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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Jackson

Stambaugh Builders
277 Kent St.
No reviews
Stambaugh Builders
277 Kent St.
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

General contractors with over 30 years of combined experience. We proudly offer 1 year warranties with all our work, offer general handyman services, and accept Visa or Mastercard. We have 4 full time employes and are currently offering winter pricing.

General contractors with over 30 years of combined experience. We proudly offer 1 year warranties with all our work, offer general handyman services, and accept Visa or Mastercard. We have 4 full time employes and are currently offering winter pricing.


KWR Home Services
4554 M52
No reviews
KWR Home Services
4554 M52
No reviews
26 years of experience

KWR HOME SERVICES offers excellent rates on Home Improvements and Excavation services. We work very different than most companies as we only take on one job at a time and never sub contract work. When you hire KWR Home Services you can have confidence knowing that we will start your job when promised and finish when promised.

KWR HOME SERVICES offers excellent rates on Home Improvements and Excavation services. We work very different than most companies as we only take on one job at a time and never sub contract work. When you hire KWR Home Services you can have confidence knowing that we will start your job when promised and finish when promised.


Hughes Farms Food Plots N More
1234 Charlotte
No reviews
Hughes Farms Food Plots N More
1234 Charlotte
No reviews
11 years of experience

Hughes Farms Food Plots N More is a family owned and operated so that we can offer you the best service and prices.

Hughes Farms Food Plots N More is a family owned and operated so that we can offer you the best service and prices.


GM Construction
420 N Hughes Rd
5.00(
3
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GM Construction
420 N Hughes Rd
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hi! This is Gary, the owner of GM Construction. I started in wood and custom cabinetry and studied under a master carpenter for many years before starting my own business. I designed GM Construction to stand head-and-shoulders above the competition in many ways. Here are a few examples: First, I personally do a complimentary consultation with each homeowner. I listen to what you envision for your project and bring sample materials with me to educate you on the pros and cons of all your options. From my vast hands-on experience, I can offer suggestions when appropriate so that your project will complement your home and lifestyle. Second, I'm there on every project to manage and guarantee the highest quality work every step along the way. I do not use sub-contractors like my competition. I use my own experienced, top notch crew and my crew is extremely diligent to be non-invasive to the parts of your home/yard, plus leave a clean work environment every night. Third, you will be satisfied with your project's outcome. I take care to make sure that every client is well taken care of and gets the wow factor in the work we complete. My business is booming because of the great referrals my clients and work produce. Take me up on my free in-home consultation so that you can experience the difference working with GM Construction. - Best! Gary Suchland

"The build went great, excellent communication from everyone. Job was done earlier than expected even with them a man short for a few days. Angela and Gary outlined everything we should expect, worked around scheduling weirdness due to having a new born coming and delivered a great product. Great company, I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who is planning on doing anything with an outdoor space. Gary's design was spot on, and turned out better than we even imagined."

Eric L on April 2019

Hi! This is Gary, the owner of GM Construction. I started in wood and custom cabinetry and studied under a master carpenter for many years before starting my own business. I designed GM Construction to stand head-and-shoulders above the competition in many ways. Here are a few examples: First, I personally do a complimentary consultation with each homeowner. I listen to what you envision for your project and bring sample materials with me to educate you on the pros and cons of all your options. From my vast hands-on experience, I can offer suggestions when appropriate so that your project will complement your home and lifestyle. Second, I'm there on every project to manage and guarantee the highest quality work every step along the way. I do not use sub-contractors like my competition. I use my own experienced, top notch crew and my crew is extremely diligent to be non-invasive to the parts of your home/yard, plus leave a clean work environment every night. Third, you will be satisfied with your project's outcome. I take care to make sure that every client is well taken care of and gets the wow factor in the work we complete. My business is booming because of the great referrals my clients and work produce. Take me up on my free in-home consultation so that you can experience the difference working with GM Construction. - Best! Gary Suchland

"The build went great, excellent communication from everyone. Job was done earlier than expected even with them a man short for a few days. Angela and Gary outlined everything we should expect, worked around scheduling weirdness due to having a new born coming and delivered a great product. Great company, I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who is planning on doing anything with an outdoor space. Gary's design was spot on, and turned out better than we even imagined."

Eric L on April 2019


Chambers land clearing
No reviews
Chambers land clearing
No reviews

YOUNGSTROM CONTRACTING INC
519 SPRAGUE RD
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YOUNGSTROM CONTRACTING INC
519 SPRAGUE RD
No reviews
35 years of experience

Site work and Excavating services

Site work and Excavating services


Palmer Construction
3120 Pinetree Rd
4.74(
333
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Palmer Construction
3120 Pinetree Rd
4.74(
333
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Palmer Construction is a Lansing, MI, based company, serving the General Lansing Area and family run company since 1997. Focus on quality installations and value to the customer. We strives to achieve its defined Mission, Vision, Core Values, Service Standards. By recognizing our failures, having fallen short of our lofty goals, we find grace in making improvements to become better at serving others, in hopes of having a positive impact on our industry (Roofing & Residential Construction). We focus our services to residential exterior (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Decks) and Restoration (Fire, Water, Storm, home insurance related construction)

"Quality of product installed and workmanship I am pleased with. However, post install is why I have deemed necessary to leave this review. The crew left food waste in our yard and gutters. Lawn was not adequately swept for nails and staples. Upon reinstalling my TV antenna, observed pieces of shingle, siding, aluminum flashing, nails and staples in one gutter. This prompted me to inspect all gutters, where I found more of the same. Had two exhaust vents installed for bathroom fans. The crew did not leave necessary couplers to connect provided duct to vents in attic. The project manager provided necessary couplings by personally delivering to my house which I am appreciative of. Discovered packaging material from shingles, along with shingle remnants in my attic. The sales presentation and documentation was why I chose Palmer Construction over lowest bidder, about $5000. The owner and sales person have yet to reply to my emails and/or phone messages. The project manager is the only staff who contacted me and followed up. Not how I would run my business or manage my staff. They also jeopardized an opportunity to earn an additional project. I got a new roof which hopefully will last until I move and they got my money."

David M on May 2022

Palmer Construction is a Lansing, MI, based company, serving the General Lansing Area and family run company since 1997. Focus on quality installations and value to the customer. We strives to achieve its defined Mission, Vision, Core Values, Service Standards. By recognizing our failures, having fallen short of our lofty goals, we find grace in making improvements to become better at serving others, in hopes of having a positive impact on our industry (Roofing & Residential Construction). We focus our services to residential exterior (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Decks) and Restoration (Fire, Water, Storm, home insurance related construction)

"Quality of product installed and workmanship I am pleased with. However, post install is why I have deemed necessary to leave this review. The crew left food waste in our yard and gutters. Lawn was not adequately swept for nails and staples. Upon reinstalling my TV antenna, observed pieces of shingle, siding, aluminum flashing, nails and staples in one gutter. This prompted me to inspect all gutters, where I found more of the same. Had two exhaust vents installed for bathroom fans. The crew did not leave necessary couplers to connect provided duct to vents in attic. The project manager provided necessary couplings by personally delivering to my house which I am appreciative of. Discovered packaging material from shingles, along with shingle remnants in my attic. The sales presentation and documentation was why I chose Palmer Construction over lowest bidder, about $5000. The owner and sales person have yet to reply to my emails and/or phone messages. The project manager is the only staff who contacted me and followed up. Not how I would run my business or manage my staff. They also jeopardized an opportunity to earn an additional project. I got a new roof which hopefully will last until I move and they got my money."

David M on May 2022


PAE Plumbing
449 Forest St
3.00(
2
)
PAE Plumbing
449 Forest St
3.00(
2
)
Customers say: Super punctual

"We had a terrible experience with PAE. They replaced a sewer line, and we specifically asked them to avoid a large tree in the yard. They couldn't find where the sewer line was going, so they ended up digging around 75% of the tree. We are concerned the tree will die. On top of that, they left a terrible mess with pieces of sewer line and tree roots mixed among the pile of roots. Absolutely hazardous, particularly given that young children live in the house and play in the yard. PAE's owner was rude when we called to ask what happened and just said, "I wasn't there. I don't know." Follow -up calls yielded no further response to the huge mess they left. I would advise anyone to stay away from these terrible plumbers."

KATHERINE L on May 2021

"We had a terrible experience with PAE. They replaced a sewer line, and we specifically asked them to avoid a large tree in the yard. They couldn't find where the sewer line was going, so they ended up digging around 75% of the tree. We are concerned the tree will die. On top of that, they left a terrible mess with pieces of sewer line and tree roots mixed among the pile of roots. Absolutely hazardous, particularly given that young children live in the house and play in the yard. PAE's owner was rude when we called to ask what happened and just said, "I wasn't there. I don't know." Follow -up calls yielded no further response to the huge mess they left. I would advise anyone to stay away from these terrible plumbers."

KATHERINE L on May 2021


Chapman's Restoration and Contracting
Unknown
5.00(
1
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Chapman's Restoration and Contracting
Unknown
5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

ALLSIZE Dumpster Rental
-
No reviews
ALLSIZE Dumpster Rental
-
No reviews
35 years of experience

ALLSIZE Dumpster Rental provides professional dumpster rental services and junk collection in the area of Detroit MI. For more information don't hesitate to call us. Garbage Removal, Trash Removal, Garbage Truck Service, Scrap Metal Removal, Waste Removal, Demolition Contractor, Fraser MI Garbage Collection, Garbage Dumpster, Affordable Dumpster Rental, Waste Management Dumpster Rental, Small Garbage Dumpster Rental http://allsizedumpsterrental.com/

ALLSIZE Dumpster Rental provides professional dumpster rental services and junk collection in the area of Detroit MI. For more information don't hesitate to call us. Garbage Removal, Trash Removal, Garbage Truck Service, Scrap Metal Removal, Waste Removal, Demolition Contractor, Fraser MI Garbage Collection, Garbage Dumpster, Affordable Dumpster Rental, Waste Management Dumpster Rental, Small Garbage Dumpster Rental http://allsizedumpsterrental.com/

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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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