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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Freetown, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mulryan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Freetown, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon came out to evaluate the project. I had 30 piles of asphalt millings that I wanted spread over my driveways. We agreed on a price and he was right on time for when he said he would be back to complete the project. He stayed in constant contact with me (even though I was at work the entire time he was at my home to work) and told me exactly what was going on. He didn’t get the job done in one day like he thought but he returned first thing this morning to finish up. Words can not express the outstanding job that was done. The driveways are as smooth as babies butts and if we needed something changed, he easily adapted to our needs. I highly recommend Mulryan Excavating to anyone needing large equipment work done. A young man but raised to be polite, courteous and above all respectful. If you skip this contractor, YOU are the one missing out. A in my book."
Back yard restoration
Pond restoration
Pond restoration
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Josh Huffmeyer Excavation
5.0(
2
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Serving Freetown, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did an excellent job!!! He was very timely, asked for feedback and put a lot of time, care annd effort into his work. I would recommend Josh to all of my friends and family and you won’t be disappointed! I tried to attach photos but the files are too large apparently. Happy to be a reference if needed. Thank you, Josh! "
Driveway stone resurface
Driveway stone resurface
Driveway stone resurface
Yard reconstruction
After job

+6

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Sky Builders LLC
New to Angi

Serving Freetown, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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Response time5 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Accelerated Contracting and Excavating Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Freetown, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Accelerated Contracting and Excavating Services, 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.

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
TNT Dirtworks
New to Angi

Serving Freetown, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

TNT Dirtworks provides professional excavation and dirtwork services backed by over 20 years of heavy equipment experience. We specialize in site preparation, grading, land clearing, driveways, trenching, drainage solutions, and general excavation for residential and agricultural projects. Our team is committed to quality workmanship, dependable scheduling, and honest communication from start to finish. Whether you’re preparing for new construction or improving your property, TNT Dirtworks delivers reliable results built on experience and precision.

FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Freetown, 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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