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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Kelseyville

A-T WANZER GRADING & EXCVTNG
690 TODD RD
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A-T WANZER GRADING & EXCVTNG
690 TODD RD
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30 years of experience

California Contractor License #759516

California Contractor License #759516


Pierson Company
1200 West Harris Street
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Pierson Company
1200 West Harris Street
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perfectionist construction
1110
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perfectionist construction
1110
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26 years of experience

Gen. contractor, we do it all. 20 years experience no job to small or to big.

Gen. contractor, we do it all. 20 years experience no job to small or to big.


Fischer's Siskiyou Backhoe & Septic Service
Unknown
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Fischer's Siskiyou Backhoe & Septic Service
Unknown
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Free onsite estimate

Contact us at (888) 964-9907 in Chico, CA, to request an estimate for our toilet rentals, septic pumping, or septic repair.

Contact us at (888) 964-9907 in Chico, CA, to request an estimate for our toilet rentals, septic pumping, or septic repair.


Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works
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Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works
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Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works is a well known excavating contractor in the Ukiah, CA area. Call (707) 391-4634 and get quality beyond your expectations! Talmage, CA Upper Lake, CA Willits, CA Brooktrails, CA Hopland, CA; Excavation Company, Excavation Service, Excavating, Professional Excavation Company, Local Excavation Company, Affordable Excavation Contractor, Professional Excavating Company, Local Excavating Company, Affordable Excavating Contractor, Trucking Company.

Ryan Lucchetti Earth Works is a well known excavating contractor in the Ukiah, CA area. Call (707) 391-4634 and get quality beyond your expectations! Talmage, CA Upper Lake, CA Willits, CA Brooktrails, CA Hopland, CA; Excavation Company, Excavation Service, Excavating, Professional Excavation Company, Local Excavation Company, Affordable Excavation Contractor, Professional Excavating Company, Local Excavating Company, Affordable Excavating Contractor, Trucking Company.


Kazco
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Kazco
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We offer all construction services from underground to finished buildings and homes. Specializing in excavation.

We offer all construction services from underground to finished buildings and homes. Specializing in excavation.


Tommy Treehouse
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Tommy Treehouse
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11 years of experience

I have been building in the trees for roughly 5 years now and it is amazing what you see in the canopy of a massive tree everyone should have a treehouse or a tree gym or both from house to play house we can do it.

I have been building in the trees for roughly 5 years now and it is amazing what you see in the canopy of a massive tree everyone should have a treehouse or a tree gym or both from house to play house we can do it.


J Pantaleon Construction
Po Box 233
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J Pantaleon Construction
Po Box 233
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General Engineering contractor specializing in grading,trenching,excavating,concrete flat work and much more. Licensed and insured with good rates . Over 10 yrs of experience in the trade, small business from Lake County California but willing to travel to other Counties

General Engineering contractor specializing in grading,trenching,excavating,concrete flat work and much more. Licensed and insured with good rates . Over 10 yrs of experience in the trade, small business from Lake County California but willing to travel to other Counties


Dave's Backhoe Services
Unknown
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Dave's Backhoe Services
Unknown
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Free onsite estimate

We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial

We provide excavating services for the area of Ridgecrest, CA, for over 20 years. We provide also backhoe, concrete trucking,dirt work and trucking, steel building, residential and commercial


Van Note Construction
PO Box 826
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Van Note Construction
PO Box 826
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Steven Van Note has been a licensed contractor since 1982 and personally oversees every project. He uses only legal workers and other licensed contractors to produce top quality craftmanship and takes pride in maintaining his excellent reputation. Van Note Construction is honest and dependable and will give you what you pay for. Licensed General Contractor, General Engineering Contractor, and Concrete Contractor. We have also recently started "disability remodeling" to help the disabled stay in their homes by adding ramps, widening doorways, etc.

Steven Van Note has been a licensed contractor since 1982 and personally oversees every project. He uses only legal workers and other licensed contractors to produce top quality craftmanship and takes pride in maintaining his excellent reputation. Van Note Construction is honest and dependable and will give you what you pay for. Licensed General Contractor, General Engineering Contractor, and Concrete Contractor. We have also recently started "disability remodeling" to help the disabled stay in their homes by adding ramps, widening doorways, etc.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Kelseyville, CA

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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