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413 Services
5.0(
11
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Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeb and Matt did a great job! Contacted us quickly with an estimate, did the job efficiently, and were professional and courteous. Highly recommended!"
Motion Unlimited
Motion Unlimited
Running out of daylight
Equipment
BC 1800

+20

Response time2 days
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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ERE,LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional crews, modern equipment, good communication with/from project manager. Complicated project, difficult site access at times, they didn't seem worried, dug right in."
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls

+64

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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1X Contractors
5.0(
4
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Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easy to work with, schedule work with, show up when they say, get the job done right and when they say! Very good at communicating, they stepped up took the job when my other contractor had to back out at the last minute!!! They got the job done fast and did an awesome Job for us!!!! Theyâ ll make many more customers happy too!!! Recommend them any time!!!"
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Excavation and Iron
5.0(
3
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Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colton did a great job with welding up my dump trailer. Overtime it developed some issues and without hesitation, he came and picked up my dump trailer for me and immediately got to work and got it back to need fixed as I requested within about a day and a half. "
D-Box
New Septic Install
New Septic Install
Final product
Overview

+11

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LB Concrete LLC
4.5(
2
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Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was really professional. Told me exactly what he was going to do and broke the invoice down and showed me exactly where my money was going. He was on time got the job done exactly how he said he was going to. Cleaned up after the job was done and left my place better then when he got there. I will be using him for other projects in the future. Highly recommend him and his crew. "
Side walk
Side walk
Side walk
Side walk
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
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Carter Feltman
New to Angi

Serving Lead, SD and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Lead, SD

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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