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NorthWind Land Developers

16 S Constitution Ave
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NorthWind Land Developers

16 S Constitution Ave
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At NorthWind Land Developers, we are your comprehensive solution for all land development needs across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to sustainable practices, we offer a diverse range of services, making us your go-to partner in creating exceptional spaces. Whether it's transforming raw land, building your dream structure, or managing projects seamlessly, NorthWind Land Developers is here to bring your vision to life. Let's embark on this journey together and create spaces that stand the test of time.

At NorthWind Land Developers, we are your comprehensive solution for all land development needs across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to sustainable practices, we offer a diverse range of services, making us your go-to partner in creating exceptional spaces. Whether it's transforming raw land, building your dream structure, or managing projects seamlessly, NorthWind Land Developers is here to bring your vision to life. Let's embark on this journey together and create spaces that stand the test of time.


BTRU Excavating and More LLC

475 Copenhaffer Road
5.00(
6
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BTRU Excavating and More LLC

475 Copenhaffer Road
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

B. TRUExcavating & More, LLC 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.

"Tony did a fantastic job from start to finish. We got several quotes for the job but decided to go with Tony as he was very detailed and precise with his estimate. From day one he was set on trying to do right by us. We had a sinkhole that needed filled and he helped us every way he could. He was very professional and focused on getting our project right. I would recommend this company and would use again for other projects!"

Steven G on October 2024

B. TRUExcavating & More, LLC 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.

"Tony did a fantastic job from start to finish. We got several quotes for the job but decided to go with Tony as he was very detailed and precise with his estimate. From day one he was set on trying to do right by us. We had a sinkhole that needed filled and he helped us every way he could. He was very professional and focused on getting our project right. I would recommend this company and would use again for other projects!"

Steven G on October 2024


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Blue Cord Property Care

106 Saw Mill Road
4.89(
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Blue Cord Property Care

106 Saw Mill Road
4.89(
57
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

If you like our reviews, please visit our website directly as we have a LOT more information and photos there. https://www.bluecordpropertycare.com/ You can also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hlpqyv5AKRI_ajQikxlgg We are a family and veteran owned and operated business and we use the best equipment in the industry for the best possible results. If you're looking for a small family business that takes the time to understand what you want and to create something truly special, all while making it an enjoyable experience, we will be a good fit for you.

"Blue Cord did a great job with the property grading and care."

Erica C on February 2025

If you like our reviews, please visit our website directly as we have a LOT more information and photos there. https://www.bluecordpropertycare.com/ You can also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hlpqyv5AKRI_ajQikxlgg We are a family and veteran owned and operated business and we use the best equipment in the industry for the best possible results. If you're looking for a small family business that takes the time to understand what you want and to create something truly special, all while making it an enjoyable experience, we will be a good fit for you.

"Blue Cord did a great job with the property grading and care."

Erica C on February 2025


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Culpepper & Son Contracting

725 Garvine Mill Rd.
4.98(
59
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Culpepper & Son Contracting

725 Garvine Mill Rd.
4.98(
59
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Welcome to Culpepper & Sons Contracting! A local family owned and operated company you can trust! We specalize in: -Excavating -Tree Removal -Stump Grinding -Land Management -Grading -Drainage -Erosion Control -Snow/Ice Services We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we are looking forward to hearing from you today!

"Professional work and just all around great service. I would definitely use them again "

Kirk J on August 2025

Welcome to Culpepper & Sons Contracting! A local family owned and operated company you can trust! We specalize in: -Excavating -Tree Removal -Stump Grinding -Land Management -Grading -Drainage -Erosion Control -Snow/Ice Services We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we are looking forward to hearing from you today!

"Professional work and just all around great service. I would definitely use them again "

Kirk J on August 2025


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Riptide Property Maintenance, LLC

652B Fishing Creek Road
5.00(
5
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Riptide Property Maintenance, LLC

652B Fishing Creek Road
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Honest, trustworthy, and reliable. Not only do I plan on using them again in the future, but I would highly recommend them. "

Jon S on September 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

"Honest, trustworthy, and reliable. Not only do I plan on using them again in the future, but I would highly recommend them. "

Jon S on September 2025


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Quality Build Group LLC

615 W College Ave
5.00(
1
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Quality Build Group LLC

615 W College Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"I had quality build group do a bathroom remodel and it turned out perfectly I also had them do major excavation in my 2 acre yard which I must say was very efficient and perfectly done the last thing I had them do for me is a remove some trees and I have nothing but great things to say about this company mike and his crew was very professional and very hard workers and you could tell they loved what that did and took pride in it I highly recommend this company!"

Samuel Jiménez matos M on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"I had quality build group do a bathroom remodel and it turned out perfectly I also had them do major excavation in my 2 acre yard which I must say was very efficient and perfectly done the last thing I had them do for me is a remove some trees and I have nothing but great things to say about this company mike and his crew was very professional and very hard workers and you could tell they loved what that did and took pride in it I highly recommend this company!"

Samuel Jiménez matos M on August 2025


Fermanagh Corporation

1438 S Beaver Hill Rd
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Fermanagh Corporation

1438 S Beaver Hill Rd
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31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Fermanagh Corporation 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.

Fermanagh Corporation 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.


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The Steel Bucket

Beechwood Ave
5.00(
9
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The Steel Bucket

Beechwood Ave
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
251 local quotes requested

Family owned and operated, dedicated to giving stress free estimates and convenient scheduling, for all your needs regarding junk, rubbish, debris, and even snow removal. We do tree removal and stump grinding, demolition and excavation. We offer full yard clean ups and house clean outs. Gutters, and pressure washing for the home also available. Competitive pricing, and estimates are free. No job is too small, we accept cash and PayPal. We do accept credit cards via link through PayPal.

"Great! Everything got cleaned up."

Janet H on June 2025

Family owned and operated, dedicated to giving stress free estimates and convenient scheduling, for all your needs regarding junk, rubbish, debris, and even snow removal. We do tree removal and stump grinding, demolition and excavation. We offer full yard clean ups and house clean outs. Gutters, and pressure washing for the home also available. Competitive pricing, and estimates are free. No job is too small, we accept cash and PayPal. We do accept credit cards via link through PayPal.

"Great! Everything got cleaned up."

Janet H on June 2025


BILLET RESTORATION

141 MANCHESTER ST
5.00(
1
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BILLET RESTORATION

141 MANCHESTER ST
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGE. NO SERVICE CHARGE. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE APPLIES.

OWNER OPERATED. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGE. NO SERVICE CHARGE. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE APPLIES.


Ranck Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Excavation

2541 Marietta Ave
4.06(
35
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Ranck Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Excavation

2541 Marietta Ave
4.06(
35
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Customers say: Super punctual
72 years of experience

For 70 years customers have trusted Ranck Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Excavation to always provide a high level of quality work, professionalism, and outstanding customer satisfaction. With highly trained, experienced technicians, we can provide a wide variety of plumbing, excavation, and HVAC services with remodeling projects, new installations, repairs, maintenance, and emergency services. We specialize in Water Treatment, Water Heater Replacements, Leak Detection and Repairs, Water and Drain Line Repairs-Replacements, Gas Line Installation, Boiler Repairs, Replacements, or New Installations, Faucet and toilet Repairs-Replacements-Installations, Sewer Line Services, In-House Excavation team available (no third party), Thermostat Upgrades & Repairs, Indoor Air Quality Systems, and more. TRUST Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation in giving the best quality and valued services with the largest investment – your HOME! No Sales Pitches, Just Repairs! Contact us today.

"The work was satisfactorily performed in a timely manner. The price was outrageous. I paid $378 to replace a toilet fill valve and flapper. My regular handyman was unavailable so I thought I would try Ranck Plumbing. I feel I was treated unfairly to be charged twice the cost many plumbers would bill. I would like future potential customers to be forewarned."

ROBERT H on October 2021

For 70 years customers have trusted Ranck Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Excavation to always provide a high level of quality work, professionalism, and outstanding customer satisfaction. With highly trained, experienced technicians, we can provide a wide variety of plumbing, excavation, and HVAC services with remodeling projects, new installations, repairs, maintenance, and emergency services. We specialize in Water Treatment, Water Heater Replacements, Leak Detection and Repairs, Water and Drain Line Repairs-Replacements, Gas Line Installation, Boiler Repairs, Replacements, or New Installations, Faucet and toilet Repairs-Replacements-Installations, Sewer Line Services, In-House Excavation team available (no third party), Thermostat Upgrades & Repairs, Indoor Air Quality Systems, and more. TRUST Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation in giving the best quality and valued services with the largest investment – your HOME! No Sales Pitches, Just Repairs! Contact us today.

"The work was satisfactorily performed in a timely manner. The price was outrageous. I paid $378 to replace a toilet fill valve and flapper. My regular handyman was unavailable so I thought I would try Ranck Plumbing. I feel I was treated unfairly to be charged twice the cost many plumbers would bill. I would like future potential customers to be forewarned."

ROBERT H on October 2021

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

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, PA homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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