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Avatar for Royal Services Property Maintenance

Royal Services Property Maintenance

PO Box 221
4.50(
1
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•Approved Pro

Royal Services Property Maintenance

PO Box 221
4.50(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Bray 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.

"Pleasant, and cognizant of how work was to be done."

Gregory S on August 2021

Bray 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.

"Pleasant, and cognizant of how work was to be done."

Gregory S on August 2021

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SMS Paving

16 Guy Street
4.36(
7
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•Approved Pro

SMS Paving

16 Guy Street
4.36(
7
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
12 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Here at SMS Maintenance and SMS Paving, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship! You can always expect a great experience with us, a reasonable rate, and a quality finish to the job. Call us today!

"Very professional! Customer friendly and extremely helpful. Work crew was courteous and dependable while finishing the job on time and as promised.. The work was done well and met even exceeded my expectations."

David P on July 2021

Here at SMS Maintenance and SMS Paving, we pride ourselves on quality workmanship! You can always expect a great experience with us, a reasonable rate, and a quality finish to the job. Call us today!

"Very professional! Customer friendly and extremely helpful. Work crew was courteous and dependable while finishing the job on time and as promised.. The work was done well and met even exceeded my expectations."

David P on July 2021

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Hickory Hollow Contracting

1038 Van Hosen Rd
5.00(
1
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Hickory Hollow Contracting

1038 Van Hosen Rd
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Hickory Hollow Contracting! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! Our Roots Run Deep – Reliable craftsmanship in Masonry, Excavation, Foundation, Plumbing, and Remodeling. With a combined experience of over 25 years in residential and commercial contracting, we have confidence in our work. Give us a call today!

"Punctual, polite, clean. Job was done as per discussion. Job site looked great and as if there were no renovations just made. "

Chelsea B on August 2025

Welcome to Hickory Hollow Contracting! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! Our Roots Run Deep – Reliable craftsmanship in Masonry, Excavation, Foundation, Plumbing, and Remodeling. With a combined experience of over 25 years in residential and commercial contracting, we have confidence in our work. Give us a call today!

"Punctual, polite, clean. Job was done as per discussion. Job site looked great and as if there were no renovations just made. "

Chelsea B on August 2025

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SmithCraft Land & Home

27 Big Bass Ln
5.00(
3
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SmithCraft Land & Home

27 Big Bass Ln
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I run a local handyman and excavation business dedicated to making home projects simple and stress-free. Whether you need help with repairs, renovations, or prepping your property for something new, I bring reliable service and honest craftsmanship to every job. From fixing a leaky faucet to digging out a foundation, I treat your home like my own—because I know how important it is to get things done right. No job too big or small—just quality work you can count on.

"Jared is multi-skilled! He built bridges over culverts on my trails, carved decorative wooden handrails railings, repaired broken garage door trim, and reinforced fencing around our side yard. "

Ann K on October 2025

I run a local handyman and excavation business dedicated to making home projects simple and stress-free. Whether you need help with repairs, renovations, or prepping your property for something new, I bring reliable service and honest craftsmanship to every job. From fixing a leaky faucet to digging out a foundation, I treat your home like my own—because I know how important it is to get things done right. No job too big or small—just quality work you can count on.

"Jared is multi-skilled! He built bridges over culverts on my trails, carved decorative wooden handrails railings, repaired broken garage door trim, and reinforced fencing around our side yard. "

Ann K on October 2025

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Daka Plumbing & Heating LLC

274 New Hackensack Rd
4.06(
50
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Daka Plumbing & Heating LLC

274 New Hackensack Rd
4.06(
50
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Customers say: Super punctual
45 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business since 1984, located in Wappingers Falls, New York. Additional phone - (845) 724-4800. Fax (845) 724-4600. We specialize in Residential and Commercial installation and repair: hot water heaters, coils, septic tanks pumping, heating, drain cleaning, snaking and camera inspection, baseboard heat, gas and oil boilers, water softeners, wells & pumps as well as BIG jobs that need excavation.

"Very well."

Jeff C on October 2020

We are a family owned and operated business since 1984, located in Wappingers Falls, New York. Additional phone - (845) 724-4800. Fax (845) 724-4600. We specialize in Residential and Commercial installation and repair: hot water heaters, coils, septic tanks pumping, heating, drain cleaning, snaking and camera inspection, baseboard heat, gas and oil boilers, water softeners, wells & pumps as well as BIG jobs that need excavation.

"Very well."

Jeff C on October 2020

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise

3 Elm St
1.00(
1
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S.Y.N.N. Enterprise

3 Elm St
1.00(
1
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20 years of experience

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise is a women owned, sole proprietor business. Offering general contracting services, home remodeling and repair. I offer free and fair estimates. Payment plans and referral bonuses. I have been in business for myself for 7 yrs. Helping my community is very important to me, so I use all local sub contractors and small business owner.

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise is a women owned, sole proprietor business. Offering general contracting services, home remodeling and repair. I offer free and fair estimates. Payment plans and referral bonuses. I have been in business for myself for 7 yrs. Helping my community is very important to me, so I use all local sub contractors and small business owner.

Quality Stone Works, Inc.

49 Elm Street
1.00(
1
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Quality Stone Works, Inc.

49 Elm Street
1.00(
1
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15 years of experience

3 years in business all employees have 10 years plus experience right now we have 5-7 employees we will and can offer sub- contracting as far as billing we accept all major credit cards, checks,etc

"He is the worst and most dishonest contractor you could ever hire. When he came in to quote us the job he sounded very confident and sound he knew what he was doing. So we finally agreed on a price and a 2 weeks timeline for the job. He showed up only on the first few days, my husband and I gave him portion of the money with expectations of the job being done soon. days went by and he didn't showed up. We were calling and texting him everyday and no responses, once he would respond, was always a different excuses. On top of him not showing up anymore, we bought 27 boxes of tile for my laundry, when my husband and I weren't home, he showed up, took 5 boxes and went to the store and returned to get cash back to himself, which technically he was stealing from us. he was always calling back when he wanted money but no job done. I know my husband and I were stupid to give him the money without the job being even half way done.We hired him in the first week of January, with intentions to be done in 2 weeks. Today is March 29TH 2018 and this deadbeat contractor hasn't show up in 2 months... ignoring phone calls, text and any sort of communication that we tried to established with him. On top of stealing my materials for his own gain, everything that he has done is falling apart, tile floor is popping up for being laid down improperly with wrong material, the cabinets are all "crooked" for not being leveled right, he painted the walls the wrong color, all with promises of fixing it afterwards. I had plans to put my house in the market end of march, but as right now, my house is in pieces and this dead beat dishonest contractor hasn't showed up, so now its not only the house problem, he is affecting my ability to sell my house. PLEASE, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND NEVER EVER HIRE THIS GUY, His name is Jeffrey Owens Sr."

Mariana S on March 2018

3 years in business all employees have 10 years plus experience right now we have 5-7 employees we will and can offer sub- contracting as far as billing we accept all major credit cards, checks,etc

"He is the worst and most dishonest contractor you could ever hire. When he came in to quote us the job he sounded very confident and sound he knew what he was doing. So we finally agreed on a price and a 2 weeks timeline for the job. He showed up only on the first few days, my husband and I gave him portion of the money with expectations of the job being done soon. days went by and he didn't showed up. We were calling and texting him everyday and no responses, once he would respond, was always a different excuses. On top of him not showing up anymore, we bought 27 boxes of tile for my laundry, when my husband and I weren't home, he showed up, took 5 boxes and went to the store and returned to get cash back to himself, which technically he was stealing from us. he was always calling back when he wanted money but no job done. I know my husband and I were stupid to give him the money without the job being even half way done.We hired him in the first week of January, with intentions to be done in 2 weeks. Today is March 29TH 2018 and this deadbeat contractor hasn't show up in 2 months... ignoring phone calls, text and any sort of communication that we tried to established with him. On top of stealing my materials for his own gain, everything that he has done is falling apart, tile floor is popping up for being laid down improperly with wrong material, the cabinets are all "crooked" for not being leveled right, he painted the walls the wrong color, all with promises of fixing it afterwards. I had plans to put my house in the market end of march, but as right now, my house is in pieces and this dead beat dishonest contractor hasn't showed up, so now its not only the house problem, he is affecting my ability to sell my house. PLEASE, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND NEVER EVER HIRE THIS GUY, His name is Jeffrey Owens Sr."

Mariana S on March 2018

DCG NEW YORK INC.

110 W 34th St
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DCG NEW YORK INC.

110 W 34th St
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11 years of experience

Welcome to DCG New York Inc. We are a Construction & Consulting firm located in Manhattan, New York. We specialize in custom construction projects, focusing on developments and new construction. DCG and our operating business units combine industry expertise and the highest professional standard working with generations of talent & experience to design & build a better tomorrow. DCG is dedicated to its core values and concepts of integrity, quality and professionalism. Our projects vary in size and scope yet our commitment to excellence remains the same. Our team of experts are combined with our sourcing network & highly skilled craftsmen to ensure flawless execution. Our projects include work with Investors, Developers, General Contractors, Architects, & Designers in the Private and Public Sector. Our projects range from commercial, residential, retail, ground up & more. Thank you for taking the time to browse our work and learn about our company.

Welcome to DCG New York Inc. We are a Construction & Consulting firm located in Manhattan, New York. We specialize in custom construction projects, focusing on developments and new construction. DCG and our operating business units combine industry expertise and the highest professional standard working with generations of talent & experience to design & build a better tomorrow. DCG is dedicated to its core values and concepts of integrity, quality and professionalism. Our projects vary in size and scope yet our commitment to excellence remains the same. Our team of experts are combined with our sourcing network & highly skilled craftsmen to ensure flawless execution. Our projects include work with Investors, Developers, General Contractors, Architects, & Designers in the Private and Public Sector. Our projects range from commercial, residential, retail, ground up & more. Thank you for taking the time to browse our work and learn about our company.

Adirondack Contractors & Associates

126 Maple St
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Adirondack Contractors & Associates

126 Maple St
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14 years of experience

4-5 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel fees. From basement to chimney, we have you covered.

4-5 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel fees. From basement to chimney, we have you covered.

Starr Basements Inc.

317 Oregon Trl
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Starr Basements Inc.

317 Oregon Trl
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Basement waterproofing, Dehumidification / moisture control, Sump pump installation/service, Foundation repair/crack repair,Radon , Egress windows , crawl space Encapsulation, concrete repair and excavation

Basement waterproofing, Dehumidification / moisture control, Sump pump installation/service, Foundation repair/crack repair,Radon , Egress windows , crawl space Encapsulation, concrete repair and excavation

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Ghent, NY

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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