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MustardSeed EarthworX, LLC
4.6(
37
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Serving Huntsville, AL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"RUN! RUN! RUN! Do not give JW any money! I paid 24k for a carport pad and to supposedly take care of drainage issues down the back. I warn you he is a crook. A lot of promises and requests for money with very little work completed. I have already spent 5k to date since JW?s visit to our property. I?m still in need of three more loads of topsoil and two loads of rock, not to mention equipment and operator costs, to get my property to the point it should?ve been left in by JW @ Mustard Seed. This dude is a chicken *%}* blow hard and a poser who couldn?t build a pad for an air conditioner."
Correcting elevations for proper drainage
Doing the work
Moving rock
Spillway pool
Farm Pad 1

+27

Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
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C & K Dirt Works
5.0(
17
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Serving Huntsville, AL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They grated my drive to smooth out the ruts. And cut ditches to divert water from washing it out again. Then they brought out gravel and spread it on the driveway they even put gravel on my extra parking area. I will be using C&K Dirt Works in the future. They were very professional and did an excellent job. "
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
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Masterpiece Builders
4.7(
14
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Serving Huntsville, AL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Did a horrible job. David uses low quality wood, screws are missing and unevenly placed, boards are warping badly after 2 months, uses wrong gate hinges and stained wood way too early (1 coat) causing fading and sticky sap. I HIGHLY don?t recommend this dude!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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C & L Bulldozing
5.0(
3
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Serving Huntsville, AL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JD Johnson Construction, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Huntsville, AL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.

Response time10 hrs
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Huntsville, AL

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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