Top-rated building site preparation and clearing pros.

Get matched with top building site preparation and clearing pros in your area

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Building site preparation and clearing pros in Janesville

M. Eggleston Construction, LLC
612 E CHURCH ST
3.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
M. Eggleston Construction, LLC
612 E CHURCH ST
3.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
22 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"We hired this company to grade our back yard and install 2 drains. In April, 2018 he gave us a quote and we accepted it and gave Mr Eggleston 1/2 down expecting the work to be done sometime in the near future. We called him several times to find out when he would be here to do it. It is now October and too late for anything to be done. We asked him for our deposit back nearly 2 weeks ago and we still haven't received it back."

Linda R on October 2018

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"We hired this company to grade our back yard and install 2 drains. In April, 2018 he gave us a quote and we accepted it and gave Mr Eggleston 1/2 down expecting the work to be done sometime in the near future. We called him several times to find out when he would be here to do it. It is now October and too late for anything to be done. We asked him for our deposit back nearly 2 weeks ago and we still haven't received it back."

Linda R on October 2018


HGC Services LLC
5830 Cunningham Rd
No reviews
HGC Services LLC
5830 Cunningham Rd
No reviews
15 years of experience

We offer the following services; Septic tank replacement and repair Septic field installation Lift stations Back flow prevention Clean out stations added to main lines Basement waterproofing Sump and Sewage pumps Excavation Demolition and much more.

We offer the following services; Septic tank replacement and repair Septic field installation Lift stations Back flow prevention Clean out stations added to main lines Basement waterproofing Sump and Sewage pumps Excavation Demolition and much more.


DHI Services
No reviews
DHI Services
No reviews
9 years of experience

DHI is a general contractor specializing in residential and business renovation, remodeling, and repair.

DHI is a general contractor specializing in residential and business renovation, remodeling, and repair.


Zietlow Excavating
W1853 County Road CW
5.00(
6
)
Zietlow Excavating
W1853 County Road CW
5.00(
6
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Zietlow Excavating is a new young, ambitious company looking to make its mark on the excavating world. No job is too small for us to take on. Expect for there to be quick, timely, and quality work performed no matter the job.

"Awesome job. We had hired another company for our lot clearing and it was a huge disaster. Contacted Zietlow through Angi and got an immediate callback. He met me out at our lot to go over exactly what was needed and even made recommendations on which trees could stay. The job was completed beyond our expectation as not only was the lot cleared promptly, the cleared land was left in great shape. And all for a very fair price. Can’t recommend more highly."

Mark S on December 2021

Zietlow Excavating is a new young, ambitious company looking to make its mark on the excavating world. No job is too small for us to take on. Expect for there to be quick, timely, and quality work performed no matter the job.

"Awesome job. We had hired another company for our lot clearing and it was a huge disaster. Contacted Zietlow through Angi and got an immediate callback. He met me out at our lot to go over exactly what was needed and even made recommendations on which trees could stay. The job was completed beyond our expectation as not only was the lot cleared promptly, the cleared land was left in great shape. And all for a very fair price. Can’t recommend more highly."

Mark S on December 2021


FLITCROFT SEPTIC TANK CLNG
1501 S SHORE DR
5.00(
2
)
FLITCROFT SEPTIC TANK CLNG
1501 S SHORE DR
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ultimate Landscaping LLC
W708 US Highway 18
No reviews
Ultimate Landscaping LLC
W708 US Highway 18
No reviews
11 years of experience

2 employees.

2 employees.


Jones Earthmoving & Logging
1223 Peterson Hollow Dr
No reviews
Jones Earthmoving & Logging
1223 Peterson Hollow Dr
No reviews

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.

Jones Earthmoving & Logging is an expert in all things excavation. Whether it's a residential or commercial product, we can hit the ground running. As a family-owned business, we put a face to the project from beginning to end. Our company has 30 years of experience in jobs both big and small.


Hachtel Plumbing Inc
N2083 Blackhawk Island Rd.
No reviews
Hachtel Plumbing Inc
N2083 Blackhawk Island Rd.
No reviews
24 years of experience

We are a full service plumbing contractor. From septics and wells to toilets and faucets we do it all. For service calls we usually collect on the spot with check, cash or credit card. Our staff of plumbers varies depending on work load.

We are a full service plumbing contractor. From septics and wells to toilets and faucets we do it all. For service calls we usually collect on the spot with check, cash or credit card. Our staff of plumbers varies depending on work load.


New Leaf Remodeling
6551 E Riverside Blvd #110
3.00(
4
)
New Leaf Remodeling
6551 E Riverside Blvd #110
3.00(
4
)
Free onsite estimate

New Leaf Remodeling is a professional construction firm with two civil engineers and a design consultant on staff and more than 70 years combined design and construction experience. We give a warranty on all work and labor and offer a design studio to plan your projects. Our fully insured personnel are friendly and respectful, treating your home with the care it deserves.

"Would HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND. Requests to discuss significant concerns regarding our project went ignored and were only acknowledged after we filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau & IL Atty General due to some of their practices. Be aware of your rights and would strongly advise you to document all encounters and request all details be finalized in written documentation no matter how small it may seem at the time. Lastly, know your rights to request a Sworn Statement (A document that lists the contractors and suppliers that provide material or labor to a construction project. It includes information about who is owed money, how much they are owed, and the remaining balance on their contract.) Consider a contractor that will not turn an ear to hearing difficult concerns and will, instead, choose to address things head on in a professional manner versus have to fight to be heard."

V C on December 2023

New Leaf Remodeling is a professional construction firm with two civil engineers and a design consultant on staff and more than 70 years combined design and construction experience. We give a warranty on all work and labor and offer a design studio to plan your projects. Our fully insured personnel are friendly and respectful, treating your home with the care it deserves.

"Would HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND. Requests to discuss significant concerns regarding our project went ignored and were only acknowledged after we filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau & IL Atty General due to some of their practices. Be aware of your rights and would strongly advise you to document all encounters and request all details be finalized in written documentation no matter how small it may seem at the time. Lastly, know your rights to request a Sworn Statement (A document that lists the contractors and suppliers that provide material or labor to a construction project. It includes information about who is owed money, how much they are owed, and the remaining balance on their contract.) Consider a contractor that will not turn an ear to hearing difficult concerns and will, instead, choose to address things head on in a professional manner versus have to fight to be heard."

V C on December 2023


SHEAR CONCRETE LLC
2248 MILDRED ST
3.50(
2
)
SHEAR CONCRETE LLC
2248 MILDRED ST
3.50(
2
)
Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

Shear Concrete LLC a family owned and opertated Concrete Contractor business for over 50 years. Located in Beloit WI. Shear Concrete LLC strives to do the best quality work at reasonable rates.

"It can be difficult  to find any contractor, involving a  homeowner service of any technical nature or  aesthetic importance that truly is impressive.   Well, we found one.   His firm is all any homeowner could hope for …  and more.   He’s incredibly reliable, when so many vendors are not.   He explains things clearly and stands by his promises.   He’s courteous to a fault. More than courteous, he’s genuinely friendly and outgoing…, in every respect a pleasure to deal with.   Important in terms of why we hired Shear Concrete, Trent has a conspicuous pride in his customer service and quality of workmanship. It’s far beyond what any homeowner reasonably could expect … and it’s at absolute the highest level.   Equally impressive, Trent‘s  service is provided at a fair price and precisely what the consumer was promised.   The workmanship was spectacular. Many contractors would think that a sidewalk simply is, well, “a sidewalk”. Not to Trent. His design AND workmanship are special … superb actually. Drive by and see for yourself … our Beloit address is below. Large brick house on Milwaukee Road, one lot short of Chapin.   Our crowning compliment is that we were so pleased with Shear Concrete’s work and friendly and businesslike approach that we immediately retained the company for ANOTHER PROJECT.   Anyone seeking more information is free to call Alan Truesdale @ 608.530.2893 Our address is 726 Milwaukee Road.   My best, Alan Truesdale"

William Alan T on December 2024

Shear Concrete LLC a family owned and opertated Concrete Contractor business for over 50 years. Located in Beloit WI. Shear Concrete LLC strives to do the best quality work at reasonable rates.

"It can be difficult  to find any contractor, involving a  homeowner service of any technical nature or  aesthetic importance that truly is impressive.   Well, we found one.   His firm is all any homeowner could hope for …  and more.   He’s incredibly reliable, when so many vendors are not.   He explains things clearly and stands by his promises.   He’s courteous to a fault. More than courteous, he’s genuinely friendly and outgoing…, in every respect a pleasure to deal with.   Important in terms of why we hired Shear Concrete, Trent has a conspicuous pride in his customer service and quality of workmanship. It’s far beyond what any homeowner reasonably could expect … and it’s at absolute the highest level.   Equally impressive, Trent‘s  service is provided at a fair price and precisely what the consumer was promised.   The workmanship was spectacular. Many contractors would think that a sidewalk simply is, well, “a sidewalk”. Not to Trent. His design AND workmanship are special … superb actually. Drive by and see for yourself … our Beloit address is below. Large brick house on Milwaukee Road, one lot short of Chapin.   Our crowning compliment is that we were so pleased with Shear Concrete’s work and friendly and businesslike approach that we immediately retained the company for ANOTHER PROJECT.   Anyone seeking more information is free to call Alan Truesdale @ 608.530.2893 Our address is 726 Milwaukee Road.   My best, Alan Truesdale"

William Alan T on December 2024

Showing 1-10 of 29

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.

The 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.
earth mover removing an old fuel tank from yard
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Budget for oil tank removal costs based on factors such as tank location, size, type, soil testing, professional labor, and more.
land excavation on new home site
Mar 22, 2025
Mar 22, 2025
Use this guide to budget for excavation costs based on factors such as accessibility, terrain, equipment, labor, project type, and more.
building site being prepared for construction
Feb 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
If you need to clear a plot of land, you can expect to budget based on the lot size, amount of vegetation, permits, and more.
Share project details to get started.