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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Dry Ridge

Avatar for Absolute Excavation and Construction
Absolute Excavation and Construction
1300 Mouth Of Cedar Rd.
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Absolute Excavation and Construction
1300 Mouth Of Cedar Rd.
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Absolute Excavation and Construction 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.

"Carl and his guys are extremely skilled and very respectful. True masters at their craft. They transformed our hill side. What once was stumps, dead ash trees and over grown weeds of every varity. Is now something beautiful that our family can enjoy."

Edward G on October 2021

Absolute Excavation and Construction 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.

"Carl and his guys are extremely skilled and very respectful. True masters at their craft. They transformed our hill side. What once was stumps, dead ash trees and over grown weeds of every varity. Is now something beautiful that our family can enjoy."

Edward G on October 2021



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K H Custom Remodeling
12300 Ryle Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
K H Custom Remodeling
12300 Ryle Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

K H Custom Remodeling has the experience and knowledge necessary to make sure that your project is completed on time with quality service and workmanship. We will help you design your new space just the way you like it and we strive to complete each project on time and at or under budget. Our years of remodeling experience have given us the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish this from day one and throughout the duration of the project. Your satisfaction is important to us. Let us show you the difference true professionalism can mean to you. We are a family owned business and we want everything to be done 110%. It is all about the customer and what you want, plain and simple. Positive attitudes, responsible, reliable, fast and perfect! If you want professional work, positive attitudes, strive for perfection, clean work places, fast work and caring contractors, then you want us to do your work!

"Kevin just finished the forth project at our home. Every year we collect money and hire him. By now he has worked on two bathrooms and our kitchen. Putting new tiles in one bathroom including complete replacing the structure was accomplished so well to perfection. The project he just completed was bathroom tile regrouting and fixing. We are already looking forward to hire Kevin for our next project. We completely trust him to a level that we just agree with whatever he says because we know that he suggests the best."

G S on November 2017

K H Custom Remodeling has the experience and knowledge necessary to make sure that your project is completed on time with quality service and workmanship. We will help you design your new space just the way you like it and we strive to complete each project on time and at or under budget. Our years of remodeling experience have given us the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish this from day one and throughout the duration of the project. Your satisfaction is important to us. Let us show you the difference true professionalism can mean to you. We are a family owned business and we want everything to be done 110%. It is all about the customer and what you want, plain and simple. Positive attitudes, responsible, reliable, fast and perfect! If you want professional work, positive attitudes, strive for perfection, clean work places, fast work and caring contractors, then you want us to do your work!

"Kevin just finished the forth project at our home. Every year we collect money and hire him. By now he has worked on two bathrooms and our kitchen. Putting new tiles in one bathroom including complete replacing the structure was accomplished so well to perfection. The project he just completed was bathroom tile regrouting and fixing. We are already looking forward to hire Kevin for our next project. We completely trust him to a level that we just agree with whatever he says because we know that he suggests the best."

G S on November 2017


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Elevation Excavation LLC
2088 Gribble Dr
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Elevation Excavation LLC
2088 Gribble Dr
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"They do what they say they will do!"

Jeff Y on December 2020

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"They do what they say they will do!"

Jeff Y on December 2020


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Donathan Designs LLC
1913 Grandview Rd
5.00(
6
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Donathan Designs LLC
1913 Grandview Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Donathan Designs LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Donathon Design were on site in a couple of hours. They evaluated the shed and took measurements, then gave me a fair price of its removal. The next day, they come back and removed the shed in a couple of hours. All I can say is these guys are awesome"

Matthew C on December 2024

Welcome to Donathan Designs LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Donathon Design were on site in a couple of hours. They evaluated the shed and took measurements, then gave me a fair price of its removal. The next day, they come back and removed the shed in a couple of hours. All I can say is these guys are awesome"

Matthew C on December 2024


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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC
6062 E COUNTY ROAD 300 N
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
SITE PREPS & MORE LLC
6062 E COUNTY ROAD 300 N
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 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. Call us today!

"Very polite and concerned that he left our house and yard clean."

Debbie M on July 2021

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. Call us today!

"Very polite and concerned that he left our house and yard clean."

Debbie M on July 2021


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2125 Montana Avenue
3.67(
9
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
2125 Montana Avenue
3.67(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1758 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent work. Easy to work with and got the job done quickly. Price was exactly as quoted."

Brian A on November 2023

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Excellent work. Easy to work with and got the job done quickly. Price was exactly as quoted."

Brian A on November 2023


Patriot Land Management
12275
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Patriot Land Management
12275
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
337 local quotes requested

Patriot Land Management can offer forestry mulching land clearing and can completely rid your property of unwanted vegetation for that finished park look. I also offer excavation services of all kinds such as grading for driveways, basements , building pads and ponds. We are a veteran owed and operated company,fully insured and bonded with 10 years experience.

"I typically do not make recommendations, but I will for Patriot Land Management. Brian showed up when he was suppose to, listened to what I wanted done, made some positive suggestions, and completed the work to perfection., even though it took multiple trips due to the weather. I will use Patriot in the future."

Jerry C on April 2024

Patriot Land Management can offer forestry mulching land clearing and can completely rid your property of unwanted vegetation for that finished park look. I also offer excavation services of all kinds such as grading for driveways, basements , building pads and ponds. We are a veteran owed and operated company,fully insured and bonded with 10 years experience.

"I typically do not make recommendations, but I will for Patriot Land Management. Brian showed up when he was suppose to, listened to what I wanted done, made some positive suggestions, and completed the work to perfection., even though it took multiple trips due to the weather. I will use Patriot in the future."

Jerry C on April 2024


Spray Tech foam insulators
140 Dell Acres Dr
5.00(
1
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Spray Tech foam insulators
140 Dell Acres Dr
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated foam insulation business serving southern Ohio and northern Kentucky. Call us for quality spray foam insulation at an affordable price!

"I cannot say enough good things about this company. They were professional and thorough from start to finish. Most affordable in comparison to any other companies I found. They customized everything I asked for and were very pleasant to work with. My family is thrilled with the results!"

Kelly M on August 2018

Family owned and operated foam insulation business serving southern Ohio and northern Kentucky. Call us for quality spray foam insulation at an affordable price!

"I cannot say enough good things about this company. They were professional and thorough from start to finish. Most affordable in comparison to any other companies I found. They customized everything I asked for and were very pleasant to work with. My family is thrilled with the results!"

Kelly M on August 2018


Myers Land Service
3359 Patterson Rd
No reviews
Myers Land Service
3359 Patterson Rd
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

Myers Land Service offers a broad range of excavation services. We are family owned and operated, doing our best to set a standard in this industry when it comes to customer service and delivery quality work.

Myers Land Service offers a broad range of excavation services. We are family owned and operated, doing our best to set a standard in this industry when it comes to customer service and delivery quality work.

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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