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Absolute Excavation and Construction

1300 Mouth Of Cedar Rd.
5.00(
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Absolute Excavation and Construction

1300 Mouth Of Cedar Rd.
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Absolute Excavation and Construction 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.

"Carl and his guys are extremely skilled and very respectful. True masters at their craft. They transformed our hill side. What once was stumps, dead ash trees and over grown weeds of every varity. Is now something beautiful that our family can enjoy."

Edward G on October 2021

Absolute Excavation and Construction 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.

"Carl and his guys are extremely skilled and very respectful. True masters at their craft. They transformed our hill side. What once was stumps, dead ash trees and over grown weeds of every varity. Is now something beautiful that our family can enjoy."

Edward G on October 2021

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Express Damage Restoration of Kentucky, LLC

623 Miles Rd
5.00(
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Express Damage Restoration of Kentucky, LLC

623 Miles Rd
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

For Emergencies Call (502)503-1902 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. Master water damage restorer master fire and smoke restorer. IICRC certified. Commercial drying specialists , applied microbial remediation , applied structural drying. Water damage restoration specialists. Certified water damage restoration company in Lexington Ky, Richmond Ky, Winchester KY, Nicholasville Ky, Clark county Ky. Voted number one water damage mitigation company in Lexington Ky. Voted number one Water Removal company. Voted number one Water damage restoration company in Lexington Ky and Winchester KY.

"They were more than helpful with the insurance company and saved a lot of hassle ! Very respectful and professional !"

Amanda and Frank T on March 2021

For Emergencies Call (502)503-1902 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. Master water damage restorer master fire and smoke restorer. IICRC certified. Commercial drying specialists , applied microbial remediation , applied structural drying. Water damage restoration specialists. Certified water damage restoration company in Lexington Ky, Richmond Ky, Winchester KY, Nicholasville Ky, Clark county Ky. Voted number one water damage mitigation company in Lexington Ky. Voted number one Water Removal company. Voted number one Water damage restoration company in Lexington Ky and Winchester KY.

"They were more than helpful with the insurance company and saved a lot of hassle ! Very respectful and professional !"

Amanda and Frank T on March 2021

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Groundbreaking Construction

2011 Mina Station Rd
5.00(
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Groundbreaking Construction

2011 Mina Station Rd
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Big Blue Lawncare LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Big Blue Lawncare LLC Did a wonderful job on my lawn. I’d definitely recommend them to others! "

james T on March 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Big Blue Lawncare LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Big Blue Lawncare LLC Did a wonderful job on my lawn. I’d definitely recommend them to others! "

james T on March 2025

Ayres Excavation

6443 Lexington Rd
4.75(
2
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•Approved Pro

Ayres Excavation

6443 Lexington Rd
4.75(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Welcome to Ayres Excavation. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience, solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

"Luke Ayres did a great job. He is a very hard working nice young man."

Angela M on July 2019

Welcome to Ayres Excavation. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience, solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, text or email today, and let us get started!

"Luke Ayres did a great job. He is a very hard working nice young man."

Angela M on July 2019

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Perdue Excavating

116 Angela Trail
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Perdue Excavating

116 Angela Trail
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40 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Perdue Excavating has over 30 years experience servicing all of Nicholasville, Jessamine County and surrounding counties. We are a one stop shop for all your excavating needs and no job is to big nor to small for our equipment to handle. We are a family owned and locally operated business that strives for perfection on every job and guarantee customer satisfaction Give us a call today for a free estimate.

Perdue Excavating has over 30 years experience servicing all of Nicholasville, Jessamine County and surrounding counties. We are a one stop shop for all your excavating needs and no job is to big nor to small for our equipment to handle. We are a family owned and locally operated business that strives for perfection on every job and guarantee customer satisfaction Give us a call today for a free estimate.

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Swords Excavation

111 Wilson Ave, Sharpsburg KY 40374
5.00(
1
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Swords Excavation

111 Wilson Ave, Sharpsburg KY 40374
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
64 local quotes requested

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Went well and all the work was done and completed in one day"

Timothy B on May 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Went well and all the work was done and completed in one day"

Timothy B on May 2024

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Currans Contracting

143 Cross Creek Dr
4.43(
14
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Currans Contracting

143 Cross Creek Dr
4.43(
14
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
193 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

We are a third generation General contractor family run business. We cover all homeowner needs, business needs specializing in Concrete & excavation, we are also fully insured. You won't be disappointed when you give us a call for your home or business improvements. Thank you.

"Experience helps. It was nice to have someone capable of guiding me through the project.w"

David S on June 2024

We are a third generation General contractor family run business. We cover all homeowner needs, business needs specializing in Concrete & excavation, we are also fully insured. You won't be disappointed when you give us a call for your home or business improvements. Thank you.

"Experience helps. It was nice to have someone capable of guiding me through the project.w"

David S on June 2024

Lawson excavation

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Lawson excavation

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Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned small business with 5 experienced operators based out of Mt.Sterling. We travel within 60 miles of Mt.Sterling for excavation work and forestry Muclhing, and land clearing jobs. We are fully licensed and insured, we are licensed to install septic systems.

We are a locally owned small business with 5 experienced operators based out of Mt.Sterling. We travel within 60 miles of Mt.Sterling for excavation work and forestry Muclhing, and land clearing jobs. We are fully licensed and insured, we are licensed to install septic systems.

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Spray Tech foam insulators

140 Dell Acres Dr
3.00(
2
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Spray Tech foam insulators

140 Dell Acres Dr
3.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Free onsite estimate

Family owned and operated foam insulation business serving southern Ohio and northern Kentucky. Call us for quality spray foam insulation at an affordable price!

"Miserable. 6 schedule changes (2 no shows) reduced price $500 (ok a positive)? Then ? sprayed 8-10? perimeter of the floor that was supposed to be covered. Didnt clean. Oversprayed 8? thick in places but was aware interior was being finished and needed to be kept inside beams. Leaked out around perimeter of building on new white and grey steel siding (doesn?t come off and we?ve bought five different products to-date). Then? worse? backed blown tire (drove on 4 blocks) down 120 ft brand new concrete driveway. Black rubber and torn out chips of a new concrete driveway. We held back $500 waiting for return to clean and never sent product or showed to clean black rubber off. Since then found the white scrapes down the street to the drive way and backing in chips of the driveway on ring camera and as lead installed advised where tire blew at?. Owner not fixing ; rude and brags about his 4 companies owned and $10m in sales. BEWARE. Do not use them. "

Rachel K on August 2025

Family owned and operated foam insulation business serving southern Ohio and northern Kentucky. Call us for quality spray foam insulation at an affordable price!

"Miserable. 6 schedule changes (2 no shows) reduced price $500 (ok a positive)? Then ? sprayed 8-10? perimeter of the floor that was supposed to be covered. Didnt clean. Oversprayed 8? thick in places but was aware interior was being finished and needed to be kept inside beams. Leaked out around perimeter of building on new white and grey steel siding (doesn?t come off and we?ve bought five different products to-date). Then? worse? backed blown tire (drove on 4 blocks) down 120 ft brand new concrete driveway. Black rubber and torn out chips of a new concrete driveway. We held back $500 waiting for return to clean and never sent product or showed to clean black rubber off. Since then found the white scrapes down the street to the drive way and backing in chips of the driveway on ring camera and as lead installed advised where tire blew at?. Owner not fixing ; rude and brags about his 4 companies owned and $10m in sales. BEWARE. Do not use them. "

Rachel K on August 2025

McIntosh Excavating LLC

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McIntosh Excavating LLC

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We are a small family owned and operated business dedicated to see your wants, needs, and expectations are met. We can do anything when it comes to excavation including but not limited to, Septic Tank installation Pool leveling Site leveling All grading services Digging utilities French drains Digging basements Digging footers Clearing fence rows Clean up and cleaning Hauling and spreading dirt and gravel Hauling off debris Tree root removal And so much more! Please feel free to give us a call today for a free consultation and estimate at 1-859-779-9177

We are a small family owned and operated business dedicated to see your wants, needs, and expectations are met. We can do anything when it comes to excavation including but not limited to, Septic Tank installation Pool leveling Site leveling All grading services Digging utilities French drains Digging basements Digging footers Clearing fence rows Clean up and cleaning Hauling and spreading dirt and gravel Hauling off debris Tree root removal And so much more! Please feel free to give us a call today for a free consultation and estimate at 1-859-779-9177

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Lexington, KY

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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