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Avatar for Dumpster Dog
Dumpster Dog
5.0(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hodge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darren and his crew did an exceptional job removing all items from the location. very professional and polite"
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal
Junk Removal

+16

Response time10 hrs
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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JW&C OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hodge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional from beginning to end one phone call understood the job and saw what needed to be done . Received the phone call after with the estimate. Easy planning scheduling for the job to be done. Got it done on time and with any subcontractor, I have make sure they get paid on time. Like working with this company and will look forward to future working with them as I come across Project to complete."
Tree removal
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LaCroix Sewer and Site Solutions
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hodge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a great job and took their time to do it right. Everything is running fine with my new septic tank and sprinklers."
Septic Installation
Septic Line
Septic Tank
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cenla Demolition & Land Management
5.0(
3
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hodge, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our HOA used David to repair and rebuild a partial levee at one of our lakes. He did a great job! Very professional, responsive and reasonably priced. We strongly recommend!"
Camp demo and grade out
Camp demo and grade out
Camp demo and grade out
Camp demo and grade out
Camp demo and grade out

+3

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Miller Contracting
5.0(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hodge, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matthew and his guys built me a 500 ft privacy fence for my business that turned out great and for a reasonable price. Made sure everything was to my liking and did a great job cleaning up. Would definitely recommend to anyone."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Thompson 2 Dirt Work, LLC
4.5(
15
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Hodge, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommended. Being an operator myself I can be very critical of other’s work but these guys were above even my standards. The Owner/Operator Tyler and his dad Jody are very professional and family friendly. Always polite and willing to work with you if any unforeseen issues come up. This is a family owned and operated company that takes pride in their work from start to finish. Equipment is new and well maintained so there was no downtime due to repairs and no mess on my property from oil leaks. I will definitely be calling them again for any future work I may need. Thanks"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Hodge, 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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