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Avatar for Paradis Excavation & Construction
Paradis Excavation & Construction
148 Flagg Road
4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Paradis Excavation & Construction
148 Flagg Road
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Sarah R on July 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Sarah R on July 2024


Gagnons Excavating, LLC
334 Main Street
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro
Gagnons Excavating, LLC
334 Main Street
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are an excavation company with over 40 years of experience located in East Wakefield, NH looking to assist you in completing all your projects. We are fully insured and reasonably priced!

"Roland was very professional and worked hard! We wish we had found him sooner. We had a couple other companies â tryâ and do the work to only say the work could not be done. Roland came and not only did the work but did a great job! We would highly recommend him. Heâ s professional, hard working and very fair with pricing! Will definitely use him again for future jobs."

Phyllis P on November 2023

We are an excavation company with over 40 years of experience located in East Wakefield, NH looking to assist you in completing all your projects. We are fully insured and reasonably priced!

"Roland was very professional and worked hard! We wish we had found him sooner. We had a couple other companies â tryâ and do the work to only say the work could not be done. Roland came and not only did the work but did a great job! We would highly recommend him. Heâ s professional, hard working and very fair with pricing! Will definitely use him again for future jobs."

Phyllis P on November 2023


Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation
PO Box 363
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation
PO Box 363
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation 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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Diana . on July 2022

Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation 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.

"N/A"

Diana . on July 2022


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JW's Landscape Construction, LLC
226 Post Rd
4.73(
38
)
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JW's Landscape Construction, LLC
226 Post Rd
4.73(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

JW Landscape Construction, LLC is a disabled veteran owned company that handles work-site projects which include, excavation, retaining walls, patios, granite work,and walkways. Read are reviews we also have numerous customers you can speak with. We are nationally certified in what we do and are proud of our work and it shows. We offer free estimates and accept credit cards and offer payment plans.

"JWs Landscape worked with me to clear my property of overgrown gardens, trees, etc to prep it for a lawn. They communicated with me throughout the entire process as I was not always on site. They were very accommodating of changes and requests I made as the work was being done."

Leanna F on January 2025

JW Landscape Construction, LLC is a disabled veteran owned company that handles work-site projects which include, excavation, retaining walls, patios, granite work,and walkways. Read are reviews we also have numerous customers you can speak with. We are nationally certified in what we do and are proud of our work and it shows. We offer free estimates and accept credit cards and offer payment plans.

"JWs Landscape worked with me to clear my property of overgrown gardens, trees, etc to prep it for a lawn. They communicated with me throughout the entire process as I was not always on site. They were very accommodating of changes and requests I made as the work was being done."

Leanna F on January 2025


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Carideo Services
46 Sachs Rd
5.00(
9
)
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Carideo Services
46 Sachs Rd
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Delivery was on time and very proffecional"

Al g on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Delivery was on time and very proffecional"

Al g on May 2025


H. K. White & Son, LLC
203 Towle Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
H. K. White & Son, LLC
203 Towle Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Welcome to H.K. White & Son, LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They were very approachable, and made me feel comfortable as a woman dealing with contractors. Very professional, and on time, even checking in when their day was done. I would say they went above and beyond."

Kathy Y on March 2019

Welcome to H.K. White & Son, LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They were very approachable, and made me feel comfortable as a woman dealing with contractors. Very professional, and on time, even checking in when their day was done. I would say they went above and beyond."

Kathy Y on March 2019


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Q.S. Mose
216 Old Jaffrey Rd
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Q.S. Mose
216 Old Jaffrey Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
14 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate! We are looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon.

We are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate! We are looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon.


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The Site Guy
10 Edgerly Garrison Rd
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
The Site Guy
10 Edgerly Garrison Rd
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At THE SITE GUY 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! Weekends by appointment only.

"Mike was awesome. He got the job done, no problem! And he was a pleasure to chat with. We will definitely use his services again. "

Lauren E on May 2025

At THE SITE GUY 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! Weekends by appointment only.

"Mike was awesome. He got the job done, no problem! And he was a pleasure to chat with. We will definitely use his services again. "

Lauren E on May 2025


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NH Projects LLC
91 Hamwoods Rd
4.97(
19
)
Approved Pro
NH Projects LLC
91 Hamwoods Rd
4.97(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

NH Projects LLC is the place to call for all your basement and bathroom remodeling needs. Our small team brings well over 35 years of construction experience to ensure your project goes smoothly and compliments your space. We pride ourselves on honestly, hard work, and innovate skills to aid our customers in their home improvement endeavors. Give us a call today!

"Because we were going away for an extended time, and insulation work by others had to be completed first, we had to schedule drywall workday NH Projects under a rather tight time frame. Despite uncooperative weather (lots of rain slowing the drying time), they managed to get everything done as needed, working around other scheduled work they had. They were prompt, professional, and a pleasure to interact with, in addition to doing excellent work."

John R on November 2023

NH Projects LLC is the place to call for all your basement and bathroom remodeling needs. Our small team brings well over 35 years of construction experience to ensure your project goes smoothly and compliments your space. We pride ourselves on honestly, hard work, and innovate skills to aid our customers in their home improvement endeavors. Give us a call today!

"Because we were going away for an extended time, and insulation work by others had to be completed first, we had to schedule drywall workday NH Projects under a rather tight time frame. Despite uncooperative weather (lots of rain slowing the drying time), they managed to get everything done as needed, working around other scheduled work they had. They were prompt, professional, and a pleasure to interact with, in addition to doing excellent work."

John R on November 2023


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Littlewoods, LLC
15 Dudley Road
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Littlewoods, LLC
15 Dudley Road
4.94(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

With over 20 years of experience in the excavation, hardscaping, and landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential or commercial needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call and see what Littlewoods, LLC, can do for you.

"Took some time, but I think it was just a busy time of year. They did a fabulous job exactly what I wanted. Well done"

Brian P on May 2020

With over 20 years of experience in the excavation, hardscaping, and landscaping industry, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential or commercial needs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call and see what Littlewoods, LLC, can do for you.

"Took some time, but I think it was just a busy time of year. They did a fabulous job exactly what I wanted. Well done"

Brian P on May 2020

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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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