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Avatar for SITE PREPS & MORE LLC
SITE PREPS & MORE LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Site Prep was great to work with. They worked around our schedule and communication was great. They were punctual and made sure to keep our yard safe from the bobcat. They removed our shed in a timely manner and made sure they cleaned up thoroughly. We are very pleased with the overall results."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Safe Electric and Plumbing
4.6(
43
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Craig Desrosiers with Safe Electric did fantastic work for me right before Christmas. I liked how he arrived on the dot on time. I was so pleased with his work in fact, that I hired Craig a second time today, 12/27 for an additional several hours to install more Lutron Caseta radio dimmer switches for our home and landscape lighting control, which I love. He also installed new duplex outlets that were expertly cut and fished with no holes for me to patch and paint -what a relief and huge convenience to me. This was a very challenging job, especially since they were undoing improperly completed work previously done by a less experienced and unreliable electrician that I foolishly hired as side work (don't ever do that like I did a month ago, because you do NOT get what you think you paid for). Spend the money, hire a recommended licensed, experienced, and honest electrician. He tirelessly trouble shot and traced extensive track lighting fixtures throughout our mid century modern home. It helped to have all items purchased and ready for him to install. The few things I didn't have, he easily had ready to install from his work van. He was definitely prepared. Craig didn't cut any corners, he charged me a fair hourly rate, and most important: everything was done this time perfectly and safely. I feel strongly that when resale time should ever come around in the future years from now, I won't have any further issues or questions from a buyer's pesky home inspector, thanks to his job done right. 'Wish I'd called him first! I now have his cell number saved in my phone, and will gladly pass it on to anyone who asks me in passing if I know of a good electrician I can recommend. Call Craig first! He's the Lutron master pro, and he's been a licensed electrician for over 30 years...and his experience and professionalism shines bright and safe in my home, that's for sure."
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Apex Plumbing, Heating and Air Pros
3.9(
117
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was courteous and job was completed to satisfaction. Only reason I will not hire again is that the on-site quote was literally double (>$500) of competitor prices which I hired in the recent past for the same job. This was a for a non-emergency, but I decided to go through with the payment to complete the job as my basement was becoming a mess. I also received calls from other credible sites on Angie's List later in the day quoting $275!"
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+22

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
5
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very responsive to phone calls and questions. Arrived when he said he would and worked quickly and did a great job. Knew what he was doing. I can not say enough good things about this company."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bluewater Construction Group
4.8(
5
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Raj and his crew did an incredible job building our outdoor patio. He was easy to work with, highly professional, and paid close attention to every detail. The craftsmanship is truly top-notch and we couldn?t be happier with the result. Highly recommend! We?ll be using him for any future remodeling needs!"
Surround Patio
Retaining Wall
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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