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Avatar for OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions
OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions
4854 E 750 N
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OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions
4854 E 750 N
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11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. www.onpointss.com

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at OnPoint Septic & Excavating Solutions strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. www.onpointss.com


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American EarthWorks
209 W 38th St
5.00(
8
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American EarthWorks
209 W 38th St
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

American EarthWorks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to 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 so give us a call today!

"Clean, courteous, and respectful. They show up when they promise to show up."

Rick T on August 2023

American EarthWorks, proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity and attention to 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 so give us a call today!

"Clean, courteous, and respectful. They show up when they promise to show up."

Rick T on August 2023


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Spartan BioRecovery LLC
115 South Front St
5.00(
1
)
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Spartan BioRecovery LLC
115 South Front St
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, confidentiality and quality work. Our services are customized to your specific needs and we will do our best to keep you informed on progress with regular updates and open communication on your particular task or project. Our staff is thoroughly vetted, licensed and fully insured. We look forward to earning your business for all your cleaning needs! We handle all your cleaning needs (big and small) such as: -Biohazard cleaning and remediation -Crime Scene or Unattended Deaths -Smoke and Fire Damage -Commercial and Industrial Cleaning -Janitorial Services -Water Damages and Flooding -Auto, RV, Aircraft Cleaning and Detailing -Housekeeping -Decontamination and Disinfection Services -Residence/Apartment Clean-outs and Rehabs -Hoarding -Junk Removal -Specialty Cleaning Services -Disaster Recovery Services Guaranteed to beat your current service providers price!

"Derek was very timely with his response once I posted on Angi?s List. I had barrels left over from a previous home owner that were labeled hazardous and I had no idea had to dispose of them. Derek and I texted a few times during the day to clarify some information and based on that, he provided a quote which included labor, transportation and product removal. We set up a time for the next day (which I was not expecting) and when he showed up with his partner, they inspected the barrels and identified it as non-toxic and basically non-harmless. Because it was easier to dispose of than originally thought, Derek lowered the price, and he accepted Venmo on the spot. He loaded and took the barrels away. The entire transaction took less than 10 minutes. I was extremely pleased with Derek?s company and would use them again, should the need arise. Thank you, Derek!"

jessica s on February 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, confidentiality and quality work. Our services are customized to your specific needs and we will do our best to keep you informed on progress with regular updates and open communication on your particular task or project. Our staff is thoroughly vetted, licensed and fully insured. We look forward to earning your business for all your cleaning needs! We handle all your cleaning needs (big and small) such as: -Biohazard cleaning and remediation -Crime Scene or Unattended Deaths -Smoke and Fire Damage -Commercial and Industrial Cleaning -Janitorial Services -Water Damages and Flooding -Auto, RV, Aircraft Cleaning and Detailing -Housekeeping -Decontamination and Disinfection Services -Residence/Apartment Clean-outs and Rehabs -Hoarding -Junk Removal -Specialty Cleaning Services -Disaster Recovery Services Guaranteed to beat your current service providers price!

"Derek was very timely with his response once I posted on Angi?s List. I had barrels left over from a previous home owner that were labeled hazardous and I had no idea had to dispose of them. Derek and I texted a few times during the day to clarify some information and based on that, he provided a quote which included labor, transportation and product removal. We set up a time for the next day (which I was not expecting) and when he showed up with his partner, they inspected the barrels and identified it as non-toxic and basically non-harmless. Because it was easier to dispose of than originally thought, Derek lowered the price, and he accepted Venmo on the spot. He loaded and took the barrels away. The entire transaction took less than 10 minutes. I was extremely pleased with Derek?s company and would use them again, should the need arise. Thank you, Derek!"

jessica s on February 2025


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Flexx Excavating LLC
938 East State Road 236
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Flexx Excavating LLC
938 East State Road 236
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11 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

With over 4 years of experience as a service professional, Flexx Excavating LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

With over 4 years of experience as a service professional, Flexx Excavating LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!


Pohlar Forestry Restoration & More
4700 S State Rd 1
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Pohlar Forestry Restoration & More
4700 S State Rd 1
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32 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

With years in the industry here at Pohlar Forestry Restoration & More LLC we pride our company on attention to detail, punctuality, 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. Our attention to detail is that of no other. We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call today!

With years in the industry here at Pohlar Forestry Restoration & More LLC we pride our company on attention to detail, punctuality, 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. Our attention to detail is that of no other. We look forward to earning your business. Give us a call today!


Effects Property Management
3921 North Fruitridge Avenue
3.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Effects Property Management
3921 North Fruitridge Avenue
3.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Make sure you get your invoices. I didnt get my invoices on the job and when I asked the subcontractor to add 4 ft more to the end of house and the contractor Rebecca T. was the subcontractor. I was quoted $350.00. So I get the cash out of the bank the next day. Then Rebecca comes back to me saying I owe another $450.00 I told her you both didnt say that. Why are you doing this to me. Then she said its the labor cost . I gave her another $375.00 The subcontractor that Rebecca T. hired did not complete the job. So I asked Rebecca what are you going to do. So Her and her family had to clean up the mess around the concrete and the house. But I saw a crack in the foundation. I asked her again this needs to be fixed. At the time she could not find the subcontractor who did the work. All I know his name was Kenny. When she got a hold of him about 2 1/2 weeks later. She said you can use him and pay. I told her the job was paid in full and you needed to fix the problem. I told her I didnt hire him you did. So then Rebecca asked me do you want to use him to finish the job. I told her no. She then said she will bring Allen to finish the job.. He finish most of it , but not correcting the crack in the concrete. I asked her when would Allen finish the job. She proceed to say its on me to pay to get the job finished. And try to say things on my text messages that wasnt true. So I told her its your fault and you didnt follow through. Im so upset with this person.She wont return my calls or text now. I was told the job was $5840.00 Her brother name is Keith T., All of the sudden his number doesnt appear in my text she gave me. I paid over 4500.00 And the job is not completed. I will show you the crack made. I also have the job the way Kenny left it. And he never came back. That was the subconcractor she hired. If you have any questions please call me on 317xxxxxxx[redacted] Thank you"

Stella - Anthon H on August 2020

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Make sure you get your invoices. I didnt get my invoices on the job and when I asked the subcontractor to add 4 ft more to the end of house and the contractor Rebecca T. was the subcontractor. I was quoted $350.00. So I get the cash out of the bank the next day. Then Rebecca comes back to me saying I owe another $450.00 I told her you both didnt say that. Why are you doing this to me. Then she said its the labor cost . I gave her another $375.00 The subcontractor that Rebecca T. hired did not complete the job. So I asked Rebecca what are you going to do. So Her and her family had to clean up the mess around the concrete and the house. But I saw a crack in the foundation. I asked her again this needs to be fixed. At the time she could not find the subcontractor who did the work. All I know his name was Kenny. When she got a hold of him about 2 1/2 weeks later. She said you can use him and pay. I told her the job was paid in full and you needed to fix the problem. I told her I didnt hire him you did. So then Rebecca asked me do you want to use him to finish the job. I told her no. She then said she will bring Allen to finish the job.. He finish most of it , but not correcting the crack in the concrete. I asked her when would Allen finish the job. She proceed to say its on me to pay to get the job finished. And try to say things on my text messages that wasnt true. So I told her its your fault and you didnt follow through. Im so upset with this person.She wont return my calls or text now. I was told the job was $5840.00 Her brother name is Keith T., All of the sudden his number doesnt appear in my text she gave me. I paid over 4500.00 And the job is not completed. I will show you the crack made. I also have the job the way Kenny left it. And he never came back. That was the subconcractor she hired. If you have any questions please call me on 317xxxxxxx[redacted] Thank you"

Stella - Anthon H on August 2020


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Davey Excavation LLC
2811 Hancock Ridge Road
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Davey Excavation LLC
2811 Hancock Ridge Road
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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!


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LandCore LLC
3113 North County Road 100 West
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
LandCore LLC
3113 North County Road 100 West
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. LandCore LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"they hauled and spread gravel for my drive. They were quick and very personal!"

Tammy R on March 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. LandCore LLC strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

"they hauled and spread gravel for my drive. They were quick and very personal!"

Tammy R on March 2025


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Miller Land Management
7270 East Patricia Dr
5.00(
4
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Miller Land Management
7270 East Patricia Dr
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Miller Land Management! 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. It is our mission to deliver high quality results tailored to each of our customers needs. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Highly recommend this young man."

Larry J on March 2025

Welcome to Miller Land Management! 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. It is our mission to deliver high quality results tailored to each of our customers needs. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Highly recommend this young man."

Larry J on March 2025


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Maynor Construction, LLC
7640 E 38th St
4.73(
32
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Approved Pro
Maynor Construction, LLC
7640 E 38th St
4.73(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to 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.

"My family experienced water and wind damage earlier this year. We had to be placed in a hotel. After reaching out to numerous companies, we chose Maynor construction. I am glad we did!! If it wasnâ t for Maynor and his staff, I wouldnâ t have made it. The process was long and depressing because of being away from home. However Maynor and his staff reassured me. They showed patience with me and worked hand and hand with my insurance company with getting my home repaired in a timely manner. Thank you Maynor! I truly feel like we are family!"

Markeisha D on October 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to 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.

"My family experienced water and wind damage earlier this year. We had to be placed in a hotel. After reaching out to numerous companies, we chose Maynor construction. I am glad we did!! If it wasnâ t for Maynor and his staff, I wouldnâ t have made it. The process was long and depressing because of being away from home. However Maynor and his staff reassured me. They showed patience with me and worked hand and hand with my insurance company with getting my home repaired in a timely manner. Thank you Maynor! I truly feel like we are family!"

Markeisha D on October 2023

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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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