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Avatar for Lake Excavation, LLC
Lake Excavation, LLC
266 NH-9
5.00(
4
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Lake Excavation, LLC
266 NH-9
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lake Excavation LLC, is 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.

"Joe was great to work with. He did exactly what I asked for and went above and beyond with some material that was left over. I would definitely hire him again."

Cheryl D on July 2021

Lake Excavation LLC, is 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.

"Joe was great to work with. He did exactly what I asked for and went above and beyond with some material that was left over. I would definitely hire him again."

Cheryl D on July 2021


S.L. Dionne Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC
145 Lund Road
4.81(
18
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Approved Pro
S.L. Dionne Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC
145 Lund Road
4.81(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

S.L. Dionne Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC, provides a wide variety of brick and stone hardscape work throughout all of the Nashua and surrounding areas of New Hampshire. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our customer retention throughout the years.

"Total care given on this project from start to finish. Excellent work."

Wendy O on December 2021

S.L. Dionne Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC, provides a wide variety of brick and stone hardscape work throughout all of the Nashua and surrounding areas of New Hampshire. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our customer retention throughout the years.

"Total care given on this project from start to finish. Excellent work."

Wendy O on December 2021


Workman Power Washing & Dumpster Rentals
26 Buttonwood Dr
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Workman Power Washing & Dumpster Rentals
26 Buttonwood Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

With more than 25 years experience, 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.

"Friendly hard working man...definitely highly recommend!"

Paul T on September 2023

With more than 25 years experience, 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.

"Friendly hard working man...definitely highly recommend!"

Paul T on September 2023


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McLaughlin Contractors, LLC
188 King St
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McLaughlin Contractors, LLC
188 King St
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

McLaughlin Contractors is 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.

McLaughlin Contractors is 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.


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Simoneau Excavation, LLC
4 Homestead Lane
5.00(
6
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Simoneau Excavation, LLC
4 Homestead Lane
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavation work and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional, polite,and fast workers."

Karlene J on April 2023

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavation work and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional, polite,and fast workers."

Karlene J on April 2023


H. K. White & Son, LLC
203 Towle Rd
5.00(
1
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H. K. White & Son, LLC
203 Towle Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Welcome to H.K. White & Son, LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They were very approachable, and made me feel comfortable as a woman dealing with contractors. Very professional, and on time, even checking in when their day was done. I would say they went above and beyond."

Kathy Y on March 2019

Welcome to H.K. White & Son, LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They were very approachable, and made me feel comfortable as a woman dealing with contractors. Very professional, and on time, even checking in when their day was done. I would say they went above and beyond."

Kathy Y on March 2019


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EarthTech
145 Lakeside Dr
4.75(
4
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EarthTech
145 Lakeside Dr
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro
21 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. 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, earning your repeat business. From sitting on a bulldozer at age 6, to playing with tonka trucks in a sandbox, and now using the big toys - theres something magical about molding the earth for me, bringing your visions to life.

"Jason did a great job and went above the original plan. Would definitely call him again. "

Lisa T on April 2025

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. 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, earning your repeat business. From sitting on a bulldozer at age 6, to playing with tonka trucks in a sandbox, and now using the big toys - theres something magical about molding the earth for me, bringing your visions to life.

"Jason did a great job and went above the original plan. Would definitely call him again. "

Lisa T on April 2025


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Littlewoods, LLC
15 Dudley Road
4.94(
8
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Littlewoods, LLC
15 Dudley Road
4.94(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience in the excavation, hardscaping, and landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential or commercial needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call and see what Littlewoods, LLC, can do for you.

"Took some time, but I think it was just a busy time of year. They did a fabulous job exactly what I wanted. Well done"

Brian P on May 2020

With over 20 years of experience in the excavation, hardscaping, and landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential or commercial needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call and see what Littlewoods, LLC, can do for you.

"Took some time, but I think it was just a busy time of year. They did a fabulous job exactly what I wanted. Well done"

Brian P on May 2020


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The Site Guy
10 Edgerly Garrison Rd
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
The Site Guy
10 Edgerly Garrison Rd
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At THE SITE GUY we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Weekends by appointment only.

"Mike was awesome. He got the job done, no problem! And he was a pleasure to chat with. We will definitely use his services again. "

Lauren E on May 2025

At THE SITE GUY we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Weekends by appointment only.

"Mike was awesome. He got the job done, no problem! And he was a pleasure to chat with. We will definitely use his services again. "

Lauren E on May 2025


Avatar for Chandler Construction
Chandler Construction
200 New Boston Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Chandler Construction
200 New Boston Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
171 local quotes requested

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

james s on March 2022

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

james s on March 2022

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Hooksett, NH

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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