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Building site preparation and clearing pros in La Plata

Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
6500 Kane Way
4.24(
639
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
6500 Kane Way
4.24(
639
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4358 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They wanted $542 just to install a basic kitchen faucet! Ridiculous!"

Stephen T on November 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"They wanted $542 just to install a basic kitchen faucet! Ridiculous!"

Stephen T on November 2024


Avatar for Marcia Excavating Incorporated
Marcia Excavating Incorporated
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Marcia Excavating Incorporated
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
732 local quotes requested

Excavation & Plumbing business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent great job !"

Jose s on November 2024

Excavation & Plumbing business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent great job !"

Jose s on November 2024


Avatar for Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
7713 Strasburg St
4.99(
67
)
Approved Pro
Premium Drainage & Erosion Solutions
7713 Strasburg St
4.99(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1174 local quotes requested

If you're looking for honesty and quality workmanship, you've come to the right place. Our specialty is drainage and landscaping, but whether a property needs storm drains, french drains, sump pumps, grading, leveling, excavation, patios, creative guttering for water removal or landscaping, we do all of the above with guaranteed results! Get in touch today for a consultation, and help us help you come up with the perfect drainage solution for your home or business!

"The team from Premium are not only extremely professional but very good about answering any questions and keeping us informed of any changes to the proposed timeline (we had a week delay to start the project due to bad weather but they let us know 2 weeks in advance). They also accommodated additional requests to the quote without much of a problem (we added waterproofing of a wall). Highly recommended and one of the best customer service experiences ever."

Juan J on February 2025

If you're looking for honesty and quality workmanship, you've come to the right place. Our specialty is drainage and landscaping, but whether a property needs storm drains, french drains, sump pumps, grading, leveling, excavation, patios, creative guttering for water removal or landscaping, we do all of the above with guaranteed results! Get in touch today for a consultation, and help us help you come up with the perfect drainage solution for your home or business!

"The team from Premium are not only extremely professional but very good about answering any questions and keeping us informed of any changes to the proposed timeline (we had a week delay to start the project due to bad weather but they let us know 2 weeks in advance). They also accommodated additional requests to the quote without much of a problem (we added waterproofing of a wall). Highly recommended and one of the best customer service experiences ever."

Juan J on February 2025


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Serve You Group
10432 Merrigan Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Serve You Group
10432 Merrigan Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2220 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!


Tysons Service Corp
3168 B Spring St
No reviews
Tysons Service Corp
3168 B Spring St
No reviews

M² BUILDING AND DESIGN
7407 Albemarle Dr
No reviews
M² BUILDING AND DESIGN
7407 Albemarle Dr
No reviews
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MASTER BUILDER, FINISH CARPENTER

MASTER BUILDER, FINISH CARPENTER


BAY AREA DISPOSAL LLC
PO BOX 189
3.86(
7
)
BAY AREA DISPOSAL LLC
PO BOX 189
3.86(
7
)
Customers say: Terrific value
23 years of experience

Local trash removal company, provides excellent service at competitive rates. Visa, Master card and Discover accepted.

"DO NOT DO BUSINESS EITH THIS ORGANIZATION. They do not demonstrate honesty not integrity in dealing with customers. Bought a dishwasher with the "promise" that if it didn't work I would receive a full refund. Installed it, didn't work. The pump had frozen and broke the discharge valve. Uninstalled and returned on 1/14/2021. I was told that they had no cash on hand. Wrote me an IOU (carbon copy receipt that they retained) and said that someone would drop off my refund the next day.I made sure my address is written on the IOU. Nothing. Went to their location 3 TIMES, no money, someone will drop it off next day. Nothing. Called on 1/22/2021, again had to give my address and was promised that they would mail. Nothing. Called today 2/1/202, still not mailed and ask what my address (still written on the IOU) and asked that someone meet me at the Benzie County Sheriff's office to discuss fraud. Suddenly, they were interested in paying, but, still needed my address so they could mail. Gave 1 hour to drop off before I seek intervention. Finally dropped off the money. Do, if I hadn't forced the issue would they ever had paid? VERY FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES. BUYER BEWARE. RECOMMEND AVOIDING THESE PEOPLE ALL TOGETHER. NO HONESTY, NO INTEGRITY IS VERY APPARENT."

David S on February 2021

Local trash removal company, provides excellent service at competitive rates. Visa, Master card and Discover accepted.

"DO NOT DO BUSINESS EITH THIS ORGANIZATION. They do not demonstrate honesty not integrity in dealing with customers. Bought a dishwasher with the "promise" that if it didn't work I would receive a full refund. Installed it, didn't work. The pump had frozen and broke the discharge valve. Uninstalled and returned on 1/14/2021. I was told that they had no cash on hand. Wrote me an IOU (carbon copy receipt that they retained) and said that someone would drop off my refund the next day.I made sure my address is written on the IOU. Nothing. Went to their location 3 TIMES, no money, someone will drop it off next day. Nothing. Called on 1/22/2021, again had to give my address and was promised that they would mail. Nothing. Called today 2/1/202, still not mailed and ask what my address (still written on the IOU) and asked that someone meet me at the Benzie County Sheriff's office to discuss fraud. Suddenly, they were interested in paying, but, still needed my address so they could mail. Gave 1 hour to drop off before I seek intervention. Finally dropped off the money. Do, if I hadn't forced the issue would they ever had paid? VERY FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES. BUYER BEWARE. RECOMMEND AVOIDING THESE PEOPLE ALL TOGETHER. NO HONESTY, NO INTEGRITY IS VERY APPARENT."

David S on February 2021


Mona Contracting LLC.
9630 Our Place
No reviews
Mona Contracting LLC.
9630 Our Place
No reviews

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.
6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.
6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.


SCHNEIDER CONTRACTING CORP
6460 General Green Way
4.77(
13
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SCHNEIDER CONTRACTING CORP
6460 General Green Way
4.77(
13
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Schneider Contracting Corporation has provided decorative concrete construction and related services in the DC metro area since 1993. We specialize in colored, textured, stamped, stenciled and scored concrete and exposed aggregates for driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, and other exterior applications. We have over 20 years experience in working with these applications and are members of the American Society of Concrete Contractors and the Decorative Concrete Council. We serve Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland (within an approx. 45 minute radius of the City of Alexandria).

"Readers of this should know that there are many ways to cheat on concrete driveways- it is a bad mistake to go with the cheapest contractor! I am a retired engineer and know how things should be done. I was impressed from the outset by Todd and Stan (his foreman). They even aesthetically improved my design! The crew showed up on time and, under Stan's direction, proceeded to execute one of the smoothest operations I have ever seen everything done all in accordance with good engineering practice. Finished quality (after cleaning) is still excellent three years later. Price was reasonable for quality of job."

D B on September 2018

Schneider Contracting Corporation has provided decorative concrete construction and related services in the DC metro area since 1993. We specialize in colored, textured, stamped, stenciled and scored concrete and exposed aggregates for driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, and other exterior applications. We have over 20 years experience in working with these applications and are members of the American Society of Concrete Contractors and the Decorative Concrete Council. We serve Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland (within an approx. 45 minute radius of the City of Alexandria).

"Readers of this should know that there are many ways to cheat on concrete driveways- it is a bad mistake to go with the cheapest contractor! I am a retired engineer and know how things should be done. I was impressed from the outset by Todd and Stan (his foreman). They even aesthetically improved my design! The crew showed up on time and, under Stan's direction, proceeded to execute one of the smoothest operations I have ever seen everything done all in accordance with good engineering practice. Finished quality (after cleaning) is still excellent three years later. Price was reasonable for quality of job."

D B on September 2018

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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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