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Avatar for Descher Diversified, LLC
Descher Diversified, LLC
4.9(
13
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What great brothers and absolutely the best at what they do! They cut trees down, cleared under brush, made a steep slope not so steep, planted grass, pulled some bushes up. Graded around a 60x40 concrete pad and leveled it until it was even and then put gravel around the entire pad. We both are loving the way everything looks and turned out! Thank you Zack and Patrick! We will definitely use your company again!"
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading

+6

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
7
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Modern Design Haus handled everything—from interior concepts to structural execution. It felt like working with a luxury concierge team. We just stepped into a fully realized space that was styled, sound, and perfectly built! "
Texture Meets Nature
Stone & Steam Spa
Reflected Calm
Bathroom
Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Land Solutions
5.0(
5
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was real pleased with the customer service he displayed. And the work he did was superb, I would hire him again if I had any more work to do. He was great an d did great work at a reasonable rate."
Overgrown Brush
Beautiful cleared backyard
Before and after trails
Curb Appeal
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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First Choice Tree Specialist LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great price, timely and professional. I would recommend you get an estimate from this company when you need trees removed or trimmed. Cleaned up after themselves and made sure I was happy with work before they left. "
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta
Johns creek / Alpharetta

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carroll Brothers Grading
4.3(
6
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was excellent. He was very honest. He was punctual. His dedication on his work and quality of his work were great. He was very open to suggestions and criticism."
Wall top view with new grass
We built a wall that gave more yard and we installed sod
Outside corner of new wall.
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Additional Photos

+16

Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Hoyle Management Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hoyle Management Inc. did an outstanding job on my grading project. They were professional, efficient, and delivered exactly what I needed. The work was completed on time, with great attention to detail and care for the property. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality grading services!"
Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HC Construction & Grading
4.3(
40
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The team at HC Construction & Grading took on a major and challenging grading project at our mountain home in Dahlonega. We had several other companies come and look at the work and most were either asking a ridiculous price or afraid to take on the job. Once we hired HC they communicated very well and showed up when they said each week until the project was finished. The final results are better than we had imagined and we credit HC with seeing a better solution and executing it."
Hiawassee GA
Blairsville
Hiawassee GA
Blairsville
Hiawassee GA

+447

Response time3 days
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Gainesville, GA

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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