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Terraformers Excavating, LLC

745 Deeds Terrace Southeast
4.43(
7
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Approved Pro

Terraformers Excavating, LLC

745 Deeds Terrace Southeast
4.43(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

is committed to excellence in 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.

"Alex and Jack were phenomenal! They came out to regrade my driveway. They were fast, friendly and made my driveway usable again. I would hire them again for any work!!!"

Nichole E on January 2025

is committed to excellence in 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.

"Alex and Jack were phenomenal! They came out to regrade my driveway. They were fast, friendly and made my driveway usable again. I would hire them again for any work!!!"

Nichole E on January 2025


Top Notch Logging, LLC

8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro

Top Notch Logging, LLC

8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


My Family Enterprises

7564 Enclave Way
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

My Family Enterprises

7564 Enclave Way
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Very prompt, hired to do a garage clean out and was very impressed. They worked quickly and professionally. Will recommend and rehire again!!! Thanks"

Desmond T on March 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Very prompt, hired to do a garage clean out and was very impressed. They worked quickly and professionally. Will recommend and rehire again!!! Thanks"

Desmond T on March 2025


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Cunningham Land Management

2366 Mineral Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Cunningham Land Management

2366 Mineral Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Cunningham land management is committed to excellence in 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. 11+ experience

"Great work, super fast, quality workmen ship, takes pride in work!"

Kody K on January 2023

Cunningham land management is committed to excellence in 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. 11+ experience

"Great work, super fast, quality workmen ship, takes pride in work!"

Kody K on January 2023


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McGuire's Property Services, LLC

1192 Muirwood Drive, Unit 1
4.36(
7
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McGuire's Property Services, LLC

1192 Muirwood Drive, Unit 1
4.36(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

McGuire's Property Services, LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Lancaster, OH and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"They could not get the job done and they did not show up. He got in over his head and kept asking for more and more money."

Kathy L on October 2021

McGuire's Property Services, LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Lancaster, OH and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"They could not get the job done and they did not show up. He got in over his head and kept asking for more and more money."

Kathy L on October 2021


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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC

6062 E COUNTY ROAD 300 N
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

SITE PREPS & MORE LLC

6062 E COUNTY ROAD 300 N
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Exceptional Customer Service. Quick Response. Great turnaround time on quote. Price was just right!! Mark was amazing from beginning to end. "

Amber J on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Exceptional Customer Service. Quick Response. Great turnaround time on quote. Price was just right!! Mark was amazing from beginning to end. "

Amber J on May 2025


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Hicks Hauling and Excavation

740 Central Ave
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Hicks Hauling and Excavation

740 Central Ave
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Job well done. I would hire them again. Nice fellow"

Randy U on August 2025

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Job well done. I would hire them again. Nice fellow"

Randy U on August 2025


Ackison Enterprises

24 West Front Street
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro

Ackison Enterprises

24 West Front Street
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 2025


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C.G.H. Property Management

14740 Sand Run Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

C.G.H. Property Management

14740 Sand Run Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavation service 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!

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."

Eric C on November 2024

We specialize in excavation service 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!

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."

Eric C on November 2024


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Bojanowski Excavation, LLC

3415 Otterbein Road Northwest
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Bojanowski Excavation, LLC

3415 Otterbein Road Northwest
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
105 local quotes requested

Bojanowski Excavation is a Veteran owned and operated Excavation Company specializing in driveway restoration, drain line trenching, culvert installation, clearing, grading, down tree and debris removal among other excavation type work. Delivered with exceptional Customer Experience and Professional finished products.

"I have a mile long list for him to do. He knows his stuff very knowledgeable. Prices are amazing and he will work with you best he can."

Mike R on November 2023

Bojanowski Excavation is a Veteran owned and operated Excavation Company specializing in driveway restoration, drain line trenching, culvert installation, clearing, grading, down tree and debris removal among other excavation type work. Delivered with exceptional Customer Experience and Professional finished products.

"I have a mile long list for him to do. He knows his stuff very knowledgeable. Prices are amazing and he will work with you best he can."

Mike R on November 2023

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Lancaster, OH

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 Lancaster, OH 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.