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GBD Excavating, LLC

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GBD Excavating, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are family owned and operated, with experience and licensing to tackle all your outdoor needs. Offering a complete range of services including, but not limited to, excavating, septic, drainage, demolition, footings, and land maintenance.

"The guys were super professional and efficient grading my driveway. It looks amazing and is exactly what I said I wanted. "

Dakota A on November 2025

We are family owned and operated, with experience and licensing to tackle all your outdoor needs. Offering a complete range of services including, but not limited to, excavating, septic, drainage, demolition, footings, and land maintenance.

"The guys were super professional and efficient grading my driveway. It looks amazing and is exactly what I said I wanted. "

Dakota A on November 2025


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Blue Ridge Home Improvement, LLC

4.34(
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Blue Ridge Home Improvement, LLC

4.34(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Blue Ridge Home Improvement LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. 18 years plus of experience

"Blue Ridge Home Improvement came out the next day after contacting them for an estimate, took measurements and sent me a contract the next day, that is the last contact I have had with them. It has been 2 months since I signed the contract and I have emailed them twice with no response. Company has no integrity."

Tom B on June 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Blue Ridge Home Improvement LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. 18 years plus of experience

"Blue Ridge Home Improvement came out the next day after contacting them for an estimate, took measurements and sent me a contract the next day, that is the last contact I have had with them. It has been 2 months since I signed the contract and I have emailed them twice with no response. Company has no integrity."

Tom B on June 2025


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Patterson Construction

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Patterson Construction

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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with.


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S & E Grading

5.00(
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S & E Grading

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to S & E Grading, proudly serving Talking Rock and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"They were very professional and got my project done ahead of time. The pricing was lower than I would have expected. Overall very pleased with S&E grading."

Austin P on February 2022

Welcome to S & E Grading, proudly serving Talking Rock and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"They were very professional and got my project done ahead of time. The pricing was lower than I would have expected. Overall very pleased with S&E grading."

Austin P on February 2022


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Lozanos Grading LLC

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Lozanos Grading LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Free onsite estimate

Lozano Flooring is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Mario and his crew were fantastic! They over exceeded my expectations. They all worked very hard and got the job done way faster than I anticipated. He even showed me proof of concept w/ the drain installs. I love my land now because of his group! He even sent me a drone video of finished job. So helpful."

Lisa F on August 2025

Lozano Flooring is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Mario and his crew were fantastic! They over exceeded my expectations. They all worked very hard and got the job done way faster than I anticipated. He even showed me proof of concept w/ the drain installs. I love my land now because of his group! He even sent me a drone video of finished job. So helpful."

Lisa F on August 2025


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Keys Site Development

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Keys Site Development

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Chris and his team were quick, professional, and did a great job. Will definitely recommend them to the neighbors."

Sanquil J on October 2025

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.

"Chris and his team were quick, professional, and did a great job. Will definitely recommend them to the neighbors."

Sanquil J on October 2025


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Parker's Grading & Design

4.60(
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Parker's Grading & Design

4.60(
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Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Parker's Landscape & Design, LLC, 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.

"Parker was fantastic. He fit usbinto the schedule super quick and went above on beyond on what was asked."

Nate L on September 2025

At Parker's Landscape & Design, LLC, 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.

"Parker was fantastic. He fit usbinto the schedule super quick and went above on beyond on what was asked."

Nate L on September 2025


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Wildrootz

5.00(
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Wildrootz

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

At company , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Super nice guys! Best prices around. They respond quickly and get the job done right."

Lensey B on April 2024

At company , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"Super nice guys! Best prices around. They respond quickly and get the job done right."

Lensey B on April 2024


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Summit Land Development, LLC.

5.00(
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Summit Land Development, LLC.

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Welcome to Summit Land Development, LLC.! Summit Contracting is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"These guys did a great job! As soon as I put the post out that I need work done, Scott called me immediately and was on site to look at the job first thing the very next morning. He gave me a fair estimate and was a very nice guy! I honestly had other quotes that were cheaper than these guys, but their prompt response is what got them the job! Now that I’ve seen their work, they will be getting a call whenever I might need something else done, or if I have a friend in need of work as well. I highly recommend them!! Thanks again guys!!"

David P on December 2025

Welcome to Summit Land Development, LLC.! Summit Contracting is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"These guys did a great job! As soon as I put the post out that I need work done, Scott called me immediately and was on site to look at the job first thing the very next morning. He gave me a fair estimate and was a very nice guy! I honestly had other quotes that were cheaper than these guys, but their prompt response is what got them the job! Now that I’ve seen their work, they will be getting a call whenever I might need something else done, or if I have a friend in need of work as well. I highly recommend them!! Thanks again guys!!"

David P on December 2025


Mitch Hasty Construction and Demolition LLC

5.00(
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Mitch Hasty Construction and Demolition LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Have major storm damage or just need some demolition construction cleaned up? Call Mitch Hasty Construction and Demolition for all your demolition and grading or resloping needs. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to our customers. Please allow us the opportunity to earn your business.

"Mitch arrived in a timely manner. He completed my project as he advised he would. He gave us a more than fair price for job assigned! Very professional and courteous."

Paul L on June 2025

Have major storm damage or just need some demolition construction cleaned up? Call Mitch Hasty Construction and Demolition for all your demolition and grading or resloping needs. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to our customers. Please allow us the opportunity to earn your business.

"Mitch arrived in a timely manner. He completed my project as he advised he would. He gave us a more than fair price for job assigned! Very professional and courteous."

Paul L on June 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Ellijay, 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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