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M&D Property Solutions
4.9(
17
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can. "
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Front hall
Living area
Entry

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
5.0(
11
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hands down the best experience we’ve had getting a project done. These guys went above and beyond giving us more than we expected. We highly recommend Summit Land Development. They will not disappoint. We are already looking to do another project in the near future! "
2501
2501
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2506

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Keener Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daniel and the Keener Landscaping team did an excellent job installing a welded wire panel and wood fence. Daniel is responsive, a great communicator, reliable and punctual. I couldn’t be happier with the work."
Removing silt from pond
Removing silt from pond
After
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+15

Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Smoky Mountain Hardscapes and Excavating
4.1(
13
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a great job. Fast and efficient. Listen and ask questions always do a outstanding job for us have used them before never fail to please us . Will use them again our road was washed away with deep routes in it . Ken Martin "
Response time3 days
Response rate85%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H & H Tree Service, LLC
4.2(
5
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Hugh to prepare our building site and he left me with all kinds of problems. He did not clear the site for the house where we wanted it, did not hire an engineer for plans to build the retaining wall and has left us with so many problems. The retaining wall did not pass inspection. I had to hire an Engineer to draw plans up and it has cost me so far 36k to take his wall apart and put it back so I could back out of my driveway without falling down a 10 foot embankment. I took him off the job and he went to MCNeelys and told them I approved for him to take 4 loads of rock which I did not and I don't know where he brought the material but it was not on my site. I paid for all the material for his work he had done, and 36K for just labor and he has now put a lein on my property. The person he hired to do the work quit becasue he was cutting so many corners. I would never reccomend him for site work. "
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Green to Clean WNC
5.0(
2
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Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Ian is very prompt. He shows up when he says he will and does a great job! I highly recommend him!"
Siding after
Siding before
After handrail
Before handrail
Before and after of deck restoration.

+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Highlands, NC

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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