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Ard Construction

523 Sam Smith Road
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Ard Construction

523 Sam Smith Road
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Ard Construction, is a family owned business who have been servicing the people of Pearl River County, MS and surrounding area for over 20 years! We guarantee that we will provide our customers with the very best services available. We provide side boom bush hogging, pond maintenance, all types of excavating work to include landscaping such as culvert installation, French drains, house footings and driveway repair. We strive to ensure our clients are satisfied with the finished product! Here at Ard Construction, we are dedicated to making your dreams turn into reality! Give us a call today for your free estimate!

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Tommy W on September 2019

Ard Construction, is a family owned business who have been servicing the people of Pearl River County, MS and surrounding area for over 20 years! We guarantee that we will provide our customers with the very best services available. We provide side boom bush hogging, pond maintenance, all types of excavating work to include landscaping such as culvert installation, French drains, house footings and driveway repair. We strive to ensure our clients are satisfied with the finished product! Here at Ard Construction, we are dedicated to making your dreams turn into reality! Give us a call today for your free estimate!

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Tommy W on September 2019


Pexco, LLC

2138 Monroe Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Pexco, LLC

2138 Monroe Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

At Pexco, LLC, 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.

"He does great work."

J.B. P on April 2019

At Pexco, LLC, 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.

"He does great work."

J.B. P on April 2019


Stuart & Family Land Developments, LLC

112 Garko Lane
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Stuart & Family Land Developments, LLC

112 Garko Lane
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Southern Oaks Land Management

6657 Highway 43 N
5.00(
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Southern Oaks Land Management

6657 Highway 43 N
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Southern Oaks Land Management is your local expert in professional tree services and land care. From safe removals and precise trimming to full property ...

"Job was done right and on time"

Eric L on August 2025

Southern Oaks Land Management is your local expert in professional tree services and land care. From safe removals and precise trimming to full property ...

"Job was done right and on time"

Eric L on August 2025


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Smith Gravel and Trucking LLC

5564 Highway 53
5.00(
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Smith Gravel and Trucking LLC

5564 Highway 53
5.00(
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Approved Pro
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Exceptional dirt work from start to finish!! Professional, efficient, and dependable; Smith Gravel & Trucking exceeded expectations at every step. From the pre-site to cleanup, their work was seamless and built to last. Outstanding & RELIABLE company!"

Trevor L on September 2025

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.

"Exceptional dirt work from start to finish!! Professional, efficient, and dependable; Smith Gravel & Trucking exceeded expectations at every step. From the pre-site to cleanup, their work was seamless and built to last. Outstanding & RELIABLE company!"

Trevor L on September 2025


JWard Construction

6838 Gentilly Rd
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JWard Construction

6838 Gentilly Rd
1.00(
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10 years of experience

Here at JWard Construction, we do it all! Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And, we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. We have worked with homeowners and designers to produce top notch work. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

"Came and bid the job and then he never came back. We had agreed to the price"

Mara G on February 2020

Here at JWard Construction, we do it all! Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And, we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. We have worked with homeowners and designers to produce top notch work. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

"Came and bid the job and then he never came back. We had agreed to the price"

Mara G on February 2020


Mid south land development

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Mid south land development

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11 years of experience

Mid South Land Development specializes in transforming visions into reality by providing top-notch land development services across the southern United States. With a deep understanding of the local terrain and a commitment to sustainable practices, we offer comprehensive solutions ranging from site preparation and excavation to infrastructure development and land clearing. We are experienced professionals that are dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring that each development meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

Mid South Land Development specializes in transforming visions into reality by providing top-notch land development services across the southern United States. With a deep understanding of the local terrain and a commitment to sustainable practices, we offer comprehensive solutions ranging from site preparation and excavation to infrastructure development and land clearing. We are experienced professionals that are dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, ensuring that each development meets the highest standards of quality and safety.


Simon Excavation

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Simon Excavation

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Been operating heavy equipment ab 9 years now. Any small or big jobs that need to be down im ur man from digging ponds to clearing brush and grading off roads in your man

Been operating heavy equipment ab 9 years now. Any small or big jobs that need to be down im ur man from digging ponds to clearing brush and grading off roads in your man


MILLER CONTRACTING & EQUIPMENT

3421 INDUSTRIAL RD
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MILLER CONTRACTING & EQUIPMENT

3421 INDUSTRIAL RD
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-Demolition -Site Prep -Lawn Maint -Trucking -Material Supplier (topsoil,sand,gravel,etc.) *We're family owned and operated *Been in business for 35 years

-Demolition -Site Prep -Lawn Maint -Trucking -Material Supplier (topsoil,sand,gravel,etc.) *We're family owned and operated *Been in business for 35 years


Gibson Directional Drilling

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Gibson Directional Drilling

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Gibson Directional Drilling specializes in underground utility instillation on product sizing form .5'- 36" using horizontal directional drilling & open-cut methods. Our team goes above and beyond to meet customer expectations and requirements. Our firm carries a management team with 30+ years of underground experience and expertise helping add to peace of mind for our customers.

Gibson Directional Drilling specializes in underground utility instillation on product sizing form .5'- 36" using horizontal directional drilling & open-cut methods. Our team goes above and beyond to meet customer expectations and requirements. Our firm carries a management team with 30+ years of underground experience and expertise helping add to peace of mind for our customers.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Hattiesburg, MS

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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