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Avatar for Innovative Improvements, Inc.
Innovative Improvements, Inc.
3.5(
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Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"This company far exceeded my expectations. Highly professional, very friendly and trustworthy team who takes pride in their work and strives for customer satisfaction. Affordable, competitive pricing. Excellent work done your way; they don't make choices for you but will offer a suggestion if they feel there is a better way. They clean-up after themselves, and even go the extra mile such as transplanting bushes... I can't rave enough about them and will definitely be using LeClercs again. We couldn't be happier with the finished product."
Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Terra Firma Services
5.0(
5
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Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed some stump grinding done. He was professional and very reasonably priced and was able to fit me in quickly. Cleaned up after the job also which other estimates I had gotten did not include clean up. I also had him give me an estimate and will be coming back for landscaping cleanup, edging and mulching. Very hard worker, polite and professional. Would recommend!!"
Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
SMH Excavation & Property Maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

SMH Excavation & Property Maintenance 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.

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L&M EXCAVATION AND SNOWPLOWING LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

L&M excavation and snowplowing LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and\ncraftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide\nour employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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Fadale Enterprises, Inc.
4.5(
34
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Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was completed in short order. Basement is completely, FRP paneling was installed and looks great throughout. My only complaint is that there was a ton of concrete dust left behind, both in the basement and tracked through the family room. I would still recommend them."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
TruDirt, LLC
4.3(
14
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Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Tru Dirt (Nick), to finish the ground clearing and grade for my post-frame building. Nick provided great customer service in all aspects of the definition, he stood by the price of the job (no hidden cost), the work was done to my expectations and not the industry standard, and at the end of the day, the area looks awesome. I have recommended Nick and his company to others and would say the same: great job and experience."
Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tracks N Loads, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Ellicottville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Corbin delivered excellent service. He was able to level my yard off in a timely manner. Has good communication and gave accurate estimate and time-frame for how long the project would take to complete."
Response time2 days
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Ellicottville, 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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