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Sonart Construction Corp.
4.8(
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you are looking for a solid construction company sonart is the way to go for sure! All I could say was wow aside from the fact that my mouth was completely open for a solid five minutes LOL! The house was built around the 50s and hasnâ t been updated since the original build. To see our bathrooms brought more to a modern the lights was honestly heartwarming I know my mother would have appreciated this!Thank you again guys for your hard work!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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DSN Construction, Inc
4.8(
46
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Mena was very polite, accomodating, and timely. His workers reported on time, did a great job and most important, cleaned up after the job was done. The countertops looked better than we expected. NBM will be doing our kitchen within the next few months."
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Natural Wooded Lot
Underbrush Clearing

+159

Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Texas Repair and Remodel LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike and his team were a pleasure to deal with throughout the process, and did really great work. Highly recommend for a variety of project needs. They managed multiple â to-doâ sâ we had, ranging from landscaping to a complete repair and repaint of our back patio. Great guys."
Weathered Door
Weathered door
Weathered Door
Weathered Garage Door
Weathered Garage Door

+49

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Landers Ranch Services
5.0(
7
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

At Landers Ranch Services, we are a reputable excavation company located in Grimes County, TX. Serving the surrounding areas, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to meet all our clients' excavation needs. With our skilled team and state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure efficient and reliable results for every project.

Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Bulkhead
Land clearing
Land clearing

+10

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Houston Excavation Contractors
4.7(
7
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Hugo to do the plumbing on my old house since the pipes were old and started to leak. He did a wonderful job was very pleased with the outcome. Communication was excellent and very professional. Will recommend to all my friends and family."
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Houston Excavation
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ultra Group Tree Service
3.9(
73
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Serving Houston, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Sam?s for landscaping and couldn?t be happier with the results. From the first consultation, the team was professional, punctual, and clearly knew what they were doing. They listened to exactly what I wanted and offered great suggestions I hadn?t even considered. The work itself was top-notch ? clean, detailed, and finished on schedule. My yard has never looked better, and several neighbors have already asked who did it. Pricing was fair and transparent, with no surprises along the way. I?d highly recommend Sam?s to anyone looking for quality landscaping done right. I?ll definitely be using them again."
Renovation
Renovation
Renovation
Renovation
Renovation

+32

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Houston, TX

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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