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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Emerald Isle

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Trimco Builders
PO Box 44
4.47(
35
)
Approved Pro
Trimco Builders
PO Box 44
4.47(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. 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!

"The house I had Audra clean had not been cleaned in several years. What a mess and she met the challenge with a great attitude and did a very good job. Many thanks for showing up when she said she would and doing a nice job."

Terry C on May 2020

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. 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!

"The house I had Audra clean had not been cleaned in several years. What a mess and she met the challenge with a great attitude and did a very good job. Many thanks for showing up when she said she would and doing a nice job."

Terry C on May 2020


Avatar for ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
1328 Livingston Chapel Rd
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
1328 Livingston Chapel Rd
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 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.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022

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.

"I very much appreciated Davidâ s willingness to work with me on timing of the project and even had to change our plans when Hurricane Ian made its way through NC."

Karen M on October 2022


Fast Lane Contracting
168 Harris Street
4.88(
40
)
Approved Pro
Fast Lane Contracting
168 Harris Street
4.88(
40
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Fast Lane Contracting LLC is a small, local company committed to excellence and attention to detail in every aspect of our business. As a husband-and-wife team, we have over 30 years of experience in the construction and grading field. We are hands on and work directly with our customers to ensure the quality of our job and the satisfaction of our customers, all work is completed by us, not contracted out to others. We are adept in designing and implementing landscapes, hardscapes and drainage systems. Please contact us for a free onsite consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

"Fast and completed as described"

robert b on May 2024

Fast Lane Contracting LLC is a small, local company committed to excellence and attention to detail in every aspect of our business. As a husband-and-wife team, we have over 30 years of experience in the construction and grading field. We are hands on and work directly with our customers to ensure the quality of our job and the satisfaction of our customers, all work is completed by us, not contracted out to others. We are adept in designing and implementing landscapes, hardscapes and drainage systems. Please contact us for a free onsite consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!

"Fast and completed as described"

robert b on May 2024


Bear Contracting
1712 Trent Blvd
No reviews
Bear Contracting
1712 Trent Blvd
No reviews
12 years of experience

Offers construction services to home owners, commercial builders, residential builders and land developers. licensed to do septic installation.

Offers construction services to home owners, commercial builders, residential builders and land developers. licensed to do septic installation.


Clarks Excavating
No reviews
Clarks Excavating
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

I am Aaron iv been doing land clearing and demolition and dirt work for 7+ years. I started out small and still a small operation till today. Looking forward to helping more people with there needs.

I am Aaron iv been doing land clearing and demolition and dirt work for 7+ years. I started out small and still a small operation till today. Looking forward to helping more people with there needs.


On The Level Contracting & Design
P O Box 3442
5.00(
2
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On The Level Contracting & Design
P O Box 3442
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

On the Level Contracting & Design, located in Topsail Beach, North Carolina, has been in the business of home transformation since 1986. We are residential renovators specializing in sustainable remodeling. Our focus, wherever possible, utilizing renewable, reusable, sustainable building products and practices. We pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge, so that we can maximize return on investment of time, money and energy for our clients.

On the Level Contracting & Design, located in Topsail Beach, North Carolina, has been in the business of home transformation since 1986. We are residential renovators specializing in sustainable remodeling. Our focus, wherever possible, utilizing renewable, reusable, sustainable building products and practices. We pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge, so that we can maximize return on investment of time, money and energy for our clients.


Yes, I fix that 24hr Handyman
1462 Sarecta Rd.
No reviews
Yes, I fix that 24hr Handyman
1462 Sarecta Rd.
No reviews
12 years of experience

Handyman service with 24hr emergency service.

Handyman service with 24hr emergency service.


Culpepper Directional Drilling Services
1475 Country Club Rd
5.00(
1
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Culpepper Directional Drilling Services
1475 Country Club Rd
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Culpepper Directional Drilling Services installs underground wire, pipe, cable or tubing without trenching. We work for homeowners, commercial property managers and as a subcontractor to construction and utilities companies.

Culpepper Directional Drilling Services installs underground wire, pipe, cable or tubing without trenching. We work for homeowners, commercial property managers and as a subcontractor to construction and utilities companies.


Shamrock Waterproofing
6021 Glenthorne Dr
4.81(
119
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Shamrock Waterproofing
6021 Glenthorne Dr
4.81(
119
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving the Triangle area since 1992 Licensed and Insured. Residential and Commercial. Lowest Price Guaranteed. Interior and Exterior Systems. Lifetime Warranty FREE ESTIMATES

"These people are totally useless. I called and spoke to someone who said someone else would get back to me to schedule an appointmet. I waited a week but did not hear from them so I callled again. I got an answering machine and left a message. Again, no call back. Don't waste your time with this company."

DAVID K on February 2023

Serving the Triangle area since 1992 Licensed and Insured. Residential and Commercial. Lowest Price Guaranteed. Interior and Exterior Systems. Lifetime Warranty FREE ESTIMATES

"These people are totally useless. I called and spoke to someone who said someone else would get back to me to schedule an appointmet. I waited a week but did not hear from them so I callled again. I got an answering machine and left a message. Again, no call back. Don't waste your time with this company."

DAVID K on February 2023


Jerry Jackson Construction
145 Wallace Rd
No reviews
Jerry Jackson Construction
145 Wallace Rd
No reviews
47 years of experience

With over 35 years of experience we clear land, dig trenches, haul (sand, topsoil, and gravel), install septic tanks and drain lines (with level 4 installers licences), put in driveways, bushhog, landscape yards, build baulk heads, and cut down trees.

With over 35 years of experience we clear land, dig trenches, haul (sand, topsoil, and gravel), install septic tanks and drain lines (with level 4 installers licences), put in driveways, bushhog, landscape yards, build baulk heads, and cut down trees.

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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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