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Big rock land management

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Big rock land management

5.00(
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18 local quotes requested
5 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 the start to the 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 were having issues with water retention. After looking over the area, we decided to remove about 4 inches of dirt around the house grading down as it went. This made a moat that emptied into the ditch. We also had two mounds of dirt moved, a decline added to the back porch and an area scraped and leveled for our beehives. Price was fair and work was excellent. "

Aja H on July 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 the start to the 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 were having issues with water retention. After looking over the area, we decided to remove about 4 inches of dirt around the house grading down as it went. This made a moat that emptied into the ditch. We also had two mounds of dirt moved, a decline added to the back porch and an area scraped and leveled for our beehives. Price was fair and work was excellent. "

Aja H on July 2025


Savador Trucking & Demolition

4.00(
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Savador Trucking & Demolition

4.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

Savador Trucking & Demolition is 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.

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Tony S on March 2017

Savador Trucking & Demolition is 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.

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Tony S on March 2017


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Big Ts Land Clearing

5.00(
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Big Ts Land Clearing

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

With over 7 years of hands on experience. We are here to help you with any Demolition, Dirt work, Land Clearing, Haul off, Excavation, Forestry, Mulching, Fence line clearing, and more Small business owner for over twenty years. Owner operator Licensed and insured New and Well maintained equipment.

"Excellent. Great communication. Sound advice. Well worth the money to get it done correctly and with no detail spared. Perfectionism crew. Courteous and respectful. Best value. Would definitely use them for routine maintenance too."

Leslie L on February 2025

With over 7 years of hands on experience. We are here to help you with any Demolition, Dirt work, Land Clearing, Haul off, Excavation, Forestry, Mulching, Fence line clearing, and more Small business owner for over twenty years. Owner operator Licensed and insured New and Well maintained equipment.

"Excellent. Great communication. Sound advice. Well worth the money to get it done correctly and with no detail spared. Perfectionism crew. Courteous and respectful. Best value. Would definitely use them for routine maintenance too."

Leslie L on February 2025


WheyCal Construction

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WheyCal Construction

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WheyCal Construction is 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. We have 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

WheyCal Construction is 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. We have 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


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Rafter Z Construction and Land Services

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Rafter Z Construction and Land Services

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3 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! Give us a call or text and we’ll help you with your next project!

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! Give us a call or text and we’ll help you with your next project!


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Firefly Earthworks, LLC

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Firefly Earthworks, LLC

4.72(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Firefly Earthworks specializes in residential and commercial demolition, excavation, site prep, building pads and trucking and hauling services. We provide free estimates quickly for projects ranging from $1,500 to $500,000. Our experienced equipment operators and professional staff take pride in the attention to detail we put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are highly equipped and skilled in demolition and construction site prep, all types of aggregates, infrastructure development, excavation and grading, property reclamation, demolition and wrecking. We are a full service, licensed and insured construction company located in Dallas, TX. We work throughout the DFW area and are 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.

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."

Liz G on July 2022

Firefly Earthworks specializes in residential and commercial demolition, excavation, site prep, building pads and trucking and hauling services. We provide free estimates quickly for projects ranging from $1,500 to $500,000. Our experienced equipment operators and professional staff take pride in the attention to detail we put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are highly equipped and skilled in demolition and construction site prep, all types of aggregates, infrastructure development, excavation and grading, property reclamation, demolition and wrecking. We are a full service, licensed and insured construction company located in Dallas, TX. We work throughout the DFW area and are 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.

"Worked very hard and completed 2 projects to our satisfaction."

Liz G on July 2022


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Five O'clock Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Five O'clock Excavation LLC

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
1 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. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"They did good work!"

Aubrey C on February 2025

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. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"They did good work!"

Aubrey C on February 2025


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Dirt Rock Dallas

5.00(
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Dirt Rock Dallas

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
3 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. Call us today!

"Came out and gave a formalized and proper quote. Demonstrated knowledge on the issue we were having and was able to get to us within a day and got our drainage issues fixed. Would strongly recommend the team at Dirt Rock Dallas. They truly are a great company to partner with."

Michael M on September 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. Call us today!

"Came out and gave a formalized and proper quote. Demonstrated knowledge on the issue we were having and was able to get to us within a day and got our drainage issues fixed. Would strongly recommend the team at Dirt Rock Dallas. They truly are a great company to partner with."

Michael M on September 2025


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D5 Plus, LLC

4.91(
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D5 Plus, LLC

4.91(
43
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

D5 Plus, LLC. is 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.

"Hired him to scoop a hole out for my pool. Very satisfied with the timeliness of the project being completed in preparation for my pool guys to come fill the hole. My dog is absolutely obsessed and so am I. Would hire again for any other demo or excavation projects I might have! 5 star"

Emily D on August 2025

D5 Plus, LLC. is 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.

"Hired him to scoop a hole out for my pool. Very satisfied with the timeliness of the project being completed in preparation for my pool guys to come fill the hole. My dog is absolutely obsessed and so am I. Would hire again for any other demo or excavation projects I might have! 5 star"

Emily D on August 2025


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888 BUILDERS, INC.

4.14(
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888 BUILDERS, INC.

4.14(
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Customers say: Quality work
26 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

888 Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With 45 years of industry experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is not only the quality of service we bring to our customers and but also our ability to see projects for not always what they are, but what they can be. 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. Please visit our website at 888Builderstx.com for photos and financing info.

"This builder was very professional and explained to me exactly what would be done and how much it would cost. He was upfront with me about everything. He completed the project in a timely fashion even though I had made some changes during the build. I would definitely use hime again and tell everyone he is reliable and trustworthy. "

Fred P on July 2025

888 Builders is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With 45 years of industry experience, we uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is not only the quality of service we bring to our customers and but also our ability to see projects for not always what they are, but what they can be. 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. Please visit our website at 888Builderstx.com for photos and financing info.

"This builder was very professional and explained to me exactly what would be done and how much it would cost. He was upfront with me about everything. He completed the project in a timely fashion even though I had made some changes during the build. I would definitely use hime again and tell everyone he is reliable and trustworthy. "

Fred P on July 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Forney, TX

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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