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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Gainesville

Avatar for The Dirt Man
The Dirt Man
1530 County Road 211
4.50(
2
)
Approved Pro
The Dirt Man
1530 County Road 211
4.50(
2
)
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

"Did job we had agreed upon, on time very professional, and efficient.."

Chad E on January 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

"Did job we had agreed upon, on time very professional, and efficient.."

Chad E on January 2025


Avatar for K&H Hauling
K&H Hauling
6681 Indian Trail
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
K&H Hauling
6681 Indian Trail
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

We at K&H Hauling, 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!

"If you want it done right then this is your only choice"

steve m on November 2021

We at K&H Hauling, 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!

"If you want it done right then this is your only choice"

steve m on November 2021


Avatar for Exousia Excavation
Exousia Excavation
409 Hillside Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Exousia Excavation
409 Hillside Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavating services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of work as well as commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very dedicated to completing the job correctly even when faced with issues beyond his control (including dangerous heat conditions). Bobby is knowledgeable and friendly, and he helped us figure the best approach for solving our water flow/grading dilemma. We are already in the process of hiring him again for our next project."

Rob W on August 2020

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavating services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of work as well as commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very dedicated to completing the job correctly even when faced with issues beyond his control (including dangerous heat conditions). Bobby is knowledgeable and friendly, and he helped us figure the best approach for solving our water flow/grading dilemma. We are already in the process of hiring him again for our next project."

Rob W on August 2020


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Diamond H6 Construction and Land Services, LLC
42041 Metz Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Diamond H6 Construction and Land Services, LLC
42041 Metz Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Diamond H6 Construction and Land 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.

"Brian over-delivered in the quality of his work and his word is good as gold. I canâ t say enough good things about him and will be recommending him to others in my community."

David J on June 2024

Diamond H6 Construction and Land 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.

"Brian over-delivered in the quality of his work and his word is good as gold. I canâ t say enough good things about him and will be recommending him to others in my community."

David J on June 2024


Avatar for Rockin B Land Services
Rockin B Land Services
840 Steadham Rd
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Rockin B Land Services
840 Steadham Rd
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

****** Go to https://rockinblandservices.net/ for more information ***** Rockin B Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We are Family owned and Operated! We are fully insured and certified with over 20 years in the industry! 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

"Devin was awesome. He came the very next day and was very professional. He was quick, but thorough and answered all of our questions and even went out of his way to help with things he wasn’t hired to do."

Alexander F on April 2024

****** Go to https://rockinblandservices.net/ for more information ***** Rockin B Land Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We are Family owned and Operated! We are fully insured and certified with over 20 years in the industry! 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

"Devin was awesome. He came the very next day and was very professional. He was quick, but thorough and answered all of our questions and even went out of his way to help with things he wasn’t hired to do."

Alexander F on April 2024


Hamilton Dozer Service
722 County Road 3821
4.90(
5
)
Approved Pro
Hamilton Dozer Service
722 County Road 3821
4.90(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

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.

"Very professional"

Cody G on October 2024

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.

"Very professional"

Cody G on October 2024


Avatar for Apex Landscape & Site Services
Apex Landscape & Site Services
875 US 82 Ste 307
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Apex Landscape & Site Services
875 US 82 Ste 307
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Apex Landscape & Site Services is a locally owned and operated landscape and excavating company that proudly serves Sherman, TX and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in providing quality customer service and attention to detail. We perform a variety of services, including but not limited to: - Land clearing - Tree Removal - Tree Trimming - Excavation work - Building Site Preparation - Landscape Resloping - Junk Removal and Hauling - Building Site Clean Up Our business is making sure that whatever large land project you have, we will be your one stop shop making sure that we start and finish the project for you. We are able to handle both residential and commercial work. We have experienced team members ready to work for you. Our staff comes with years of experience and can handle any size of project. Call us today to set your project evaluation and estimate. (940) 337-6051

"Great job"

Kayla T on November 2024

Apex Landscape & Site Services is a locally owned and operated landscape and excavating company that proudly serves Sherman, TX and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in providing quality customer service and attention to detail. We perform a variety of services, including but not limited to: - Land clearing - Tree Removal - Tree Trimming - Excavation work - Building Site Preparation - Landscape Resloping - Junk Removal and Hauling - Building Site Clean Up Our business is making sure that whatever large land project you have, we will be your one stop shop making sure that we start and finish the project for you. We are able to handle both residential and commercial work. We have experienced team members ready to work for you. Our staff comes with years of experience and can handle any size of project. Call us today to set your project evaluation and estimate. (940) 337-6051

"Great job"

Kayla T on November 2024


Avatar for Five O'clock Excavation LLC
Five O'clock Excavation LLC
714 S Pearl St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Five O'clock Excavation LLC
714 S Pearl St
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

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


Avatar for WC Enterprises
WC Enterprises
2295 County Rd 2622
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
WC Enterprises
2295 County Rd 2622
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to WC Enterprises! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! With over 10 years of experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Chase is a very honest and hardworking individual, providing top notch work. Always on time and strives to meet all your project needs!"

Lucas C on January 2025

Welcome to WC Enterprises! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! With over 10 years of experience, we are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Chase is a very honest and hardworking individual, providing top notch work. Always on time and strives to meet all your project needs!"

Lucas C on January 2025


Avatar for Smith-Bard Constructors, LLC
Smith-Bard Constructors, LLC
5681 Barnett Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Smith-Bard Constructors, LLC
5681 Barnett Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
123 local quotes requested

The owners, Ken and Kirk, have worked together for thirty consecutive years successfully building business. “We hold ourselves, and our team, to the highest of standards.” Smith-Bard Constructors brings what is often lacking in business today, communication, reliability, and complete honesty. Giving the project owners and clients an experience refreshingly reminiscent of a bygone era. Smith-Bard Constructors offer a diverse range of equipment for land clearing, site preparation, brush clearing, grading, excavating, heavy tree removal, and mulching. They continue to invest in the most current technologies like Topcon GPS 3D site mapping. These Technologies drive efficiency, increase accuracy and project completion times helping us meet the demands of the most challenging projects. We are eager to speak with you about your company or municipality and learn about upcoming projects or just have a conversation about Smith-Bard Constructors and how we can work together helping your project run smoothly to completion and surpass expectations!

"Very responsive, professional, and efficient!"

Angela D on December 2023

The owners, Ken and Kirk, have worked together for thirty consecutive years successfully building business. “We hold ourselves, and our team, to the highest of standards.” Smith-Bard Constructors brings what is often lacking in business today, communication, reliability, and complete honesty. Giving the project owners and clients an experience refreshingly reminiscent of a bygone era. Smith-Bard Constructors offer a diverse range of equipment for land clearing, site preparation, brush clearing, grading, excavating, heavy tree removal, and mulching. They continue to invest in the most current technologies like Topcon GPS 3D site mapping. These Technologies drive efficiency, increase accuracy and project completion times helping us meet the demands of the most challenging projects. We are eager to speak with you about your company or municipality and learn about upcoming projects or just have a conversation about Smith-Bard Constructors and how we can work together helping your project run smoothly to completion and surpass expectations!

"Very responsive, professional, and efficient!"

Angela D on December 2023

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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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