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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Hartwell

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C & M Property Maintenance
385 Bethany Bowersville Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
C & M Property Maintenance
385 Bethany Bowersville Road
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
7 years of experience

Welcome to C & M Property Maintenance, proudly servicing Canon and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Great work, great people"

K S on January 2022

Welcome to C & M Property Maintenance, proudly servicing Canon and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Great work, great people"

K S on January 2022


Turner & Son Grading
3443 Antioch Church Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Turner & Son Grading
3443 Antioch Church Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
28 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

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.

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.


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H2 Sitework, LLC
225 Frank Kelley Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
H2 Sitework, LLC
225 Frank Kelley Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 local quotes requested

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of landscaping and grading services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great experience with Virgil would highly recommend this person for any excavation need and clearing of a property to build on. Super friendly and easy to talk to and willing to discuss what’s going on. If you are considering a project please call h2 sitework you won’t be disappointed. Very professional"

Steve P on April 2023

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of landscaping and grading services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great experience with Virgil would highly recommend this person for any excavation need and clearing of a property to build on. Super friendly and easy to talk to and willing to discuss what’s going on. If you are considering a project please call h2 sitework you won’t be disappointed. Very professional"

Steve P on April 2023


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HC Construction & Grading
2291 Highway 76 West
4.28(
40
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Approved Pro
HC Construction & Grading
2291 Highway 76 West
4.28(
40
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
12 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

At HC Construction & Grading, we take pride in everything we do. If you are just getting started on a new home or project or just doing some maintenance, let us help you meet your needs. No job too big or small. We will walk with you every step of the way. Someone will be on call 24/7 for any emergency that may occur. Our prices are very accurate and we treat everyone the same way we would like to be treated. We are a very reliable and trustworthy company that will be there whenever you need us. If you have any questions or would like to speak to us about an up coming project you might have in mind, please let us know.

"Very pleased!"

Debbie s on June 2024

At HC Construction & Grading, we take pride in everything we do. If you are just getting started on a new home or project or just doing some maintenance, let us help you meet your needs. No job too big or small. We will walk with you every step of the way. Someone will be on call 24/7 for any emergency that may occur. Our prices are very accurate and we treat everyone the same way we would like to be treated. We are a very reliable and trustworthy company that will be there whenever you need us. If you have any questions or would like to speak to us about an up coming project you might have in mind, please let us know.

"Very pleased!"

Debbie s on June 2024


Solid Solutions Finishings
148 Family Farm Drive
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Solid Solutions Finishings
148 Family Farm Drive
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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KJ Landscaping
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
KJ Landscaping
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
481 local quotes requested

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"From the initial consultation to the final touches, the landscaping team was exceptional. They listened to my vision, offered creative solutions, and executed everything flawlessly. My overgrown yard is now a beautiful, functional space with vibrant plants, perfectly placed stones, and a stunning patio. They were professional, efficient, and the quality of work is outstanding. 5 stars, highly recommend!"

Quincy M on March 2025

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"From the initial consultation to the final touches, the landscaping team was exceptional. They listened to my vision, offered creative solutions, and executed everything flawlessly. My overgrown yard is now a beautiful, functional space with vibrant plants, perfectly placed stones, and a stunning patio. They were professional, efficient, and the quality of work is outstanding. 5 stars, highly recommend!"

Quincy M on March 2025


Carver Enterprises
No reviews
Carver Enterprises
No reviews
13 years of experience

Carver Enterprises is a sole proprietorship that focuses on high quality workmanship and materials. Like us on Facebook to see our monthly specials. Estimates are always free and we're flexible in the way that projects are estimated. We have the ability to provide turn-key projects as well as labor only projects. Carver Enterprises will gladly give written estimates with detailed scopes of work for each project. We will gratefully perform services as small as repairing outdoor steps and railings to home additions and basement build-outs. The payment schedule will be outlined in the written estimate and full payment is expected at the time work is completed unless noted otherwise on our estimate.

Carver Enterprises is a sole proprietorship that focuses on high quality workmanship and materials. Like us on Facebook to see our monthly specials. Estimates are always free and we're flexible in the way that projects are estimated. We have the ability to provide turn-key projects as well as labor only projects. Carver Enterprises will gladly give written estimates with detailed scopes of work for each project. We will gratefully perform services as small as repairing outdoor steps and railings to home additions and basement build-outs. The payment schedule will be outlined in the written estimate and full payment is expected at the time work is completed unless noted otherwise on our estimate.


ETL Construction
205 Cleveland Rd
4.50(
6
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ETL Construction
205 Cleveland Rd
4.50(
6
)
Customers say: Quality work
24 years of experience

One call for all your home and building needs! We do both residential and commercial. Specialty items such as historical restoration, turn key design build services, commercial and residential maintenance services provided. Well trained professionals will solve ANY problem with your home or building!

"My family has used ETL Construction for a variety of projects, most recently to inspect and make improvements to our home prior to sale. Honesty and integrity are rare these days in the contracting realm, and the team at ETL is built on a foundation of trust and respect. They are true project managers and keep track of every step of the process to ensure they stay on time and in budget. They met with us to tour every inch of our property, listened to our concerns, and made recommendations to us. They completely replaced our front steps that had deteriorated, completely rebuilt a deck that was not originally built up to par, assisted with drywall repair, electrical work. plumbing, and even landscaping. From the top, down, every single member of this expert team of professionals works hard to ensure that everything exceeds exceptions. Additionally, their team has design and decorating expertise and assisted us with matching paint colors, choosing stains, and choosing finishes for fixtures that required replacing. I can't say enough about this family-owned business. If you choose to work with ETL, and I highly recommend that you do, you will soon be a friend of the family, too!"

Betsy K on May 2024

One call for all your home and building needs! We do both residential and commercial. Specialty items such as historical restoration, turn key design build services, commercial and residential maintenance services provided. Well trained professionals will solve ANY problem with your home or building!

"My family has used ETL Construction for a variety of projects, most recently to inspect and make improvements to our home prior to sale. Honesty and integrity are rare these days in the contracting realm, and the team at ETL is built on a foundation of trust and respect. They are true project managers and keep track of every step of the process to ensure they stay on time and in budget. They met with us to tour every inch of our property, listened to our concerns, and made recommendations to us. They completely replaced our front steps that had deteriorated, completely rebuilt a deck that was not originally built up to par, assisted with drywall repair, electrical work. plumbing, and even landscaping. From the top, down, every single member of this expert team of professionals works hard to ensure that everything exceeds exceptions. Additionally, their team has design and decorating expertise and assisted us with matching paint colors, choosing stains, and choosing finishes for fixtures that required replacing. I can't say enough about this family-owned business. If you choose to work with ETL, and I highly recommend that you do, you will soon be a friend of the family, too!"

Betsy K on May 2024


Georgia Brush Mowing and Land Clearing
5379 Browns Bridge Rd
5.00(
1
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Georgia Brush Mowing and Land Clearing
5379 Browns Bridge Rd
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Georgia Brush Mowing is your Land Clearing Solution. GEORGIA BRUSH MOWING offers exellent quality tree and land clearing in the Atlanta area and all of Georgia with affordable pricing and great customer service. We rely on our experience, and responsiveness to customer needs as the cornerstone to their success. GBM can handle any one of your projects for land clearing, leveling, site preparation, tree clearing, trails, forestry mulching, forestry thinning,excavating, demolition, retention pond clearing and retention pond recovery,sewer water and storm lateral installation work in the Atlanta and all of Georgia.

Georgia Brush Mowing is your Land Clearing Solution. GEORGIA BRUSH MOWING offers exellent quality tree and land clearing in the Atlanta area and all of Georgia with affordable pricing and great customer service. We rely on our experience, and responsiveness to customer needs as the cornerstone to their success. GBM can handle any one of your projects for land clearing, leveling, site preparation, tree clearing, trails, forestry mulching, forestry thinning,excavating, demolition, retention pond clearing and retention pond recovery,sewer water and storm lateral installation work in the Atlanta and all of Georgia.


Jim Casey Construction LLC
PO Box 6882
4.44(
9
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Jim Casey Construction LLC
PO Box 6882
4.44(
9
)
Customers say: Quality work
27 years of experience

Full service design and build firm. New construction, remodeling, renovation. Residential and light commercial.

Full service design and build firm. New construction, remodeling, renovation. Residential and light commercial.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Hartwell, GA

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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