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Impressive Construction Group
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Harvey, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Have worked with Nick and crew for about twenty years. Great quality, punctuality, honesty and integrity. My Go-To company for flooring, wall tiling, etc. Our company demands excellence and we get it from Impressive Construction."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Hauling Guys & Demolitions, LLC
4.6(
20
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Harvey, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

"Mr. Washington and his team were extremely professional and efficient. They came to clear out my father's house and demolish an old shed in the backyard. All work was performed in a very timely manner and no clean up to do!!"
Concrete
Cleaned up
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+2

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Thigpen Septic Tank Service
4.7(
55
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Harvey, LA and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"quick and easy. toilets draining very slowly, previous pump of tank from other vendor did not remove solids so tank filled up in 4 months again because old field failed (inadequate size). so thigpen put in additional smaller tank with pump to send to the ditch. came out next day after i called to diagnose, then back in a few days to dig and install. it took two guys over a few hours and problem solved. price as expected. guys professional and friendly. would use again."
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Truck & Jerrys
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+5

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Saia Plumbing Inc.
4.3(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Harvey, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saia's Plumbing came immediately once I called them for a clogged line that we had in our company building. They were professional, on time, and was able to resolve the issue in a timely manner. I highly recommend Saia's Plumbing to anyone that is in need of a plumber in the local New Orleans area."
Removed and replaced over 40ft of old cast iron 4" pipe and replaced with new 4" PVC including the customers 6" clean-out and tie in to the city.
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+20

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Able Home Improvements
4.0(
71
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Harvey, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew working for him were ok.  They were polite and showed up but the job took much longer than they anticipated. The painting job was not the best.


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+3

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Urban Vision Remodeling
4.9(
9
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Harvey, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team worked diligently and paid attention to details. They were all polite and professional. I will use them again on future projects and recommend them to my friends."
Garage move and demo
Garage move and demo
Garage move and demo
Garage move and demo
Garage move and demo

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Harvey, LA

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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