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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(
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American EarthWorks

209 W 38th St
5.00(
8
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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

Christopher Farms, LLC

5503 N Springboro Rd
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Christopher Farms, LLC

5503 N Springboro Rd
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20 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Thank you for considering hiring us for your project! At CHRISTOPHER FARMS LLC we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We believe in giving our absolute best, no matter how big or small your project. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

Thank you for considering hiring us for your project! At CHRISTOPHER FARMS LLC we pride ourselves on quality work, integrity and competitive pricing. We believe in giving our absolute best, no matter how big or small your project. We are experts in our trade, and we will keep you educated and informed throughout the completion of your project. We treat your property like it's our own, with the utmost respect, just like we would our own family! As the owner, my aim is to earn a 5-star review on the completion of your project. So, please let me know if at any time we are not living up to earning your perfect 5-star review. We look forward to earning your business, so please ask us for references!

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Buck's Dumpsters

6310 Senate Ct
5.00(
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Buck's Dumpsters

6310 Senate Ct
5.00(
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18 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Here at Buck's Dumpster, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They were very courteous they were very fast and very fair priced "

Paul S on August 2025

Here at Buck's Dumpster, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They were very courteous they were very fast and very fair priced "

Paul S on August 2025

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Tactical Earthworks LLC

8221 Mcwhorter Rd
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Tactical Earthworks LLC

8221 Mcwhorter Rd
5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

As the sole owner and operator of Tactical Earthworks LLC, I specialize in providing high-quality excavation services for both residential projects. With years of hands-on experience, I offer a personalized approach, ensuring that each job is completed with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail. From site preparation and grading to, land clearing, driveway installation and or maintenance , I am committed to delivering top-tier results that meet your specific needs. Whether you're looking to start a construction project, prepare a foundation, or need land clearing for new development, Tactical Earthworks LLC has the tools and expertise to get the job done right. Every project is treated with the utmost care, and I pride myself on maintaining clear communication, reliable service, and timely completion.

"As you can see from the before pics we greatly needed some help with our driveway and moving dirt to backfill our barn. I found Tactical Earthworks LLC through a friend and they did not disappoint. CJ showed up on time and immediately got to work. He was able to repair the middle hump in our long drive (about 600ft) and cut a new drive ready for stone to our pole barn (another 200ft). He also leveled out and cleared the overgrowth of our roundabout and driveway by the house. He did all of this and we didn’t have to bring in a single load of gravel. We also had 2 tri-axle loads of fill dirt delivered to backfill our pole barn that he quickly leveled out and graded away from the barn to ensure sufficient runoff. The before and after pictures speak for themselves. If you want quality work at a great price hit up Tactical Earthworks LLC. You won’t be disappointed"

Zac L on July 2025

As the sole owner and operator of Tactical Earthworks LLC, I specialize in providing high-quality excavation services for both residential projects. With years of hands-on experience, I offer a personalized approach, ensuring that each job is completed with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail. From site preparation and grading to, land clearing, driveway installation and or maintenance , I am committed to delivering top-tier results that meet your specific needs. Whether you're looking to start a construction project, prepare a foundation, or need land clearing for new development, Tactical Earthworks LLC has the tools and expertise to get the job done right. Every project is treated with the utmost care, and I pride myself on maintaining clear communication, reliable service, and timely completion.

"As you can see from the before pics we greatly needed some help with our driveway and moving dirt to backfill our barn. I found Tactical Earthworks LLC through a friend and they did not disappoint. CJ showed up on time and immediately got to work. He was able to repair the middle hump in our long drive (about 600ft) and cut a new drive ready for stone to our pole barn (another 200ft). He also leveled out and cleared the overgrowth of our roundabout and driveway by the house. He did all of this and we didn’t have to bring in a single load of gravel. We also had 2 tri-axle loads of fill dirt delivered to backfill our pole barn that he quickly leveled out and graded away from the barn to ensure sufficient runoff. The before and after pictures speak for themselves. If you want quality work at a great price hit up Tactical Earthworks LLC. You won’t be disappointed"

Zac L on July 2025

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Freshscape

2419 Westfield Road
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Freshscape

2419 Westfield Road
5.00(
2
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25 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that wemanship, 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. Call us today! provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent work

"Big thanks to Will and his team! They did an amazing job removing the trees from our backyard — professional and super clean work. Highly recommend!"

Sal A on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that wemanship, 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. Call us today! provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent work

"Big thanks to Will and his team! They did an amazing job removing the trees from our backyard — professional and super clean work. Highly recommend!"

Sal A on September 2025

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Miller Land Management

7270 East Patricia Dr
5.00(
6
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Miller Land Management

7270 East Patricia Dr
5.00(
6
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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!

"Very efficient. Communicated well about schedule. Came when he said he would. Went the extra mile to remove some excess dirt. Very positive experience. Reasonable price. "

Lynette Q on September 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!

"Very efficient. Communicated well about schedule. Came when he said he would. Went the extra mile to remove some excess dirt. Very positive experience. Reasonable price. "

Lynette Q on September 2025

Effects Property Management

3921 North Fruitridge Avenue
3.00(
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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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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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Davey Excavation LLC

2811 Hancock Ridge Road
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Davey Excavation LLC

2811 Hancock Ridge Road
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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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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Indianapolis, IN

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.

The Indianapolis, IN homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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