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Simpson Hauling
4.9(
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Serving Cumming, GA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brad and Bruce did a nice job on my additional gravel parking area. It did take extra day due to family emergency but they were very careful not to damage my existing concrete driveway. They got to my job inside of a week which was great. They did everything that I expected and my family does this for a living in Florida so I knew what it should look like. Thanks guys for moving that fallen tree."
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+4

Response time2 days
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
7
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Serving Cumming, GA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Anthony was very professional, communicated great, did everything on time and on budget, and was a pleasure to work with. He did boulder relocation and tree removal and it went so well, with minimal disruption. I will never use anyone else. A quality person and quality work!"
Texture Meets Nature
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Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
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Descher Diversified, LLC
4.9(
12
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Serving Cumming, GA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Zach and Pat came over and graded some land for us and did a great job. They show up when they say they will be there and are very pleasant to work with. They really went above and beyond what they told us they would do and made sure we were satisfied and answered all questions and told us to call anytime we had any questions. Really top notch guys to work with! I would highly recommend them for grading. And I believe they do other things such as tree removal and probably just about anything else you need done outside on your property. I would give them 10 stars!!!!"
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+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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First Choice Tree Specialist LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Cumming, GA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great price, timely and professional. I would recommend you get an estimate from this company when you need trees removed or trimmed. Cleaned up after themselves and made sure I was happy with work before they left. "
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
SCC Asphalt Surfaces
4.0(
63
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Serving Cumming, GA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had my driveway paved by Clint Crumley in November of 2024. He wanted 5k upfront which should Never be paid. I paid 42,690.00 total. After a big rain the sides of the driveway Started to fall away. They told me we Would have to do the work on the sides before they would come back. The company that recommended them said It wasn?t the customer?s job and that SSC had the equipment to do this repair And they should honor their commitment to us. The owner cursed at my family member and also accused me of insulting him when I said I would have another company look at the driveway and give their opinion. I am a 75 yr old senior widow and do not need to be treated like this. They gladly took my money and lied about their intentions to do a good job for us. I would never recommend them to other people. "
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Earth Shapers LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Cumming, GA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had contacted Warren about removing concrete debris. He came on time and did the job quickly. He also took on a second job spreading mulch for us for a reasonable fee. He’s a hard worker, on time and charges reasonable rate."
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+4

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Cumming, GA

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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