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Avatar for Valley Land Co. LLC
Valley Land Co. LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"We needed our driveway fixed badly and had some massive quotes for cement and asphalt. Everything was done exactly the way we needed and better. We couldn't be happier with the job done and highly recommend!"
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project

+19

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Elliott & Son Excavating LLC
Elliott & Son Excavating LLC
5.0(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Elliott and Sons did a great job excavating my basement and prepping the yard for seeding. Would definitely use them again for any work needed. Always on time and never had to wonder what was going on as they kept me up to date on everything. Great company and top of line equipment too."
2” sewer line
Kiser Home
2” sewer line
Kiser Home
2” sewerline

+14

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Avatar for Blue Springs Land Management
Blue Springs Land Management
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job and service! We had a emergency and needed somebody there asap. We had other contractors that couldn't do their job until the dirt Hillside was removed . He was there within the hour! Got the job done quick and efficiently and the other contractor was able to get started. Thanks for all your help!!!"
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Landscaping Project
Driveway and Building Pad Installation
Landscaping Project

+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
Avatar for Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
Creative Excavating Concepts, LLC
4.9(
7
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of the work and responsiveness were top notch. It has been a pleasure doing business with Creative Bobcat Concepts; Cory is extremely honest, hard working, very knowledgeable about excavation best practices, and provides very reasonable and fair pricing. Within hours of my request for quotation, Cory drove 1 ½ hours to examine the work necessary, provided a quotation the next day, and completed the job in a timely manner within the highest standards of quality. Thank you Cory, Creative Bobcat Concepts has my highest personal recommendation."
Start house seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
House seat and footers
Houses seat+ footings
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for CARL PERRY CONSTRUCTION LLC
CARL PERRY CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.6(
8
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Carl and this team did a great job in completing an addition to the house. Great build quality, efficient sub contractor management, attention to detail and doing what is right and no short cuts. Carl is flexible on changes to the project to keep it on schedule. Good communication with client and subs and honest about what and how it should be done."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+7

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ROCKY ELLISON MASONRY
ROCKY ELLISON MASONRY
4.7(
140
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was exceptional service. Rocky came on site and matched the brick and even incorporated the brick design of the house into the mailbox. I have received nothing but complements from my neighbors. He built my mailbox better than the original !"
Recommended by99%of homeowners
Avatar for J&A Craftsmanship Remodeling, LLC
J&A Craftsmanship Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
21
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired J&A (Juan) and his team to complete a drywall job and some exterior painting at our home. Juan provided a competitive quote for the work to be done, communicated throughout the job as work progressed and finished up as scheduled. I highly recommend J&A Remodeling for any job you want completed at a reasonable rate and in a professional manner."
After
Before
Before
Before
After

+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Blackjack Land Management
Blackjack Land Management
5.0(
17
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job excavating clearing and grading my property. Cody is honest, responsive and does what he says. Its hard to find this quality of service today at the fair price I received. Highly recommended."
Land Clearing & Finish Grade
Site Work For A Barndo.   Lots and lots Of Dirt Moved!!!!
Electrical Trench Install Up in the Smokey Mountains
Forestry Mulching
Electrical Trench Install

+92

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for WMF Land Services
WMF Land Services
5.0(
8
)
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We were very pleased. Right after a hurricane a large tree had to be taken down and a very large stump removed. They worked safely and were very professional. I felt the price was fair. I highly recommend them."
Tree Removals
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Topping for view
Taking down a tree that’s about to fall Out in the road monster white oak removal
Removing trees of of the home

+38

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Knoxville, TN

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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