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Westerfield Excavating

9105 W River Rd
5.00(
9
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Westerfield Excavating

9105 W River Rd
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Westerfield Excavating is a family owned local business located in the heart of Southern Indiana. We have over 12 years of experience in all things excavation. Our services include general excavation, concrete, land clearing, site development, hauling materials, brush cutting, and more! Our mission at Westerfield Excavating is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our customers. We pride ourselves on our communication with customers from start to finish, affordability, and efficiency. We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that is sure to please. Call us today to quote your upcoming project!

"Harvey Westerfeld graded and added 5 loads of dirt in my yard to level and and added grass and straw in my yard. he did a excellent job. just what i needed. nice guy and help he used. will use him again and recomend them to other people. good job. thank you. thomas n baumgart."

thomas b on July 2024

Westerfield Excavating is a family owned local business located in the heart of Southern Indiana. We have over 12 years of experience in all things excavation. Our services include general excavation, concrete, land clearing, site development, hauling materials, brush cutting, and more! Our mission at Westerfield Excavating is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our customers. We pride ourselves on our communication with customers from start to finish, affordability, and efficiency. We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that is sure to please. Call us today to quote your upcoming project!

"Harvey Westerfeld graded and added 5 loads of dirt in my yard to level and and added grass and straw in my yard. he did a excellent job. just what i needed. nice guy and help he used. will use him again and recomend them to other people. good job. thank you. thomas n baumgart."

thomas b on July 2024


Concrete Perfection, LLC

1277 Carroll Gentry Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Concrete Perfection, LLC

1277 Carroll Gentry Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"A very professional and courteous company. Communication was superior. Ken worked tirelessly to complete the job as requested. The work was excellent and they did a great job of cleaning up after. If I ever need more concrete work I will hire Ken. Thank you Ken."

John S on December 2021

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"A very professional and courteous company. Communication was superior. Ken worked tirelessly to complete the job as requested. The work was excellent and they did a great job of cleaning up after. If I ever need more concrete work I will hire Ken. Thank you Ken."

John S on December 2021


Gries Property Management

6800 North Posey County Line Road
5.00(
3
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Gries Property Management

6800 North Posey County Line Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Gries Property Management is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"These guys hustle. Knowledgeable and careful. Polite and trustworthy in and around my home. I will hire them again."

Sherrianne S on June 2019

Gries Property Management is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"These guys hustle. Knowledgeable and careful. Polite and trustworthy in and around my home. I will hire them again."

Sherrianne S on June 2019


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Next Gen Earthworks

677 W County Road 975S
5.00(
5
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Next Gen Earthworks

677 W County Road 975S
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024

Next Gen offers driveway maintenance and repair. Brush and tree clearing. Utility hook up and repair. Site preparation and demolition. Although the Next Gen name is fairly new. We are not new to the excavating scene. We branched off from another family owned and We pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. Ensuring the customer gets quality work.

"Showed up early to start on time. Did a professional job at an affordable price!"

Preston M on June 2024


Marshall Earthworks LLC

1337 County Road 800 E
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Marshall Earthworks LLC

1337 County Road 800 E
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10 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your excavation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!


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B&H Contracting LLC

11148 East 700 South
5.00(
1
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B&H Contracting LLC

11148 East 700 South
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
43 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We specialize in general construction, interior and exterior remodeling, as well as concrete. We are a team of 2 that get the job done right and in a timely manner. We know materials are expensive which is why we are fair on price to not kill the bank.

"Did very clean and quick work made everything they did look easy "

Austyn H on July 2025

We specialize in general construction, interior and exterior remodeling, as well as concrete. We are a team of 2 that get the job done right and in a timely manner. We know materials are expensive which is why we are fair on price to not kill the bank.

"Did very clean and quick work made everything they did look easy "

Austyn H on July 2025


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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

515 PEPPLE AVE
1.00(
1
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Bushwhacker Excavating and Forestry Management

515 PEPPLE AVE
1.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
14 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025

We are 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. 30 + years experience!

"Nasty man. Did half the job then quit. Berated his boy the whole day on the job then ran and quit when he screwed up twice. Tore the hell up out of my yard. Run from this horrible person."

Paul B on August 2025


Paulson Earthworks LLC

3277 Smith Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Paulson Earthworks LLC

3277 Smith Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

Site prep is one of the most crucial parts of construction. Without effective land clearing or excavation work, your final structure could be unstable. Fortunately, we have a trusted site prep team you can count on. Paulson Earthworks offers construction site preparation services for customers in Boonville, Evansville, IN and the Tri-State area. From reworking building pads to moving dirt, we’ll make sure your land is 100% ready for construction. We’ll handle your entire site prep project from start to finish. You can book a consultation with our team by calling 812-453-7634 now.

"I’ve known Mr. Paulson for many years and he is a professional on and off his equipment. From understanding the customer’s vision to his attention to detail at projects end he will not disappoint."

Jason B on January 2025

Site prep is one of the most crucial parts of construction. Without effective land clearing or excavation work, your final structure could be unstable. Fortunately, we have a trusted site prep team you can count on. Paulson Earthworks offers construction site preparation services for customers in Boonville, Evansville, IN and the Tri-State area. From reworking building pads to moving dirt, we’ll make sure your land is 100% ready for construction. We’ll handle your entire site prep project from start to finish. You can book a consultation with our team by calling 812-453-7634 now.

"I’ve known Mr. Paulson for many years and he is a professional on and off his equipment. From understanding the customer’s vision to his attention to detail at projects end he will not disappoint."

Jason B on January 2025


Browns Landscaping and Excavation

305 Restivo Avenue
5.00(
5
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Browns Landscaping and Excavation

305 Restivo Avenue
5.00(
5
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Browns Landscaping & Excavation specializes in demolition services, landscaping/hardscaping, dirt work needs. We are a small family owned business started by Tyler Brown in 2022. Tyler Brown is an owner-operator.

"Super job! Raked, trimmed and cleaned up my mothers entire property. Got everything looking great. We highly recommend."

Dave Z on September 2023

Browns Landscaping & Excavation specializes in demolition services, landscaping/hardscaping, dirt work needs. We are a small family owned business started by Tyler Brown in 2022. Tyler Brown is an owner-operator.

"Super job! Raked, trimmed and cleaned up my mothers entire property. Got everything looking great. We highly recommend."

Dave Z on September 2023


Concrete Tech

2221 Washington Ave
3.00(
10
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Concrete Tech

2221 Washington Ave
3.00(
10
)
Customers say: Terrific value
17 years of experience

Concrete Tech is a versatile concrete contracting company that focuses on anything having to do with concrete. Based out of Evansville, IN. Check us out www.concretetech.us. Residential and Commercial

"Disaster. Blames every single problem on his employees and the customer (see responses to other reviews). Have to pay $1200 to repair the yard he destroyed and the fence he ripped apart. Still have to repair the unbelievably bad seal job on both, the new and older concrete."

Bryan H on April 2018

Concrete Tech is a versatile concrete contracting company that focuses on anything having to do with concrete. Based out of Evansville, IN. Check us out www.concretetech.us. Residential and Commercial

"Disaster. Blames every single problem on his employees and the customer (see responses to other reviews). Have to pay $1200 to repair the yard he destroyed and the fence he ripped apart. Still have to repair the unbelievably bad seal job on both, the new and older concrete."

Bryan H on April 2018

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Evansville, IN

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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