bowersmith outdoor services is your go to excavating and land clearing business.We offer a wide variety of services from repairing a broken water line to clearing woods for a house. Need a drive way put in ? We offer that as well! Call us today for your FREE estimate! 419-210-4661

"Excellent pricing and excellent service. I would recommend them to snyone"

David D on June 2020


Top Notch Logging, LLC
8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Top Notch Logging, LLC
8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


My Family Enterprises
7564 Enclave Way
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
My Family Enterprises
7564 Enclave Way
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Very prompt, hired to do a garage clean out and was very impressed. They worked quickly and professionally. Will recommend and rehire again!!! Thanks"

Desmond T on March 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Very prompt, hired to do a garage clean out and was very impressed. They worked quickly and professionally. Will recommend and rehire again!!! Thanks"

Desmond T on March 2025


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First Due Site Services LLC
2661 State Route 95
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
First Due Site Services LLC
2661 State Route 95
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to First Due Site Services LLc, proudly servicing Edison and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

Welcome to First Due Site Services LLc, proudly servicing Edison and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.


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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC
6062 E COUNTY ROAD 300 N
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
SITE PREPS & MORE LLC
6062 E COUNTY ROAD 300 N
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Exceptional Customer Service. Quick Response. Great turnaround time on quote. Price was just right!! Mark was amazing from beginning to end. "

Amber J on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Exceptional Customer Service. Quick Response. Great turnaround time on quote. Price was just right!! Mark was amazing from beginning to end. "

Amber J on May 2025


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Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape, LLC
549 Deerwood Avenue East
4.60(
74
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Approved Pro
Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape, LLC
549 Deerwood Avenue East
4.60(
74
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
179 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.We are also partnered with one tree planted to give back to the planet. For every customer we donate one tree in their name to help in the battle of reforestation. Come grow with us and let us show you why we are A Cut Above The Rest Please feel free to contact us today!

"Am having a number of services performed by this company, but I'm pleased with the work so far (they installed topsoil and slit-seeded 1/2 of backyard.) Crew was quick and courteous, and addressed a problem we found very quickly."

Del G on June 2025

Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.We are also partnered with one tree planted to give back to the planet. For every customer we donate one tree in their name to help in the battle of reforestation. Come grow with us and let us show you why we are A Cut Above The Rest Please feel free to contact us today!

"Am having a number of services performed by this company, but I'm pleased with the work so far (they installed topsoil and slit-seeded 1/2 of backyard.) Crew was quick and courteous, and addressed a problem we found very quickly."

Del G on June 2025


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Long General Maintence
5280 Glade Run Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Long General Maintence
5280 Glade Run Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Hired Longs General Maintenance to come plow my driveway. They did a great job and were very friendly and easy to work with! Definitely would recommend for anybody who needs snow removal."

Kylee C on October 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Hired Longs General Maintenance to come plow my driveway. They did a great job and were very friendly and easy to work with! Definitely would recommend for anybody who needs snow removal."

Kylee C on October 2023


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Yeet Excavating
174 Rosewood Loop SE
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Yeet Excavating
174 Rosewood Loop SE
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Yeet Excavating is the premier excavating company serving Pickaway County and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete cusotmer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. We offer both residential and commercial - If you want the job done right, call Leo today!

"I canâ t express how grateful I am for having worked with Yeet Excavating. I had issues with water leaking into my basement and decided to give them a call. FINALLY a company that even answers their calls! Right from the start they were very kind, professional and informative. They gave me the rundown of why my basement was leaking, explained the process, told me when they could come out, how long the process would take and guess what? They didnâ t miss a beat! They came out and installed drainage around my foundation, backfilled the dirt and finished the grade. They were able to get it done efficiently and quickly as promised. I love how prompt and accurate they were along with their professionalism and customer service (hard to find these days!) I want to thank them for everything and I figured writing a review is the least I can do. I will continue to use them for any future issues and recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thank you Yeet and keep up the good work!"

Justin T on December 2024

Yeet Excavating is the premier excavating company serving Pickaway County and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete cusotmer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. We offer both residential and commercial - If you want the job done right, call Leo today!

"I canâ t express how grateful I am for having worked with Yeet Excavating. I had issues with water leaking into my basement and decided to give them a call. FINALLY a company that even answers their calls! Right from the start they were very kind, professional and informative. They gave me the rundown of why my basement was leaking, explained the process, told me when they could come out, how long the process would take and guess what? They didnâ t miss a beat! They came out and installed drainage around my foundation, backfilled the dirt and finished the grade. They were able to get it done efficiently and quickly as promised. I love how prompt and accurate they were along with their professionalism and customer service (hard to find these days!) I want to thank them for everything and I figured writing a review is the least I can do. I will continue to use them for any future issues and recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thank you Yeet and keep up the good work!"

Justin T on December 2024


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Drains & Excavation Services
14941 Regal Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Drains & Excavation Services
14941 Regal Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
310 local quotes requested

With over 10 years of experience we can take care of all your excavation/outdoor plumbing needs! Call us today for a free quote!! We will guarantee customer satisfaction and worry free warranties.

"You will not find a nicer group of guys! They do great work for a great price! 10 out of 10 would recommend!"

Dylan Clark c on July 2021

With over 10 years of experience we can take care of all your excavation/outdoor plumbing needs! Call us today for a free quote!! We will guarantee customer satisfaction and worry free warranties.

"You will not find a nicer group of guys! They do great work for a great price! 10 out of 10 would recommend!"

Dylan Clark c on July 2021

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Columbus, OH

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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