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BR Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Garden City, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They showed up and finished on time and did a great job. They were very friendly and professional."
Old pool
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C & K Dirt Works
4.6(
21
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Serving Garden City, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The job was done professionally, friendly and NO complaints on my end. Well worth time, material and fee. GREAT People and service"
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services
4.6(
14
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Serving Garden City, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great!! They responded very quickly came out the same day !! Had my tank installed the next day ! The cover up looked wonderful couldn't ask for a better Septic Company than Elite Drain and Septic!!"
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair
Septic Tank Project
Header line repair

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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
5.0(
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Serving Garden City, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’ve been doing tree and skid steer work for about 20 years, customer satisfaction is my goal. The job is not complete until you, the customer, are happy. I am a perfectionist, I like and want stuff done right! I am willing to travel almost anywhere within the state. I am highly efficient in a skid steer and working out of a bucket truck..

Baker Farms
Wendling property
Teresa’s property
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JD Johnson Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Garden City, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.

Response time10 hrs
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Delone Enterprise L.L.C.
5.0(
1
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Serving Garden City, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Did great work can?t believe they got it finished so quickly and highly recommended the upgraded concrete 4k psi for my drive way and no cracks"
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Garden City, AL

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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