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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Horseheads

Avatar for BoMaK Contractors LLC
BoMaK Contractors LLC
10 Yellow Rock Lane
4.87(
34
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Approved Pro
BoMaK Contractors LLC
10 Yellow Rock Lane
4.87(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 years of experience

BoMak Contractors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely happy with every aspect."

Lori L on July 2023

BoMak Contractors proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! We guarantee your satisfaction!

"Extremely happy with every aspect."

Lori L on July 2023


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Countryside Property Maintenance LLC
21 Goodhue St
4.96(
14
)
Approved Pro
Countryside Property Maintenance LLC
21 Goodhue St
4.96(
14
)
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 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!

"He was very quick and responsible! Hired them to remove some trees and will definitely hire them to do some other stuff around."

Christopher M on December 2023

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!

"He was very quick and responsible! Hired them to remove some trees and will definitely hire them to do some other stuff around."

Christopher M on December 2023


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Southern Tier Tech, LLC
954 River Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Southern Tier Tech, LLC
954 River Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Thank you for visiting Southern Tier Tech. We are your locally owned and operated home repair specialists based in Lindley, NY. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Steuben County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon! For fastest response create a request in my portal listed below https://br.getmaintainx.com/oC3ZVFCDBLb

"Excellent!!! Highly recommend."

Steve K on December 2023

Thank you for visiting Southern Tier Tech. We are your locally owned and operated home repair specialists based in Lindley, NY. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Steuben County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon! For fastest response create a request in my portal listed below https://br.getmaintainx.com/oC3ZVFCDBLb

"Excellent!!! Highly recommend."

Steve K on December 2023


Timber Tamers
2730 Cottage Road
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Timber Tamers
2730 Cottage Road
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 the start to the 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.

"Definitely will hire again"

Robert H on April 2025

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 the start to the 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.

"Definitely will hire again"

Robert H on April 2025


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Snow Chasers, LLC
519 Prospect Hill Rd.
4.88(
16
)
Approved Pro
Snow Chasers, LLC
519 Prospect Hill Rd.
4.88(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

Welcome to Snow Chasers LLC We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Responsive, efficient and resonable"

Kelly C on September 2024

Welcome to Snow Chasers LLC We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Responsive, efficient and resonable"

Kelly C on September 2024


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Terra Pro Services
2227 Ginnan Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Terra Pro Services
2227 Ginnan Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At BUSINESS we pride ourselves on being the best PWC company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

At BUSINESS we pride ourselves on being the best PWC company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!


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Ervay Earthworks, LLC
207 W 13th St
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Ervay Earthworks, LLC
207 W 13th St
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024

Ervay Earthworks, LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are family owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"Excellent work, regraded yard by foundation and removed deteriorated detached garage."

Matthew C on August 2024


KRP TRUCKING & EXCAVATING
3136 WATKINS RD
5.00(
1
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KRP TRUCKING & EXCAVATING
3136 WATKINS RD
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We employ an average of seven to twelve employees; our headquarter office is located in Horseheads where we've lived and worked for over twenty years; we maintain over a million dollars' worth of heavy equipment and trucks to service your every requirement. We now accept credit cards.

We employ an average of seven to twelve employees; our headquarter office is located in Horseheads where we've lived and worked for over twenty years; we maintain over a million dollars' worth of heavy equipment and trucks to service your every requirement. We now accept credit cards.


Apgar Construction LLC
224 Church St
1.00(
3
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Apgar Construction LLC
224 Church St
1.00(
3
)
7 years of experience

With years of experience serving Elmira and the surrounding area, Apgar Construction is your solution for all your construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Quality & Satisfaction guaranteed!

"I put in a request for a quote for windows and David Apgar from Apgar construction was the only contractor recommended. When he came to give me an estimate he told me he could save me 20% if I didn't go through Angie's and then I signed a contract with him and put down a deposit for materials. He never actually ordered windows or showed up when he was scheduled. Now after a year I have filed a complaint with BBB and gotten a partial refund and took him to small claims court and won my case for a full refund which I still have not received. I am just hoping to add a review for him or report him for fraud so he cannot keep doing the same thing to other customers."

Erica W on April 2023

With years of experience serving Elmira and the surrounding area, Apgar Construction is your solution for all your construction needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Quality & Satisfaction guaranteed!

"I put in a request for a quote for windows and David Apgar from Apgar construction was the only contractor recommended. When he came to give me an estimate he told me he could save me 20% if I didn't go through Angie's and then I signed a contract with him and put down a deposit for materials. He never actually ordered windows or showed up when he was scheduled. Now after a year I have filed a complaint with BBB and gotten a partial refund and took him to small claims court and won my case for a full refund which I still have not received. I am just hoping to add a review for him or report him for fraud so he cannot keep doing the same thing to other customers."

Erica W on April 2023


SouthernTier Basement Systems
3204 Pearl St
4.15(
13
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SouthernTier Basement Systems
3204 Pearl St
4.15(
13
)
Customers say: Quality work
16 years of experience

As basement waterproofers and crawl space repair experts, we are locally owned and operated contractors who have been in business since 2009.As a certified Basement Systems® dealer, we have exclusive access to a wide variety of waterproofing products that have been used in over 200,000 basements since 1987. Each of our products includes a written, transferable warranty and the backing of an international network that's dedicated to keeping basements and crawl spaces dry all the time!

"Everything was exceptional!"

Barbara R on October 2022

As basement waterproofers and crawl space repair experts, we are locally owned and operated contractors who have been in business since 2009.As a certified Basement Systems® dealer, we have exclusive access to a wide variety of waterproofing products that have been used in over 200,000 basements since 1987. Each of our products includes a written, transferable warranty and the backing of an international network that's dedicated to keeping basements and crawl spaces dry all the time!

"Everything was exceptional!"

Barbara R on October 2022

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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