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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Ellijay

Avatar for GBD Excavating, LLC
GBD Excavating, LLC
P.O. Box 5456
5.00(
2
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GBD Excavating, LLC
P.O. Box 5456
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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.

"Fantastic experience, great customer service, and amazing quality. The site looks better than I expected and I look forward to doing more work with them."

Stephen N on September 2024

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.

"Fantastic experience, great customer service, and amazing quality. The site looks better than I expected and I look forward to doing more work with them."

Stephen N on September 2024


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GAC Services, LLC
2042 Shinbone Valley Road
4.94(
9
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GAC Services, LLC
2042 Shinbone Valley Road
4.94(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
62 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

At GAC Services LLC, we proudly provide high-quality excavation, site management, and utility services tailored to residential and commercial needs. Our services include excavation and trenching, grading and land management, land clearing and debris removal, landscaping and hardscaping, concrete and pavers installation, and safety bollard installation. With over a decade of experience, we prioritize precision, safety, and customer satisfaction, using advanced tools and techniques to deliver exceptional results. Whether you're preparing a site, managing drainage, or enhancing your property’s aesthetic and functionality, GAC Services LLC is committed to exceeding expectations. We specialize in efficient and reliable solutions designed to meet your unique project needs, ensuring your vision becomes reality. 📞 423-356-4066 | 📧 gacservicellc@gmail.com 🌐 www.gacservicesllc.com

"I am very happy with the work that was done. I would hire Austin again, Austin really knows what he is doing, he did an outstanding job of working within my budget. Jerry in Rome"

Jerry N on May 2025

At GAC Services LLC, we proudly provide high-quality excavation, site management, and utility services tailored to residential and commercial needs. Our services include excavation and trenching, grading and land management, land clearing and debris removal, landscaping and hardscaping, concrete and pavers installation, and safety bollard installation. With over a decade of experience, we prioritize precision, safety, and customer satisfaction, using advanced tools and techniques to deliver exceptional results. Whether you're preparing a site, managing drainage, or enhancing your property’s aesthetic and functionality, GAC Services LLC is committed to exceeding expectations. We specialize in efficient and reliable solutions designed to meet your unique project needs, ensuring your vision becomes reality. 📞 423-356-4066 | 📧 gacservicellc@gmail.com 🌐 www.gacservicesllc.com

"I am very happy with the work that was done. I would hire Austin again, Austin really knows what he is doing, he did an outstanding job of working within my budget. Jerry in Rome"

Jerry N on May 2025


Turner & Son Grading
3443 Antioch Church Rd
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Turner & Son Grading
3443 Antioch Church Rd
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17 local quotes requested
1 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.

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.


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Blue Mountain Home And Property Service LLC
220 Deer Lane
5.00(
3
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Blue Mountain Home And Property Service LLC
220 Deer Lane
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
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.

"Work was professional and prompt. Will definitely ask for work on other home projects."

Carlos M on April 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.

"Work was professional and prompt. Will definitely ask for work on other home projects."

Carlos M on April 2025


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Superior Land Services
58 Greiling Farm View Rd
5.00(
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Superior Land Services
58 Greiling Farm View Rd
5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent job!!! arrived early n stayed late til job was finished, polite young man. I highly recommend this company and actually I have him doing other work for me. It was a pleasure doing business with him!!!"

Denis G on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent job!!! arrived early n stayed late til job was finished, polite young man. I highly recommend this company and actually I have him doing other work for me. It was a pleasure doing business with him!!!"

Denis G on April 2025


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Wildrootz
42 Circle Stone Rd
5.00(
3
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Wildrootz
42 Circle Stone Rd
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

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


Earthy Shock
77 Falcon Brook Dr.
5.00(
3
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Earthy Shock
77 Falcon Brook Dr.
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
266 local quotes requested

We offer professional final grading, regular grading, lot clearing, and specialize in forestry mulching and land management. With competitive pricing, we pride ourselves on being a man of our word—always on time and committed to delivering on promises.

"I had some serious drainage issues. Earth Shock came in and correct a very big issue. What seemed impossible was corrected quickly and professionally. Michael made some suggestions that worked out to perfection. The crew was on time, concise, and clean. Will use this team again without hesitation!"

Chip m on January 2025

We offer professional final grading, regular grading, lot clearing, and specialize in forestry mulching and land management. With competitive pricing, we pride ourselves on being a man of our word—always on time and committed to delivering on promises.

"I had some serious drainage issues. Earth Shock came in and correct a very big issue. What seemed impossible was corrected quickly and professionally. Michael made some suggestions that worked out to perfection. The crew was on time, concise, and clean. Will use this team again without hesitation!"

Chip m on January 2025


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Carroll Brothers Grading
3343 Georgia 52
4.14(
7
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Carroll Brothers Grading
3343 Georgia 52
4.14(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
104 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

We do grading, excavating and site clearing. . The Carroll brothers have been in the grading business since 1997 and started their own company in 2019. With over 20 years of experience in projects ranging from site clearing to major grading , excavation and backfill, we look forward to earning your business.

"Work was professional and timely. I’d definitely hire these guys again."

Mark S on November 2024

We do grading, excavating and site clearing. . The Carroll brothers have been in the grading business since 1997 and started their own company in 2019. With over 20 years of experience in projects ranging from site clearing to major grading , excavation and backfill, we look forward to earning your business.

"Work was professional and timely. I’d definitely hire these guys again."

Mark S on November 2024


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Inov8 Excavation
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Inov8 Excavation
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
332 local quotes requested

Inov8 Fabrication and Excavation. We specialize in metal fabrication as well as all aspects of sitework, excavation, earthwork and various concrete projects. Our metal fabrication team members are experts in all sorts of metal types and uses to include custom gates, fencing and entries. We own our own excavation equipment and self perform all our work. We have significant experience in large scale site clearing, utility trenching and sewer work as well smaller excavation and sitework projects including residential property regrading, sink hole remediation and any other tasks requiring earthwork and excavation.  We will even use our equipment to move those heavy items you can’t budge. Our estimates are free, timely and competitive. Give us a call! 

"The service was wonderful, and they did an awesome job."

Michael B on August 2022

Inov8 Fabrication and Excavation. We specialize in metal fabrication as well as all aspects of sitework, excavation, earthwork and various concrete projects. Our metal fabrication team members are experts in all sorts of metal types and uses to include custom gates, fencing and entries. We own our own excavation equipment and self perform all our work. We have significant experience in large scale site clearing, utility trenching and sewer work as well smaller excavation and sitework projects including residential property regrading, sink hole remediation and any other tasks requiring earthwork and excavation.  We will even use our equipment to move those heavy items you can’t budge. Our estimates are free, timely and competitive. Give us a call! 

"The service was wonderful, and they did an awesome job."

Michael B on August 2022


A Best Brick Pavers LLC
424 Ashbourne Dr.
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A Best Brick Pavers LLC
424 Ashbourne Dr.
No reviews
20 years of experience

Specialized in brick driveways, sidewalks, patios, pool decks, pool coping, fire pits, seating and retaining walls, shadow boxes, deco drains, and steps for over 10 years.

Specialized in brick driveways, sidewalks, patios, pool decks, pool coping, fire pits, seating and retaining walls, shadow boxes, deco drains, and steps for over 10 years.

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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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