Top-rated building site preparation and clearing pros.

Get matched with top building site preparation and clearing pros in your area

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Building site preparation and clearing pros in Fredericksburg

Avatar for JM Concrete LLC
JM Concrete LLC
16401 Happy Hill Road
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
JM Concrete LLC
16401 Happy Hill Road
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to JM Concrete. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Virginia. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or series of projects, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."

Amy B on April 2025

Welcome to JM Concrete. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Virginia. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or series of projects, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!

"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."

Amy B on April 2025


TWF Construction
23133 Triple Crown Drive
4.54(
48
)
Approved Pro
TWF Construction
23133 Triple Crown Drive
4.54(
48
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
408 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Troy 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.

"I hired them for a 2 phase project. They were very unprofessional while they worked at my home. One employee spun his tires on his truck and kicked gravel all over my car. The dirt that was excavated from the project was to be hauled away. They were supposed to pour a 6" concrete slab that was at the elevation of existing driveway. They dug for a 4" slab and had to raise the forms to pour the slab. They had to raise the driveway to the slab elevation. When asked to keep the driveway open for access for my family and any deliveries, I was told by the owner that he would not pull off the driveway. They pumped out the concrete truck in our parking area and left it until it was hardened and then buried it when they back filled instead of removing it from the site. I would not recommend them for anything more than a mail box!"

Dan D on May 2025

Troy 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.

"I hired them for a 2 phase project. They were very unprofessional while they worked at my home. One employee spun his tires on his truck and kicked gravel all over my car. The dirt that was excavated from the project was to be hauled away. They were supposed to pour a 6" concrete slab that was at the elevation of existing driveway. They dug for a 4" slab and had to raise the forms to pour the slab. They had to raise the driveway to the slab elevation. When asked to keep the driveway open for access for my family and any deliveries, I was told by the owner that he would not pull off the driveway. They pumped out the concrete truck in our parking area and left it until it was hardened and then buried it when they back filled instead of removing it from the site. I would not recommend them for anything more than a mail box!"

Dan D on May 2025


Avatar for Ashby Excavating
Ashby Excavating
181 Doc Stone Road
4.88(
16
)
Approved Pro
Ashby Excavating
181 Doc Stone Road
4.88(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

Ashby Excavating is a family owned business has been operating in the area for over 30 years. We have 25 years experience in serving residential customers. Rick's company has long term, experienced employees who perform high quality work, and they strive to treat home owners with courtesy and respect at all times. If you chose Ashby Excavating, count on your project being completed on time, with minimal disruption of your peace of mind, and maximum respect for your property. Rick's staff understands the importance of maintaining a clean and organized jobsite in all phases of your project. At Ashby 100% customer satisfaction is a high priority. Give Mike a call today!

"Great communications"

Freddy C on August 2024

Ashby Excavating is a family owned business has been operating in the area for over 30 years. We have 25 years experience in serving residential customers. Rick's company has long term, experienced employees who perform high quality work, and they strive to treat home owners with courtesy and respect at all times. If you chose Ashby Excavating, count on your project being completed on time, with minimal disruption of your peace of mind, and maximum respect for your property. Rick's staff understands the importance of maintaining a clean and organized jobsite in all phases of your project. At Ashby 100% customer satisfaction is a high priority. Give Mike a call today!

"Great communications"

Freddy C on August 2024


Avatar for ROC Construction LLC
ROC Construction LLC
8052 Coberly Ct
4.85(
55
)
Approved Pro
ROC Construction LLC
8052 Coberly Ct
4.85(
55
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

We provide fast and professional service. We have a vast line of services, that we provide; asphalt paving, concrete construction, excavating, demolition, hauling, grading, topsoil, fill dirt, gravel delivery, complete sod (Fescue, Zoysia, or Bermuda) ,seeding (Fescue or Bermuda), landscaping services and site work. We provide expert service for commercial, residential and industrial clients. We always strive to do a Class A job and take pride in our work. We always show up on time and do the job exactly right. Roc Construction's, owner, Mr. Morris, is a Virginia Tech grad with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. So if you have a tough project, that requires someone with knowledge and skills to complete the project, Mr. Morris can approach the project from a engineers point of view and turn your dream into a reality!

"From quote to job complete in 48 hours. Very professional and well organized-quality work. Would hire again"

Mark D on April 2025

We provide fast and professional service. We have a vast line of services, that we provide; asphalt paving, concrete construction, excavating, demolition, hauling, grading, topsoil, fill dirt, gravel delivery, complete sod (Fescue, Zoysia, or Bermuda) ,seeding (Fescue or Bermuda), landscaping services and site work. We provide expert service for commercial, residential and industrial clients. We always strive to do a Class A job and take pride in our work. We always show up on time and do the job exactly right. Roc Construction's, owner, Mr. Morris, is a Virginia Tech grad with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. So if you have a tough project, that requires someone with knowledge and skills to complete the project, Mr. Morris can approach the project from a engineers point of view and turn your dream into a reality!

"From quote to job complete in 48 hours. Very professional and well organized-quality work. Would hire again"

Mark D on April 2025


Avatar for RND Construction
RND Construction
119 Appleview Court
4.43(
7
)
Approved Pro
RND Construction
119 Appleview Court
4.43(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
62 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and that you for your interest.

"Nick did a phenomenal job! He responded to my call & came to our house for a in person walk thru of the job. While on our property He noticed safety concerns with our septic drain field we were unaware of. His bid on the job was emailed in a timely manner & when the weather allowed He & his crew came out & knocked out the job, as well as, bringing our septic system to safety standards. I highly recommend him for your Excavation jobs. Truly Professional & Knowledgeable."

Richard K on February 2025

With several years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and that you for your interest.

"Nick did a phenomenal job! He responded to my call & came to our house for a in person walk thru of the job. While on our property He noticed safety concerns with our septic drain field we were unaware of. His bid on the job was emailed in a timely manner & when the weather allowed He & his crew came out & knocked out the job, as well as, bringing our septic system to safety standards. I highly recommend him for your Excavation jobs. Truly Professional & Knowledgeable."

Richard K on February 2025


Avatar for Bradley Builders LLC
Bradley Builders LLC
10446 Anderson Dr
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Bradley Builders LLC
10446 Anderson Dr
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

If you can dream it, we can build it! Give us a call today for a free quote!

"The service provided went very well. Bradley Builders was a team of professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people. I am throughly satisfied with the services preformed. They were time efficient and very respectful of my home. I would highly recommend their services."

Eileen B on July 2021

If you can dream it, we can build it! Give us a call today for a free quote!

"The service provided went very well. Bradley Builders was a team of professional, courteous, and knowledgeable people. I am throughly satisfied with the services preformed. They were time efficient and very respectful of my home. I would highly recommend their services."

Eileen B on July 2021


Ace Contracting Septic Services Inc
8665 Sudley Rd
3.14(
7
)
Ace Contracting Septic Services Inc
8665 Sudley Rd
3.14(
7
)
46 years of experience

Ace is the place for affordable excellence. Owner Operated. Subs for labor. Charges by the service. DPOR License # 1934000044 exp 3/31/14 # 2705022194 exp 12/31/13

Ace is the place for affordable excellence. Owner Operated. Subs for labor. Charges by the service. DPOR License # 1934000044 exp 3/31/14 # 2705022194 exp 12/31/13


D&S excavation
32 Cardinal Drive
No reviews
D&S excavation
32 Cardinal Drive
No reviews
2 years of experience

we do all dirt work construction, water drainage, erosion control, retaining walls, land clearing, grading and much more

we do all dirt work construction, water drainage, erosion control, retaining walls, land clearing, grading and much more


Johnny Werks
1651 Mallory Rd
3.00(
2
)
Johnny Werks
1651 Mallory Rd
3.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quality work
14 years of experience

Residential waterproofing

Residential waterproofing


'58 Foundations & Waterproofing
16517 Bull Church Road
4.53(
100
)
'58 Foundations & Waterproofing
16517 Bull Church Road
4.53(
100
)
Customers say: Quality work
67 years of experience

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Freddy was very professional and knowledgeable and explained that the water issues were not the result of foundation issues and explained what he could do if i wanted a dry basement. He did not try to sell me something that i did not need."

Elizabeth D on June 2018

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Freddy was very professional and knowledgeable and explained that the water issues were not the result of foundation issues and explained what he could do if i wanted a dry basement. He did not try to sell me something that i did not need."

Elizabeth D on June 2018

...
Showing 1-10 of 140

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.

The homeowners guide to building site preparation and clearings
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
earth mover removing an old fuel tank from yard
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Budget for oil tank removal costs based on factors such as tank location, size, type, soil testing, professional labor, and more.
land excavation on new home site
Mar 22, 2025
Mar 22, 2025
Use this guide to budget for excavation costs based on factors such as accessibility, terrain, equipment, labor, project type, and more.
building site being prepared for construction
Feb 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
If you need to clear a plot of land, you can expect to budget based on the lot size, amount of vegetation, permits, and more.
Share project details to get started.