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Kemp Land Management

387 Quail Run
5.00(
3
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Kemp Land Management

387 Quail Run
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Any project big to small, we have the right equipment and operators to get your job done right. We specialize in Land clearing , site preparation, road building and we love pond projects. Please contact us and let us help with all your Land management projects.

"Excellent company. Very professional and through. Helped with water run off issues as well."

Angie R on March 2022

Any project big to small, we have the right equipment and operators to get your job done right. We specialize in Land clearing , site preparation, road building and we love pond projects. Please contact us and let us help with all your Land management projects.

"Excellent company. Very professional and through. Helped with water run off issues as well."

Angie R on March 2022


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Alabama Brush Cutting, LLC

1505 Warnke Rd NW
4.88(
4
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Alabama Brush Cutting, LLC

1505 Warnke Rd NW
4.88(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We do brush cutting for all types of company's and home owners. You name it we can do it. Please let me know how we can assist you.

"Price was reasonable. Kip met all my expections. He did a quality job and was very nice and easy to work with."

Joyce S on February 2022

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We do brush cutting for all types of company's and home owners. You name it we can do it. Please let me know how we can assist you.

"Price was reasonable. Kip met all my expections. He did a quality job and was very nice and easy to work with."

Joyce S on February 2022


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Stevens and Company

642 County Road 842
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Stevens and Company

642 County Road 842
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Stevens & Company 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. The trades we specialize in are traditional land clearing and excavation. We also offer the more environmentally friendly style of land clearing as well which is forestry mulching. We have both large and small machines for any size land clearing or excavating project.

"Quality work at a fair price. When you give them a job to do they show up and get it done!"

Paul S on February 2023

Stevens & Company 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. The trades we specialize in are traditional land clearing and excavation. We also offer the more environmentally friendly style of land clearing as well which is forestry mulching. We have both large and small machines for any size land clearing or excavating project.

"Quality work at a fair price. When you give them a job to do they show up and get it done!"

Paul S on February 2023


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JD Johnson Construction, LLC

1329 Jolley Drive
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JD Johnson Construction, LLC

1329 Jolley Drive
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40 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

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.


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Cahaba Services, LLC

3409 Crossings Glen
4.90(
170
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Cahaba Services, LLC

3409 Crossings Glen
4.90(
170
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

With over 15 years experience the Tree Service, Cahaba Services, LLC, is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business, you can trust that we'll treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you soon!

"the job was performed just as I asked."

Floyd H on June 2024

With over 15 years experience the Tree Service, Cahaba Services, LLC, is your industry expert! We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business, you can trust that we'll treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you soon!

"the job was performed just as I asked."

Floyd H on June 2024


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TNT Mulching & Dirtwork

668 Townsend Rd
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TNT Mulching & Dirtwork

668 Townsend Rd
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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!

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!


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BR Excavating

387 Alabama Highway 13
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

BR Excavating

387 Alabama Highway 13
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

BR Excavating 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 makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brandon did exactly what he promised and met all my expectations. I was especially pleased with his timing."

Frank H on November 2020

BR Excavating 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 makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Brandon did exactly what he promised and met all my expectations. I was especially pleased with his timing."

Frank H on November 2020


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Dirt Dog Hauling & Excavating

237 Fifth Ave NE
5.00(
6
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Dirt Dog Hauling & Excavating

237 Fifth Ave NE
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dirt Dog Hauling and Excavating 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. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. We are privately and locally owned with 20 plus years of experience.

"I have used Dirt Dog several times. Very professional and customer service is top notch. I highly recommend this company."

Jacob H on June 2025

Dirt Dog Hauling and Excavating 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. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. We are privately and locally owned with 20 plus years of experience.

"I have used Dirt Dog several times. Very professional and customer service is top notch. I highly recommend this company."

Jacob H on June 2025


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P & R Excavating LLC

1027 Pumpkin Creek Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

P & R Excavating LLC

1027 Pumpkin Creek Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

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.

"Excellent work. Friendly. Fast and efficient. Very happy with the results"

dave D on July 2025

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.

"Excellent work. Friendly. Fast and efficient. Very happy with the results"

dave D on July 2025


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Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services

13585 State Highway 75
4.92(
12
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Elite Drain Cleaning & Septic Services

13585 State Highway 75
4.92(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
448 local quotes requested

For honest Work You Can’t Beat, Call Elite! Septic issues can be expensive and frustrating, which is why you need a team who knows what they are doing! We specialize in all drain and septic needs. We will quickly diagnose and solve all septic tank, drain, and field line issues! From unclogging pipes, to replacing entire septic and leach systems, we assure you your house will be back up and running in no time at a great price! Financing available!

"Honest company! They will assess your problem and not over charge! A kind man came out and showed us what needed to be done. He fixed it at a reasonable cost!"

Heather D on April 2023

For honest Work You Can’t Beat, Call Elite! Septic issues can be expensive and frustrating, which is why you need a team who knows what they are doing! We specialize in all drain and septic needs. We will quickly diagnose and solve all septic tank, drain, and field line issues! From unclogging pipes, to replacing entire septic and leach systems, we assure you your house will be back up and running in no time at a great price! Financing available!

"Honest company! They will assess your problem and not over charge! A kind man came out and showed us what needed to be done. He fixed it at a reasonable cost!"

Heather D on April 2023

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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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