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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of excavating services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very responsive. Completed the job in good time."
Carrie D on February 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of excavating services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very responsive. Completed the job in good time."
Carrie D on February 2024
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"James is a conscientious, knowledgeable young man. A good bobcat operator as well."
guy p on August 2022
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job, but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you are going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"James is a conscientious, knowledgeable young man. A good bobcat operator as well."
guy p on August 2022
Located in Duluth Minnesota, Skyline Contractors offers services from general dirt work, driveways, land clearing, digging ponds, building pads, utilities, etc. we also do snow removal and plowing, as well as sanding for both commercial and residential.
"Very professional, completed work in a timely manner, cleared our property, put in a driveway and did our house pad, everything turned out exceptional. Would highly recommend and will use on future projects."
Brantley S on March 2025
Located in Duluth Minnesota, Skyline Contractors offers services from general dirt work, driveways, land clearing, digging ponds, building pads, utilities, etc. we also do snow removal and plowing, as well as sanding for both commercial and residential.
"Very professional, completed work in a timely manner, cleared our property, put in a driveway and did our house pad, everything turned out exceptional. Would highly recommend and will use on future projects."
Brantley S on March 2025
Welcome to Leigh Thomas Construction. In business since 1996, with over 26 years of experience, we take great pride in the quality of our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. We service all of Duluth and Carlton County. We specialize in a range of home improvement projects from remodeling, to roofing and custom carpentry.
"The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together."
Erica W on June 2024
Welcome to Leigh Thomas Construction. In business since 1996, with over 26 years of experience, we take great pride in the quality of our work and guarantee customer satisfaction. We service all of Duluth and Carlton County. We specialize in a range of home improvement projects from remodeling, to roofing and custom carpentry.
"The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together."
Erica W on June 2024
LEDGEROCK BUILDERS 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.
LEDGEROCK BUILDERS 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 are a family owned and operated company with 6 employees. We do take credit cards (master, discover, & visa)
We are a family owned and operated company with 6 employees. We do take credit cards (master, discover, & visa)
We are a small excavation company that mainly deals with driveway repair, New lawns and repair all the way to site clearing and care for your property including brush cutting. We have been in business for 3 years now and counting. We are owner/operator so you know we will do the best we can to make sure everything is up to your standards or even more.
We are a small excavation company that mainly deals with driveway repair, New lawns and repair all the way to site clearing and care for your property including brush cutting. We have been in business for 3 years now and counting. We are owner/operator so you know we will do the best we can to make sure everything is up to your standards or even more.
Sinko Excavating & Septic has served the Iron Range for over 20 years providing Septic Design, Installation, and Inspection. Locally owned and operated Sinko Excavating & Septic's services include: •
Sinko Excavating & Septic has served the Iron Range for over 20 years providing Septic Design, Installation, and Inspection. Locally owned and operated Sinko Excavating & Septic's services include: •
Excavating, Sewer & Septic Service - Design, Inspection and Installation, Water Lines, Asphalt Repair, Site Preparation, Demolition, supply and financing Sewer & Septic Service, Demolition Service, Sewer & Septic Inspection, Septic System Installation, Water Lines
Excavating, Sewer & Septic Service - Design, Inspection and Installation, Water Lines, Asphalt Repair, Site Preparation, Demolition, supply and financing Sewer & Septic Service, Demolition Service, Sewer & Septic Inspection, Septic System Installation, Water Lines
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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