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NorthWind Land Developers
16 S Constitution Ave
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NorthWind Land Developers
16 S Constitution Ave
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Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At NorthWind Land Developers, we are your comprehensive solution for all land development needs across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to sustainable practices, we offer a diverse range of services, making us your go-to partner in creating exceptional spaces. Whether it’s transforming raw land, building your dream structure, or managing projects seamlessly, NorthWind Land Developers is here to bring your vision to life. Let’s embark on this journey together and create spaces that stand the test of time.

At NorthWind Land Developers, we are your comprehensive solution for all land development needs across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to sustainable practices, we offer a diverse range of services, making us your go-to partner in creating exceptional spaces. Whether it’s transforming raw land, building your dream structure, or managing projects seamlessly, NorthWind Land Developers is here to bring your vision to life. Let’s embark on this journey together and create spaces that stand the test of time.


BTRU Excavating and More LLC
475 Copenhaffer Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
BTRU Excavating and More LLC
475 Copenhaffer Road
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

B. TRUExcavating & More, 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.

"Tony did a fantastic job from start to finish. We got several quotes for the job but decided to go with Tony as he was very detailed and precise with his estimate. From day one he was set on trying to do right by us. We had a sinkhole that needed filled and he helped us every way he could. He was very professional and focused on getting our project right. I would recommend this company and would use again for other projects!"

Steven G on October 2024

B. TRUExcavating & More, 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.

"Tony did a fantastic job from start to finish. We got several quotes for the job but decided to go with Tony as he was very detailed and precise with his estimate. From day one he was set on trying to do right by us. We had a sinkhole that needed filled and he helped us every way he could. He was very professional and focused on getting our project right. I would recommend this company and would use again for other projects!"

Steven G on October 2024


Marsh Crick Land Management
855 Rapp Rd.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Marsh Crick Land Management
855 Rapp Rd.
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Marsh Crick Land Management is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Fast and efficient, he does a good job."

Alan W on July 2023

Marsh Crick Land Management is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.

"Fast and efficient, he does a good job."

Alan W on July 2023


Groundbreakers Excavating & Rentals
8875 EDENVILLE CHEESETOWN ROAD
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Groundbreakers Excavating & Rentals
8875 EDENVILLE CHEESETOWN ROAD
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Best excavator in town!"

Jaden W on October 2024

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Best excavator in town!"

Jaden W on October 2024


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Cumberland Landworks LLC
802 Ritner Hwy
4.82(
58
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Approved Pro
Cumberland Landworks LLC
802 Ritner Hwy
4.82(
58
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We are 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.

"They did a fantastic job. It was a very extensive job that took 4 days to complete. They had to regrade my entire yard, put new topsoil down, seed, regravel my driveway and trenched our downspouts to daylight. The employees were very polite and answered any and all questions and concerns I had. I would recommend them to anyone."

Craig M on May 2022

We are 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.

"They did a fantastic job. It was a very extensive job that took 4 days to complete. They had to regrade my entire yard, put new topsoil down, seed, regravel my driveway and trenched our downspouts to daylight. The employees were very polite and answered any and all questions and concerns I had. I would recommend them to anyone."

Craig M on May 2022


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Rivera' General Service, LLC
2512 Bainbridge Rd
4.63(
106
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Approved Pro
Rivera' General Service, LLC
2512 Bainbridge Rd
4.63(
106
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 local quotes requested

Rivera' General Service, 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.

"Will did a fantastic job and was quick to come out an quote a fair price as well as get the job done right the first time"

Joey H on April 2025

Rivera' General Service, 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.

"Will did a fantastic job and was quick to come out an quote a fair price as well as get the job done right the first time"

Joey H on April 2025


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Zukauckas Landscapes and Hardscapes, LLC
PO Box 375
4.73(
13
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Approved Pro
Zukauckas Landscapes and Hardscapes, LLC
PO Box 375
4.73(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

We take great pride 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 start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great communication, would use them in the Guyer, and recommend."

Tracy E on November 2023

We take great pride 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 start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great communication, would use them in the Guyer, and recommend."

Tracy E on November 2023


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TCK land services LLC
6241 Orrstown Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
TCK land services LLC
6241 Orrstown Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 start to 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. Call us today!

"Good people skills, easy to work with, professional workmanship."

Dan M on February 2025

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 start to 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. Call us today!

"Good people skills, easy to work with, professional workmanship."

Dan M on February 2025


Furnace Stream Farms
728 Monument Road
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Furnace Stream Farms
728 Monument Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Furnace Stream Farms Excavating, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"These guys do great work, i subcontract them for all my excavation work needed, pleasure doing business with these guys!"

Brad H on April 2025

Furnace Stream Farms Excavating, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"These guys do great work, i subcontract them for all my excavation work needed, pleasure doing business with these guys!"

Brad H on April 2025


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Premier Construction Consultants LLC
748 Connolly Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Premier Construction Consultants LLC
748 Connolly Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today! If you already have plans and would like an estimate. Please add the plans to this link:

"Premier Construction Consultants, LLC completed two projects , they excavated, installed storm drain and poured concrete for a commercial project, and excavated for a large residential patio by my pool that the pool contractor messed up. They are the best at what they do, rather it’s excavation, site utilities, concrete work, they are the best at what they do."

derek l on April 2025

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today! If you already have plans and would like an estimate. Please add the plans to this link:

"Premier Construction Consultants, LLC completed two projects , they excavated, installed storm drain and poured concrete for a commercial project, and excavated for a large residential patio by my pool that the pool contractor messed up. They are the best at what they do, rather it’s excavation, site utilities, concrete work, they are the best at what they do."

derek l on April 2025

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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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