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All-Access Construction & Remodeling, LLC
4057 Hillsboro Hematite Road
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All-Access Construction & Remodeling, LLC
4057 Hillsboro Hematite Road
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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Full Servcie General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Including Construction Document Preparation and Construction Project Management. Our specialty is Residential and Commercial Excavation Projects- Building Site - Preparation and Clearing, Major and Minor land grading & re-sloping, and basement drain channels installations. , 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.

Full Servcie General Contractor with over 20 years experience in the construction industry. Including Construction Document Preparation and Construction Project Management. Our specialty is Residential and Commercial Excavation Projects- Building Site - Preparation and Clearing, Major and Minor land grading & re-sloping, and basement drain channels installations. , 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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JGW Demo & Excavation
643 Colebrook Dr
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
JGW Demo & Excavation
643 Colebrook Dr
5.00(
3
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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
3 years of experience

JGW Demo & Excavation, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. Please give us a call for all of your land management needs. Serious inquiries only.

"Jack is a great communicator. Kept me updated throughout the process. His attention to detail was amazing, he finished the project and left a clean work site when complete. I will definitely hire him again."

Ashley M on September 2024

JGW Demo & Excavation, proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. Please give us a call for all of your land management needs. Serious inquiries only.

"Jack is a great communicator. Kept me updated throughout the process. His attention to detail was amazing, he finished the project and left a clean work site when complete. I will definitely hire him again."

Ashley M on September 2024


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Lone Oak Excavation
1567 Madison 9247
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Lone Oak Excavation
1567 Madison 9247
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Lone Oak Excavation- 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Good work and good prices"

Aiden D on May 2025

Lone Oak Excavation- 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Good work and good prices"

Aiden D on May 2025


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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
5437 Highway D
5.00(
5
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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
5437 Highway D
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
34 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

J&D Forestry Services, LLC is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing top-tier forestry and excavation solutions with integrity, precision, and professionalism. Our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise, specializing in excavation, land clearing, and stump removal. As a veteran-owned company, we uphold values such as discipline, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in every project we undertake.

"Great work! Huge job and he completed it perfectly to our expectations. Would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of work (large stump removal) done on their property"

Pamela D on April 2025

J&D Forestry Services, LLC is a veteran-owned business dedicated to providing top-tier forestry and excavation solutions with integrity, precision, and professionalism. Our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise, specializing in excavation, land clearing, and stump removal. As a veteran-owned company, we uphold values such as discipline, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in every project we undertake.

"Great work! Huge job and he completed it perfectly to our expectations. Would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of work (large stump removal) done on their property"

Pamela D on April 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4806 Trade Access Blvd
4.48(
960
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Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4806 Trade Access Blvd
4.48(
960
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2430 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Very professional service, and great customer service."

Janet H on April 2025


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Power 2 Construction & Remodeling
10148 Buckeye Rd
4.72(
29
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Power 2 Construction & Remodeling
10148 Buckeye Rd
4.72(
29
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
519 local quotes requested

Transform your home with Power 2 Construction & Remodeling. Our expert team in St. Louis specializes in remodeling and excavating, delivering top-notch service and exceptional results. Contact us today to bring your home projects to life.

"We have been completely satisfied and impressed with the planning and subsequent work provided by Power 2 Construction! They truly listened to every question, concern, and vision I had for our project. They were polite and conscientious throughout, the subcontractors they hired for the project above par. We never felt uneasy with anyone that entered our home. The end result is absolutely gorgeous and exceeded my own expectations! We will be pursuing a second phase to our project and look forward to working with Power 2 Construction through completion!"

Tammy B on May 2025

Transform your home with Power 2 Construction & Remodeling. Our expert team in St. Louis specializes in remodeling and excavating, delivering top-notch service and exceptional results. Contact us today to bring your home projects to life.

"We have been completely satisfied and impressed with the planning and subsequent work provided by Power 2 Construction! They truly listened to every question, concern, and vision I had for our project. They were polite and conscientious throughout, the subcontractors they hired for the project above par. We never felt uneasy with anyone that entered our home. The end result is absolutely gorgeous and exceeded my own expectations! We will be pursuing a second phase to our project and look forward to working with Power 2 Construction through completion!"

Tammy B on May 2025


G.E.K. Contractors, LLC
1484 Klahs Lane
No reviews
G.E.K. Contractors, LLC
1484 Klahs Lane
No reviews
39 years of experience

G.E.K. Contractors LLC employees are dedicated concrete professionals. Proficient in all types and techniques of concrete. We are family owned and operated since 1986. Our billing procedures are 30% at onset and balance upon completion.

G.E.K. Contractors LLC employees are dedicated concrete professionals. Proficient in all types and techniques of concrete. We are family owned and operated since 1986. Our billing procedures are 30% at onset and balance upon completion.


QUALITY WATERPROOFING
200 S Elam Ave
4.92(
13
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QUALITY WATERPROOFING
200 S Elam Ave
4.92(
13
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving St. Louis since 1955.

"I hired Quality Waterproofing to extend a buried downspout/sump pump drain that was poorly placed by a competitor 4 years ago. The competitor placed the pop up drain 10 feet from the house in a low spot, which created a swamp. Quality did an A+ job fixing the problem. They were timely, professional and UNDER budget. Very honest and high quality work. They even did some extra sodding and dirt work at no charge."

Jeffrey D on April 2020

Serving St. Louis since 1955.

"I hired Quality Waterproofing to extend a buried downspout/sump pump drain that was poorly placed by a competitor 4 years ago. The competitor placed the pop up drain 10 feet from the house in a low spot, which created a swamp. Quality did an A+ job fixing the problem. They were timely, professional and UNDER budget. Very honest and high quality work. They even did some extra sodding and dirt work at no charge."

Jeffrey D on April 2020


Landmasters
2731 Treston Ave
No reviews
Landmasters
2731 Treston Ave
No reviews

Most jobs require 1/2 down, Balance on completion Every job is different. sub-contracting when needed.

Most jobs require 1/2 down, Balance on completion Every job is different. sub-contracting when needed.


Topps Asphalt Inc
11502 Dorsett Rd
3.92(
12
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Topps Asphalt Inc
11502 Dorsett Rd
3.92(
12
)
Customers say: Terrific value
40 years of experience

Additional phones - (636) 447-1679, (314) 576-6006, (314) 739-3993.

Additional phones - (636) 447-1679, (314) 576-6006, (314) 739-3993.

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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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