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Bunnells of SC, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast, friendly, reasonable pricing, and excellent work. Had 2 large trees removed and another trimmed up. Larry was quick to respond to my quote request and showed up exactly when he said he would. His cew was out the next day and they made quick work of my problem trees, one of which was leaning dangerously over my house. They went the extra mile and took down several smaller nuisance trees, monster bushes and even straightened my fence that had been pushed out by one of the trees. So happy with everything Larry and his crew did, will definitely save his contact info for future projects and referrals."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tucker's Contracting Services
5.0(
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Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Tucker did a great job grading and constructing a detention pond at our 5 acre campground. He was responsive always answered the phone and showed up when he said he would. Will call him again for future projects."
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Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Galactic Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Galactic came out for a driveway repair. It was constantly washing out after heavy rains due to the slope. It had become difficult for me to get my car up it. And it’s long! The showed up when scheduled for both the estimate and to get the job completed. Smoothed everything out, brought out and spread 7 loads of crusher run and then packed it using a vibratory roller. Because they added the proper diverters for the water run off, the driveway still looks as good as the day they finished and it’s several months later. FedEx and UPS are in and out often and even those big trucks haven’t messed anything up. Very happy with Galactic and highly recommend them for any work you need done!"
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Clearing & Grading

+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc., 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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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Lexington, SC

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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