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Paradise Landworks LLC

PO BOX 174
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

Paradise Landworks LLC

PO BOX 174
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Paradise Landworks LLC 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.

"We hired Paradise Landworks to do the excavation for our home that we were building. As a first time homebuilder, I had a lot of questions and was unsure about some phases of the project. However, Jesse was very knowledgeable and helpful. He helped get our project going and did a great job with the excavation. It made the concrete work a lot simpler with a perfectly smooth and level base to work off of and he did a great job with our backfill. He went the extra mile to remove the abundant number of rocks we have on our property. I would highly recommend and will be using them again in the future. "

Ben P on January 2025

Paradise Landworks LLC 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.

"We hired Paradise Landworks to do the excavation for our home that we were building. As a first time homebuilder, I had a lot of questions and was unsure about some phases of the project. However, Jesse was very knowledgeable and helpful. He helped get our project going and did a great job with the excavation. It made the concrete work a lot simpler with a perfectly smooth and level base to work off of and he did a great job with our backfill. He went the extra mile to remove the abundant number of rocks we have on our property. I would highly recommend and will be using them again in the future. "

Ben P on January 2025


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Groundwork Excavation

1207 Lukes Gulch Rd
4.63(
8
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Approved Pro

Groundwork Excavation

1207 Lukes Gulch Rd
4.63(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Groundwork Excavation, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"This person was very good at his job and his prices were surprisingly as a low bid and He was just great all together "

Sharon B on February 2025

At Groundwork Excavation, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"This person was very good at his job and his prices were surprisingly as a low bid and He was just great all together "

Sharon B on February 2025


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Three Bear Contracting, LLC

1166 Three Bear Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Three Bear Contracting, LLC

1166 Three Bear Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

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.

"Justin provided some solutions to a foundation project and helped fix an irrigation problem with same day service. Justin is very knowledgeable and willing to explain the problem and how best to fix it."

Cody R on January 2024

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.

"Justin provided some solutions to a foundation project and helped fix an irrigation problem with same day service. Justin is very knowledgeable and willing to explain the problem and how best to fix it."

Cody R on January 2024


RANDELL CONSTRUCTION LLP

PO Box 2542
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RANDELL CONSTRUCTION LLP

PO Box 2542
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28 years of experience

Excavation, Concrete, Steel Building erection, Dirt and gravel hauling, Demo

Excavation, Concrete, Steel Building erection, Dirt and gravel hauling, Demo


Against All Elements LLC

747 SHERIDAN BLVD
2.00(
1
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Against All Elements LLC

747 SHERIDAN BLVD
2.00(
1
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5 years of experience

We are an employee owned and operated Premier Crawl Space & Drainage System company. Currently we offer services in the State of Colorado, the greater Spokane, Washington, & Northern Idaho areas. Our team of experts have years of experience serving Colorado residents, and we offer only the highest quality of service & products in the industry. Our services include crawl space vapor barrier installation, crawl space insulation services, sump pump installation & sump pit excavation, and foundation drainage systems, and all our services are offered to both residential & commercial clients. We offer each of our clients a free “No Obligation Quote” over the phone or a free “On-Site Bid” where a member of our team will come to your home to develop a plan of action for the work to be completed, and gather information for materials that may be necessary to complete the project. We follow-up our quotes and on-site bids with written proposals sent directly to you. This allows you as our customer to feel comfortable knowing you have all the information needed to make the right choice. We operate with integrity, follow through with a completed project to your satisfaction, and back it all with a warranty, the way business should be. Let us help you with any of your drainage or crawl space projects, give us a Call Today!

"Good until work was so poor that usual weather destroyed work. When I spoke to guy he said pretty much laughed at me. This was a $3000.00 job."

joseph e on February 2021

We are an employee owned and operated Premier Crawl Space & Drainage System company. Currently we offer services in the State of Colorado, the greater Spokane, Washington, & Northern Idaho areas. Our team of experts have years of experience serving Colorado residents, and we offer only the highest quality of service & products in the industry. Our services include crawl space vapor barrier installation, crawl space insulation services, sump pump installation & sump pit excavation, and foundation drainage systems, and all our services are offered to both residential & commercial clients. We offer each of our clients a free “No Obligation Quote” over the phone or a free “On-Site Bid” where a member of our team will come to your home to develop a plan of action for the work to be completed, and gather information for materials that may be necessary to complete the project. We follow-up our quotes and on-site bids with written proposals sent directly to you. This allows you as our customer to feel comfortable knowing you have all the information needed to make the right choice. We operate with integrity, follow through with a completed project to your satisfaction, and back it all with a warranty, the way business should be. Let us help you with any of your drainage or crawl space projects, give us a Call Today!

"Good until work was so poor that usual weather destroyed work. When I spoke to guy he said pretty much laughed at me. This was a $3000.00 job."

joseph e on February 2021


Long General Contracting

11859 N Boyer Rd
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Long General Contracting

11859 N Boyer Rd
No reviews yet
48 years of experience

Long General Contracting is family owned and has deep roots in the Sandpoint community. Started in 1977 by Lavon Long, Lavon brought his two sons on, and together they began to build a reputation as being trust-worthy and devoted to quality buildings worthy of the Long name. His son Roy took over the business and has continued to cultivate and develop the business with the addition of excavation services as well as expansion and improvement of our building services. This generational company has acquired the knowledge and skill that only comes from years of experience, and a reputation in the community that is unsurpassed. When you decide to bring us on as your contractors we focus on hand tailoring a design that will achieve your vision while working within your budget. We take pride in working with your ideas and constructing your dream building around them. Long General Contracting has been serving Bonner County since 1977. Our reputation for quality is reflected not only in the lifetime of our buildings, but in our one-on-one customer service and the testimony of our clients. Whether you?re looking to remodel your home, build something new, or lay the ground work for a perfect landscape, Long General Contracting can make it a reality. Explore our site pages and find out more about us and what we can do for you.

Long General Contracting is family owned and has deep roots in the Sandpoint community. Started in 1977 by Lavon Long, Lavon brought his two sons on, and together they began to build a reputation as being trust-worthy and devoted to quality buildings worthy of the Long name. His son Roy took over the business and has continued to cultivate and develop the business with the addition of excavation services as well as expansion and improvement of our building services. This generational company has acquired the knowledge and skill that only comes from years of experience, and a reputation in the community that is unsurpassed. When you decide to bring us on as your contractors we focus on hand tailoring a design that will achieve your vision while working within your budget. We take pride in working with your ideas and constructing your dream building around them. Long General Contracting has been serving Bonner County since 1977. Our reputation for quality is reflected not only in the lifetime of our buildings, but in our one-on-one customer service and the testimony of our clients. Whether you?re looking to remodel your home, build something new, or lay the ground work for a perfect landscape, Long General Contracting can make it a reality. Explore our site pages and find out more about us and what we can do for you.


Forge Landworks, LLC

200 Scott St
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Forge Landworks, LLC

200 Scott St
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

Forge Landworks specializes in land clearing. Our projects include but aren't limited to defensible space, thinning, mulching, logging, firewood, site preparation, snow removal, dirt work, driveways, soil conditioning, and seeding. As a veteran owned business we take pride in our surroundings and hang our hat on customer satisfaction. We look forward to working with you on your next project!

Forge Landworks specializes in land clearing. Our projects include but aren't limited to defensible space, thinning, mulching, logging, firewood, site preparation, snow removal, dirt work, driveways, soil conditioning, and seeding. As a veteran owned business we take pride in our surroundings and hang our hat on customer satisfaction. We look forward to working with you on your next project!


King's Thrones Septic & Pumping Service

629 Thain Rd
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King's Thrones Septic & Pumping Service

629 Thain Rd
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King's Thrones is locally owned and operated. Offering complete septic service. King's Thrones built the business by providing outstanding customer service, a tradition we are proud of. We are your local septic system specialists with genuine expertise and experience in the industry. Our service teams provide installation and service while taking care to be environmentally aware with each septic tank project. When you call King's Thrones, you’ll be working with people who know how to do the job right. Our residential and commercial services include: • Septic tank cleaning • Grease traps • Certified inspections • Advanced treatment systems • Septic recycling & engineering systems •Pumping •Service •Repair •Installation •Portable toilets •Portable chain link fencing As well as a new division providing complete Janitorial services.

King's Thrones is locally owned and operated. Offering complete septic service. King's Thrones built the business by providing outstanding customer service, a tradition we are proud of. We are your local septic system specialists with genuine expertise and experience in the industry. Our service teams provide installation and service while taking care to be environmentally aware with each septic tank project. When you call King's Thrones, you’ll be working with people who know how to do the job right. Our residential and commercial services include: • Septic tank cleaning • Grease traps • Certified inspections • Advanced treatment systems • Septic recycling & engineering systems •Pumping •Service •Repair •Installation •Portable toilets •Portable chain link fencing As well as a new division providing complete Janitorial services.


Dirt Work Services

612 Burrell DR
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Dirt Work Services

612 Burrell DR
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6 years of experience

Welcome to DWS, Dirt Work Services, With over thirty years of experience, we can offer a wide variety of service projects, and the best possible service at competitive price. We work closely with each client to understand their needs and preferences, and are committed to customer satisfaction. We can provide services in, Excavating, Trenching, land clearing, Culvert cleaning and replacement, Building site work, Slash pile removal, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Driveway maintenance, Gravel driveways, Water lines, Smaller building decommissioning, and many other types of Dirt work related projects. We have many years of experience in various types of dirt work related projects.

Welcome to DWS, Dirt Work Services, With over thirty years of experience, we can offer a wide variety of service projects, and the best possible service at competitive price. We work closely with each client to understand their needs and preferences, and are committed to customer satisfaction. We can provide services in, Excavating, Trenching, land clearing, Culvert cleaning and replacement, Building site work, Slash pile removal, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Driveway maintenance, Gravel driveways, Water lines, Smaller building decommissioning, and many other types of Dirt work related projects. We have many years of experience in various types of dirt work related projects.


L&L Home Services Llc

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L&L Home Services Llc

No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

By choosing L&L Home Services, you are choosing quality work and care for your project that you have in mind. Specializing in patio and fireplace masonary, we also do small excavation and yard design. Our team will treat and respect Your property as if it were our own, and paying attention to the details. Contact our office for a quote and for more information. We look forward to working with you!

By choosing L&L Home Services, you are choosing quality work and care for your project that you have in mind. Specializing in patio and fireplace masonary, we also do small excavation and yard design. Our team will treat and respect Your property as if it were our own, and paying attention to the details. Contact our office for a quote and for more information. We look forward to working with you!

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cottonwood, ID

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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