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Avatar for Anders Lawn & Landscape

Anders Lawn & Landscape

4.95(
21
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Anders Lawn & Landscape

4.95(
21
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
20 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

We want to be your first choice when it comes to all your lawn and landscaping needs. We are professional, easy to work with and efficient with our time. We are eager to go exceed your expecations and earn your business well into the future. Please give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Excellent service by all. I truly appreciate there help and professionalism. I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you. MKA"

Michael A on December 2025

We want to be your first choice when it comes to all your lawn and landscaping needs. We are professional, easy to work with and efficient with our time. We are eager to go exceed your expecations and earn your business well into the future. Please give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Excellent service by all. I truly appreciate there help and professionalism. I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you. MKA"

Michael A on December 2025


Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC

5.00(
4
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Bowersmith Outdoor Services, LLC

5.00(
4
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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

5.00(
6
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Top Notch Logging, LLC

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
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

5.00(
1
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My Family Enterprises

5.00(
1
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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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Bojanowski Excavation, LLC

5.00(
2
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Bojanowski Excavation, LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Bojanowski Excavation is a Veteran owned and operated Excavation and Demolition Company specializing in driveway restoration, drain line trenching, culvert installation, clearing, grading, down tree and debris removal among other excavation type work. Delivered with exceptional Customer Experience and Professional finished products.

"I have a mile long list for him to do. He knows his stuff very knowledgeable. Prices are amazing and he will work with you best he can."

Mike R on November 2023

Bojanowski Excavation is a Veteran owned and operated Excavation and Demolition Company specializing in driveway restoration, drain line trenching, culvert installation, clearing, grading, down tree and debris removal among other excavation type work. Delivered with exceptional Customer Experience and Professional finished products.

"I have a mile long list for him to do. He knows his stuff very knowledgeable. Prices are amazing and he will work with you best he can."

Mike R on November 2023


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L&L PROPERTY SERVICE

5.00(
18
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L&L PROPERTY SERVICE

5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

We are a small family owened business with over 13 yrs experience. we take pride in our work and no job to big or small. We are very experienced in emergency and hazardous tree removal along with tree trimming and pruning and lot/ land clearing we are also BBB ACREDITED

"The owner of the company was very professional and walked us thru the entire process. Very reasonable pricing and they did an excellent job on the clean up process. Would definitely recommend to my family & friends."

Pamela M on October 2025

We are a small family owened business with over 13 yrs experience. we take pride in our work and no job to big or small. We are very experienced in emergency and hazardous tree removal along with tree trimming and pruning and lot/ land clearing we are also BBB ACREDITED

"The owner of the company was very professional and walked us thru the entire process. Very reasonable pricing and they did an excellent job on the clean up process. Would definitely recommend to my family & friends."

Pamela M on October 2025


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Safe Electric and Plumbing

4.67(
36
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Safe Electric and Plumbing

4.67(
36
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
210 local quotes requested
31 years of experience

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Amazing! They were so easy to work with and so friendly!"

Maddi H on September 2025

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Amazing! They were so easy to work with and so friendly!"

Maddi H on September 2025


"Matt has done alot of work for me . Always goes above and beyond and does not cut corners . I enjoy working with him . He is very knowledgeable and good at his work . Highly recommend."

Cody R on April 2025

TF Services is a woman owned company specializing in land clearing & disaster relief clean up.

"Matt has done alot of work for me . Always goes above and beyond and does not cut corners . I enjoy working with him . He is very knowledgeable and good at his work . Highly recommend."

Cody R on April 2025


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Enviro Construction Company, LLC

4.74(
15
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Enviro Construction Company, LLC

4.74(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavating, landscaping and site utility, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I was really impressed with the quality of Enviro-Contruction's work and I thought it was a fair price to pay!!!"

Ryan W on December 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavating, landscaping and site utility, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I was really impressed with the quality of Enviro-Contruction's work and I thought it was a fair price to pay!!!"

Ryan W on December 2021


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Atlas Dumpster Pros, LLC

5.00(
10
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Atlas Dumpster Pros, LLC

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
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!

"Contacted me promptly and gave me firm quote and time to arrive. came when said they would. were very pleasant. "

Judith M on December 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!

"Contacted me promptly and gave me firm quote and time to arrive. came when said they would. were very pleasant. "

Judith M on December 2025

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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.

The Columbus, OH homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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