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Avatar for Chameleon Property Services, LLC

Chameleon Property Services, LLC

PO Box 930
4.67(
21
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•Approved Pro

Chameleon Property Services, LLC

PO Box 930
4.67(
21
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Chameleon Property Services specializes in lawn care for both Residential and Commercial customers. We understand a lawn isn't just grass, it's dreams and memories.

"Fair prices"

Amanda H on March 2025

Chameleon Property Services specializes in lawn care for both Residential and Commercial customers. We understand a lawn isn't just grass, it's dreams and memories.

"Fair prices"

Amanda H on March 2025

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Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc

188 Hinds Road
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro

Lawrence Davis Contracting Inc

188 Hinds Road
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete b on October 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent. Our view has returned."

Pete b on October 2025

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Stevens Roofing & Siding

1126 Vermont Route 9
4.46(
35
)
•Approved Pro

Stevens Roofing & Siding

1126 Vermont Route 9
4.46(
35
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
41 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025

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LDS EXCAVATING

119 Fort Edward Rd,
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

LDS EXCAVATING

119 Fort Edward Rd,
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Our mission at LDS Excavating is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! LDS Excavating stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Great work, very professional m, job done in an efficient manner "

S V on September 2025

Our mission at LDS Excavating is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! LDS Excavating stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Great work, very professional m, job done in an efficient manner "

S V on September 2025

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Hickory Hollow Contracting

1038 Van Hosen Rd
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Hickory Hollow Contracting

1038 Van Hosen Rd
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Hickory Hollow Contracting! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! Our Roots Run Deep – Reliable craftsmanship in Masonry, Excavation, Foundation, Plumbing, and Remodeling. With a combined experience of over 25 years in residential and commercial contracting, we have confidence in our work. Give us a call today!

"Punctual, polite, clean. Job was done as per discussion. Job site looked great and as if there were no renovations just made. "

Chelsea B on August 2025

Welcome to Hickory Hollow Contracting! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! Our Roots Run Deep – Reliable craftsmanship in Masonry, Excavation, Foundation, Plumbing, and Remodeling. With a combined experience of over 25 years in residential and commercial contracting, we have confidence in our work. Give us a call today!

"Punctual, polite, clean. Job was done as per discussion. Job site looked great and as if there were no renovations just made. "

Chelsea B on August 2025

Keith Lezatte

56 Plank Rd
5.00(
13
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Keith Lezatte

56 Plank Rd
5.00(
13
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Excavating

"Keith and is crew are amazing. Job went better than planned. We highly recommend Keith, he is honest, skilled, and reliable."

shanise k on December 2021

Excavating

"Keith and is crew are amazing. Job went better than planned. We highly recommend Keith, he is honest, skilled, and reliable."

shanise k on December 2021

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Creative Designs Kitchens

36 Elm St
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Creative Designs Kitchens

36 Elm St
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

We accept all major credit cards,cash and checks. Full team to get your project done in a reasonable time. Free Measurements and Quotes. Additional service area: surrounding areas as far as Albany.

We accept all major credit cards,cash and checks. Full team to get your project done in a reasonable time. Free Measurements and Quotes. Additional service area: surrounding areas as far as Albany.

County Line Contracting

221 Charleston St
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County Line Contracting

221 Charleston St
No reviews yet

At County Line Contracting we are your Land Management Experts. Working with private land owners, developers and municipalities in and around the Capital Region. With many years of experience specializing in all aspects of land clearing, excavation, and forestry mulching. Providing top quality work at affordable prices.

At County Line Contracting we are your Land Management Experts. Working with private land owners, developers and municipalities in and around the Capital Region. With many years of experience specializing in all aspects of land clearing, excavation, and forestry mulching. Providing top quality work at affordable prices.

KEN MORRIS & SONS EXCAVATING

1590 RT 9
4.33(
9
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KEN MORRIS & SONS EXCAVATING

1590 RT 9
4.33(
9
)
Customers say: True professional
"I ordered a top soil and got gravel like soil That’s cheating"

Abhinaya B on April 2023

"I ordered a top soil and got gravel like soil That’s cheating"

Abhinaya B on April 2023

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise

3 Elm St
1.00(
1
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S.Y.N.N. Enterprise

3 Elm St
1.00(
1
)
20 years of experience

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise is a women owned, sole proprietor business. Offering general contracting services, home remodeling and repair. I offer free and fair estimates. Payment plans and referral bonuses. I have been in business for myself for 7 yrs. Helping my community is very important to me, so I use all local sub contractors and small business owner.

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise is a women owned, sole proprietor business. Offering general contracting services, home remodeling and repair. I offer free and fair estimates. Payment plans and referral bonuses. I have been in business for myself for 7 yrs. Helping my community is very important to me, so I use all local sub contractors and small business owner.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in East Greenbush, 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.

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