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Lucas Excavation

505 Locke Road
5.00(
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Lucas Excavation

505 Locke Road
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

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.

"Lucas Excavation did a great job. I had a five star experience using this company. Jeff was very easy to work with. All aspects of project were done to my exact specifications."

sam s on August 2018

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.

"Lucas Excavation did a great job. I had a five star experience using this company. Jeff was very easy to work with. All aspects of project were done to my exact specifications."

sam s on August 2018

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Lous landscaping seasonal lawn maintenance tree removal

6551 Canton St
4.22(
9
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Lous landscaping seasonal lawn maintenance tree removal

6551 Canton St
4.22(
9
)
•Approved Pro
46 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

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 the start to the 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.like us on Facebook lous landscaping

"The workers were unprofessional and kept arguing in front of us, they dug the space deeper than what was intended. Also, I felt misled by them with our concerns I had over tree roots with as deep as they had dug. I had to have an arborist out the next day and we ultimately lost the tree. Lastly, I was misquoted by $500 by them. "

Serena F on September 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 the start to the 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.like us on Facebook lous landscaping

"The workers were unprofessional and kept arguing in front of us, they dug the space deeper than what was intended. Also, I felt misled by them with our concerns I had over tree roots with as deep as they had dug. I had to have an arborist out the next day and we ultimately lost the tree. Lastly, I was misquoted by $500 by them. "

Serena F on September 2025

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Miller Concrete and Excavation

Based In
5.00(
12
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Miller Concrete and Excavation

Based In
5.00(
12
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Based in Syracuse, NY, Miller Construction Group specializes in concrete and excavation services across Central New York. We deliver high-quality residential and commercial projects with a focus on durability, precision, and professionalism. From driveways and garage floors to shop slabs and site prep, our team is committed to building strong foundations and lasting client relationships.

"Professional work. On time and pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend. Will be using for our other properties."

Mrs A on September 2025

Based in Syracuse, NY, Miller Construction Group specializes in concrete and excavation services across Central New York. We deliver high-quality residential and commercial projects with a focus on durability, precision, and professionalism. From driveways and garage floors to shop slabs and site prep, our team is committed to building strong foundations and lasting client relationships.

"Professional work. On time and pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend. Will be using for our other properties."

Mrs A on September 2025

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Primetime Business Solutions INC

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Primetime Business Solutions INC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations

My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations

TM CONSTRUCTION

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TM CONSTRUCTION

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Local company that specializes in excavation, remodeling, plumbing, and new construction.

Local company that specializes in excavation, remodeling, plumbing, and new construction.

M.S. Ward Land Enhancement

Academy Street
5.00(
6
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M.S. Ward Land Enhancement

Academy Street
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

M.S. Ward Land Enhancement LLC offers all aspects of excavation and site construction, land reclamation and clearing, excavating, drainage, patios and sidewalks, retaining walls, thining, brush removal, ditch Cleaning driveway construction, . We enjoy engaging with our customers to insure we meet your specific needs and we insure a safe and clean job site. M.S Ward Land Enhancement takes great pride in bettering the land and properties we work on.

"Excellent work great rates"

Marc L on September 2022

M.S. Ward Land Enhancement LLC offers all aspects of excavation and site construction, land reclamation and clearing, excavating, drainage, patios and sidewalks, retaining walls, thining, brush removal, ditch Cleaning driveway construction, . We enjoy engaging with our customers to insure we meet your specific needs and we insure a safe and clean job site. M.S Ward Land Enhancement takes great pride in bettering the land and properties we work on.

"Excellent work great rates"

Marc L on September 2022

A Great Choice Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

69 Arbutus Rd
4.11(
27
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A Great Choice Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC

69 Arbutus Rd
4.11(
27
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Customers say: Terrific value
28 years of experience

A Great Choice L &L is a full service company that maintains your property 12 months out of the year. Our companies long list of services does not stop at just maintenance, we have years of experience in the landscape/ hardscape and excavation field. These services backed by an owner with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and the thirst for continueing education offers our customers a worry free atmosphere when we are on your property.

"They did the French drain. They started leveling and Rick removal, the rock hounder broke. They needed me to remove my pool so I drained it and it took longer then expected. So the company moved in to the next job and said would come back. They never came back. So I called and the owner was full of excuses and super rude. A month later I called over and over and left messages at least 6 times with no response. Finally we decided to contact our credit card company to get money back since the job was not completed. I needed to go to the company to get a contract and I told the office ladies I'd like to speak to the owner and that he never returned my calls. He finally called me a few days later and said he was not coming back. Claimed that the last time we spoke I hung up on him. Which never happened. Why would I hang up on someone who is supposed to be doing work on my yard? Doesn't make sense. They were informed that I was having a deck built, they dug out a spot for my in ground trampoline where my deck was supposed to go. And the owner threatened to charge me more for their waisted time. Even though I informed them a deck would be put there. He was terrible to me. I hope others don't get treated the way I did. I asked if he would finish and he said no. He doesn't want me to treat his workers poorly so he wouldn't let them come back. But it wasn't the workers who were bad to me. Just the owner. I would not be rude to them for coming and finishing a job. My yard is now a mess. The grass I had is tore up and there are drains drug through the yard that aren't supposed to be there. We went all summer with no pool because they made us take it down. Such a terrible company ????"

Krista E on October 2018

A Great Choice L &L is a full service company that maintains your property 12 months out of the year. Our companies long list of services does not stop at just maintenance, we have years of experience in the landscape/ hardscape and excavation field. These services backed by an owner with a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and the thirst for continueing education offers our customers a worry free atmosphere when we are on your property.

"They did the French drain. They started leveling and Rick removal, the rock hounder broke. They needed me to remove my pool so I drained it and it took longer then expected. So the company moved in to the next job and said would come back. They never came back. So I called and the owner was full of excuses and super rude. A month later I called over and over and left messages at least 6 times with no response. Finally we decided to contact our credit card company to get money back since the job was not completed. I needed to go to the company to get a contract and I told the office ladies I'd like to speak to the owner and that he never returned my calls. He finally called me a few days later and said he was not coming back. Claimed that the last time we spoke I hung up on him. Which never happened. Why would I hang up on someone who is supposed to be doing work on my yard? Doesn't make sense. They were informed that I was having a deck built, they dug out a spot for my in ground trampoline where my deck was supposed to go. And the owner threatened to charge me more for their waisted time. Even though I informed them a deck would be put there. He was terrible to me. I hope others don't get treated the way I did. I asked if he would finish and he said no. He doesn't want me to treat his workers poorly so he wouldn't let them come back. But it wasn't the workers who were bad to me. Just the owner. I would not be rude to them for coming and finishing a job. My yard is now a mess. The grass I had is tore up and there are drains drug through the yard that aren't supposed to be there. We went all summer with no pool because they made us take it down. Such a terrible company ????"

Krista E on October 2018

BONS BAK INC

992 US HIGHWAY 11
5.00(
1
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BONS BAK INC

992 US HIGHWAY 11
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Gerst Concrete Construction

5249 State Highway 41
No reviews yet

Gerst Concrete Construction

5249 State Highway 41
No reviews yet
6 years of experience

Providing concrete work to customers, such as patios, driveways, sidewalks, etc. Always offer free estimates to start each project. We also offer site work and dirt work and excavation work and pipe work!! For resdtinal and commercial and agricultural

Providing concrete work to customers, such as patios, driveways, sidewalks, etc. Always offer free estimates to start each project. We also offer site work and dirt work and excavation work and pipe work!! For resdtinal and commercial and agricultural

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cortland, 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.

The Cortland, NY homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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