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New South Construction, LLC
204 Red Fox Run
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New South Construction, LLC
204 Red Fox Run
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 10 years of experience in the excavation and construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from site clearing and preparation for new builds and gravel road and driveway installations. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give New South Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!

With over 10 years of experience in the excavation and construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from site clearing and preparation for new builds and gravel road and driveway installations. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give New South Construction a call today, we look forward to working with you!


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Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC
3393 Timothy Simmons Rd
4.93(
14
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Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC
3393 Timothy Simmons Rd
4.93(
14
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Removed 2 trees, ground the stumps and cleaned up the entire yard in 4 hours. Highly recommend!!!!!"

Richard L on May 2024

Gomez Tree, Lawn & Cleaning Services, LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Removed 2 trees, ground the stumps and cleaned up the entire yard in 4 hours. Highly recommend!!!!!"

Richard L on May 2024


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McCully Land Services, LLC
14550 Heritage Hwy
5.00(
2
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McCully Land Services, LLC
14550 Heritage Hwy
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020

Welcome to McCully Land Services, LLC! In business since 2019, we are a full service dirt work company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in everything from forestry mulching to excavation and land clearing for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Bamberg and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."

Kathleen P on March 2020


High Tide Hauling LLC
769 Jackson Street
5.00(
3
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High Tide Hauling LLC
769 Jackson Street
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

High Tide Hauling LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call.

"Very professional job removing our in ground pool and surrounding concrete decking. On time and completed on schedule. Britton was very professional and easy to work with."

Joe D on October 2023

High Tide Hauling LLC proudly serves our customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call.

"Very professional job removing our in ground pool and surrounding concrete decking. On time and completed on schedule. Britton was very professional and easy to work with."

Joe D on October 2023


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Hunter Land Worx, LLC
640 Dupont Road
4.85(
17
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Hunter Land Worx, LLC
640 Dupont Road
4.85(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

HUNTER LANDWORX is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We are located out of Charleston, SC, but we have been serving the Carolinas since 2013. We specialize in land clearing, pond digging, demolition, and site work. NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR SMALL! We also offer gyro-tracking, under brushing, and bush hogging. QUOTES ARE COMPLETELY FREE Prices vary on land track thickness, pond depth, and size.

"Company was used to remove a 17’ X 33’ vinyl liner pool, backfill / compact & level area."

Larry L on June 2021

HUNTER LANDWORX is dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services, and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We are located out of Charleston, SC, but we have been serving the Carolinas since 2013. We specialize in land clearing, pond digging, demolition, and site work. NO JOB IS TOO BIG OR SMALL! We also offer gyro-tracking, under brushing, and bush hogging. QUOTES ARE COMPLETELY FREE Prices vary on land track thickness, pond depth, and size.

"Company was used to remove a 17’ X 33’ vinyl liner pool, backfill / compact & level area."

Larry L on June 2021


Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.
1260 Sunset Drive
3.50(
1
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Whitefish Executive Services, Inc.
1260 Sunset Drive
3.50(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did not quite finish."

Harold J on July 2022

With over 22 years of experience in the Plaster & Drywall industry, Whitefish Executive Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Charleston. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Did not quite finish."

Harold J on July 2022


AA Forestry Mulching And Tractor Services, LLC
118 Whitetail Ln
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
AA Forestry Mulching And Tractor Services, LLC
118 Whitetail Ln
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at AA Forestry Mulching and Tractor Services, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our focus being customer satisfaction.

"They done a good job he is very nice guy"

Satua P on August 2020

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at AA Forestry Mulching and Tractor Services, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our focus being customer satisfaction.

"They done a good job he is very nice guy"

Satua P on August 2020


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Reel Time Excavation
5.00(
2
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Reel Time Excavation
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
167 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavating and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Eric and his team were fantastic! Everything went fast and smooth and they were so friendly and easy to work with. He communicated with me the whole time when I wasn't there. I can't say enough good things about them. Would definitely hire again."

Mary D on March 2025

We specialize in excavating and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Eric and his team were fantastic! Everything went fast and smooth and they were so friendly and easy to work with. He communicated with me the whole time when I wasn't there. I can't say enough good things about them. Would definitely hire again."

Mary D on March 2025


Ace Basin Excavating
Located In:
5.00(
1
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Ace Basin Excavating
Located In:
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
266 local quotes requested

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"

brooke W on October 2024

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Please ask us about discounts for military and first responders. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"

brooke W on October 2024


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JHS Construction & Paving
1050 Cliffwood Drive
4.42(
12
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JHS Construction & Paving
1050 Cliffwood Drive
4.42(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
294 local quotes requested

No Job Is Too Small! Give us a call with any asphalt, concrete, pipe, and clearing needs. Here at JHS we have over 15 years of experience in the field. We look forward to working with you.

"He did a great Sales Offer and was great when starting landscaping/ grading to level ground for foundation. But once the building parts were delivered he stopped working They dug the perimeter to the building. The dumpster was repossessed late at night. Two weeks later they came and picked up all their machinery. Trey said he was waiting for 3 days of dry weather to lay concrete. We had 10 days in April. We were already passed first promise due date of April 1st. But now he says he is waiting on inspections. 1st inspection failed due to uneven foundation sand and deer prints, Permits were not collected in February as was told in February that he was getting them with signed documents from me giving him permission to get them. All payments made prior to March to keep workers on the job. They did not fulfill their end of agreement to be paid in advance, Flood vents were suppose to be ordered in January with rest of garage -- done by call to Spry Steel via conference call by Tres, me and Samantha of Spry Steel. Somehow they were overlooked and had to be reordered in May, after second completion date of May 1st. Tres has made no attempt to get anything done since perimeter dug. Last I heard he was having trouble getting inspection of dugout perimeter to get concrete. But I have been told by other contractors that they area is not dug properly and the plastic and rebar need to be spread in the area where building is to be built. The rebar and plastic are sitting in puddles of mud where it has rained over the months and Trey has not bothered to move. Rebar has grass and weeds growing over it. Plastic is becoming useless as it deteriorates in the sun and mud."

Nancy W on May 2024

No Job Is Too Small! Give us a call with any asphalt, concrete, pipe, and clearing needs. Here at JHS we have over 15 years of experience in the field. We look forward to working with you.

"He did a great Sales Offer and was great when starting landscaping/ grading to level ground for foundation. But once the building parts were delivered he stopped working They dug the perimeter to the building. The dumpster was repossessed late at night. Two weeks later they came and picked up all their machinery. Trey said he was waiting for 3 days of dry weather to lay concrete. We had 10 days in April. We were already passed first promise due date of April 1st. But now he says he is waiting on inspections. 1st inspection failed due to uneven foundation sand and deer prints, Permits were not collected in February as was told in February that he was getting them with signed documents from me giving him permission to get them. All payments made prior to March to keep workers on the job. They did not fulfill their end of agreement to be paid in advance, Flood vents were suppose to be ordered in January with rest of garage -- done by call to Spry Steel via conference call by Tres, me and Samantha of Spry Steel. Somehow they were overlooked and had to be reordered in May, after second completion date of May 1st. Tres has made no attempt to get anything done since perimeter dug. Last I heard he was having trouble getting inspection of dugout perimeter to get concrete. But I have been told by other contractors that they area is not dug properly and the plastic and rebar need to be spread in the area where building is to be built. The rebar and plastic are sitting in puddles of mud where it has rained over the months and Trey has not bothered to move. Rebar has grass and weeds growing over it. Plastic is becoming useless as it deteriorates in the sun and mud."

Nancy W on May 2024

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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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