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Avatar for Northwest Dirtworks, LLC

Northwest Dirtworks, LLC

13 Highwood Crossing
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Northwest Dirtworks, LLC

13 Highwood Crossing
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Northwest Dirtworks 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. We specialize in traditional excavation work (grading, foundation dig outs, large scale excavation projects) but also focus on drainage work (water mitigation & piping), land clearing (yard expansions, clear cutting for building/lot preparation) as well as brush cleaning and forestry mulching. We are highly focused on our clients needs and can network/collaborate to make ANY project a reality.

Northwest Dirtworks 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. We specialize in traditional excavation work (grading, foundation dig outs, large scale excavation projects) but also focus on drainage work (water mitigation & piping), land clearing (yard expansions, clear cutting for building/lot preparation) as well as brush cleaning and forestry mulching. We are highly focused on our clients needs and can network/collaborate to make ANY project a reality.

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Ethan Eric Tsolis

17 Stephens Wood Lane
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Ethan Eric Tsolis

17 Stephens Wood Lane
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

With over 3 years of experience as a Home Improvement Contractor, Dynamic excavation is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Great work got done efficiently "

Dylan Q on August 2025

With over 3 years of experience as a Home Improvement Contractor, Dynamic excavation is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

"Great work got done efficiently "

Dylan Q on August 2025

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DALTT Land Clearing

74 Blair Road
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

DALTT Land Clearing

74 Blair Road
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Honest and clean work with reliable service. Give us a call for all your land clearing needs. Specializing in use of large heavy equipment operation to clear your vacant lot or clean up debris after a timber harvest logging project. Gravel driveway install and repair. Removal of pools and small structure demolition. Fully licensed and insured.

"Came to quote as promised. Very competitive quote. Great communication. Came day of job right on time. Did a great job. Cleaned up when finished. I would highly recommend his services. Also very friendly."

Phil O on July 2025

Honest and clean work with reliable service. Give us a call for all your land clearing needs. Specializing in use of large heavy equipment operation to clear your vacant lot or clean up debris after a timber harvest logging project. Gravel driveway install and repair. Removal of pools and small structure demolition. Fully licensed and insured.

"Came to quote as promised. Very competitive quote. Great communication. Came day of job right on time. Did a great job. Cleaned up when finished. I would highly recommend his services. Also very friendly."

Phil O on July 2025

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Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc.

1 Nutmeg Valley Raod
4.50(
4
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•Approved Pro

Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc.

1 Nutmeg Valley Raod
4.50(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
70 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc. We are a family owned General Building Contractors serving the Greater Waterbury Connecticut area since 1955. Our service includes all kinds of remodeling, renovations, and services work of residential, commercial and industrial properties. We are fully insured and certified. Our quick and responsive service and our dedicated personnel are ready to serve your needs with complete satisfaction. Visit our website for more information on what we can do to improve or fix your home or business! http://www.tgianni.com

"My review of the work I have had done by Thomas Gianni & Sons Inc.. They really did a great job of working on my property. I call their office and asked to get some excavation of removing a couple of tree stumps in my yard and to put down approx. 20 yds. of gravel in an area near my shed. It was just about three or four days and they call me back to confirm to come out the next day, June 22. Their employee came by early in the morning and went over all the project. Figured out what equipment he needed and measured up for the materials and started the work about an hour later. He was very cautious and caring about minimal damaging to the yard. After removing the stumps he graded the surrounding area with the machine to the point where I only needed to rake it out to plant new grass. The gravel was put down flat and clean; not a mess. I would definitely hire them again."

Paul T on June 2020

Welcome to Thomas Gianni & Sons, Inc. We are a family owned General Building Contractors serving the Greater Waterbury Connecticut area since 1955. Our service includes all kinds of remodeling, renovations, and services work of residential, commercial and industrial properties. We are fully insured and certified. Our quick and responsive service and our dedicated personnel are ready to serve your needs with complete satisfaction. Visit our website for more information on what we can do to improve or fix your home or business! http://www.tgianni.com

"My review of the work I have had done by Thomas Gianni & Sons Inc.. They really did a great job of working on my property. I call their office and asked to get some excavation of removing a couple of tree stumps in my yard and to put down approx. 20 yds. of gravel in an area near my shed. It was just about three or four days and they call me back to confirm to come out the next day, June 22. Their employee came by early in the morning and went over all the project. Figured out what equipment he needed and measured up for the materials and started the work about an hour later. He was very cautious and caring about minimal damaging to the yard. After removing the stumps he graded the surrounding area with the machine to the point where I only needed to rake it out to plant new grass. The gravel was put down flat and clean; not a mess. I would definitely hire them again."

Paul T on June 2020

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N & G Landscaping

82 Woodbridge Avenue
4.60(
106
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•Approved Pro

N & G Landscaping

82 Woodbridge Avenue
4.60(
106
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

N G Landscaping is a full service landscaping company, responsible, fast, effective landscaping that produces fantastic results. Our specialties include landscaping installation, regular lawn maintenance, spring and fall clean up, trimming of bushes, seeding and fertilization, mulch installation. Trust us to plan for the Seasons for your lawn. We don't do one-time service for lawn/grass care or snow removal. Call today for a free quote! You can also send us an email at nglandscaping13@gmail.com.

"Excellent company to work with! Highly recommend!"

Christina S on May 2025

N G Landscaping is a full service landscaping company, responsible, fast, effective landscaping that produces fantastic results. Our specialties include landscaping installation, regular lawn maintenance, spring and fall clean up, trimming of bushes, seeding and fertilization, mulch installation. Trust us to plan for the Seasons for your lawn. We don't do one-time service for lawn/grass care or snow removal. Call today for a free quote! You can also send us an email at nglandscaping13@gmail.com.

"Excellent company to work with! Highly recommend!"

Christina S on May 2025

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RED LINE LANDSCAPES LLC

551 TOWN ST
4.25(
4
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•Approved Pro

RED LINE LANDSCAPES LLC

551 TOWN ST
4.25(
4
)
•Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Full Service landscaping company servicing CT and surrounding areas. Specializing in Hardscapes, Retaining Walls, Patios and more.

"I considered Mike a friend and was very patient over the course of the 2 year pavers install. I understood his commitment with work so I had tremendous grace during the time it took him to finish. A year after completion the ground settled to a point where the pavers sunk and separated. Also retaining caps began loosening and popping off. I?ve contacted Mike on 3 different occasions and he has repeatedly ignored my request for repairs. "

Brian R on September 2025

Full Service landscaping company servicing CT and surrounding areas. Specializing in Hardscapes, Retaining Walls, Patios and more.

"I considered Mike a friend and was very patient over the course of the 2 year pavers install. I understood his commitment with work so I had tremendous grace during the time it took him to finish. A year after completion the ground settled to a point where the pavers sunk and separated. Also retaining caps began loosening and popping off. I?ve contacted Mike on 3 different occasions and he has repeatedly ignored my request for repairs. "

Brian R on September 2025

W Hills LLC

Located In:
4.20(
5
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•Approved Pro

W Hills LLC

Located In:
4.20(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
135 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

We specialize in excavating, lot/land clearing, demo, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was difficult to work with and unresponsive to inquiries. After collecting a down payment from me, he made no progress on the project for months as verified by town hall, despite his claims that the project was in motion. I’ve been involved in court proceedings since May 2024 to get my money back. I won in small claims court and he still has yet to pay me as of July 2025."

Steven R on June 2025

We specialize in excavating, lot/land clearing, demo, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was difficult to work with and unresponsive to inquiries. After collecting a down payment from me, he made no progress on the project for months as verified by town hall, despite his claims that the project was in motion. I’ve been involved in court proceedings since May 2024 to get my money back. I won in small claims court and he still has yet to pay me as of July 2025."

Steven R on June 2025

PROCRETE CONSTRUCTION

203 S STONE ST
No reviews yet

PROCRETE CONSTRUCTION

203 S STONE ST
No reviews yet
36 years of experience

Concrete and excavation contracting company established in 1989. Serving Hartford county and surrounding area's.

Concrete and excavation contracting company established in 1989. Serving Hartford county and surrounding area's.

R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
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R Cox Enterprises

17 Warren Rd
3.67(
6
)
40 years of experience

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.

"Addendum to my last review: When the septic pump failed, we discovered how many corners were cut. Instead of a septic pump, a sump pump (for rainwater) was installed with the 1½ inch pipe joined to a 2 inch pipe to make it look like it was supposed to. There was no coupler on the pipe leading to the distribution box, necessitating cutting the pipe to get the sump pump out. No check valve. Do NOT use this guy."

Candy K on June 2025

A-1 Quality Rooter

240 Fairway Dr
5.00(
1
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A-1 Quality Rooter

240 Fairway Dr
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Additional phone - (860) 346-4155.

Additional phone - (860) 346-4155.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Hartford, CT

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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