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L Jones Earthworks
P.O. Box 12728
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L Jones Earthworks
P.O. Box 12728
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

L Jones Earthworks 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.

L Jones Earthworks 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.


Affordable Construction Services
PO Box 717
4.95(
19
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Approved Pro
Affordable Construction Services
PO Box 717
4.95(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

At Affordable Construction Services, we specialize in all of your construction needs. We offer a wide range of services and we're ready to tackle your project with care and diligence. Call us today!

"Dan did a great job for us. He is very pleasant and very competent. He completed the job sooner than he had first estimated. He explained everything that he was doing. I would use him again and recommend him."

Marilyn D P on September 2019

At Affordable Construction Services, we specialize in all of your construction needs. We offer a wide range of services and we're ready to tackle your project with care and diligence. Call us today!

"Dan did a great job for us. He is very pleasant and very competent. He completed the job sooner than he had first estimated. He explained everything that he was doing. I would use him again and recommend him."

Marilyn D P on September 2019


Kestrel Landscapes
No reviews
Kestrel Landscapes
No reviews

Based in Los Osos, Kestrel Landscapes is your go-to expert for drought-tolerant and low-maintenance landscapes, proudly serving the communities across the Central Coast, from Montana De Oro, past the iconic Morro Rock, to the inviting Cayucos Pier. Catering to both large properties and cozy backyards, we believe no job is too big or too small. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of every outdoor living space, including landscaping, fencing, excavation, and concrete work. As a fully licensed and insured provider, we cater to residential and commercial clients, ensuring professionalism and peace of mind. Ready to transform your area or in need of assistance with your yard? Contact us today for a free quote!

Based in Los Osos, Kestrel Landscapes is your go-to expert for drought-tolerant and low-maintenance landscapes, proudly serving the communities across the Central Coast, from Montana De Oro, past the iconic Morro Rock, to the inviting Cayucos Pier. Catering to both large properties and cozy backyards, we believe no job is too big or too small. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of every outdoor living space, including landscaping, fencing, excavation, and concrete work. As a fully licensed and insured provider, we cater to residential and commercial clients, ensuring professionalism and peace of mind. Ready to transform your area or in need of assistance with your yard? Contact us today for a free quote!


Stanard Inc.
1081 Highland Way
No reviews
Stanard Inc.
1081 Highland Way
No reviews
23 years of experience

We are a leading General Contracting Firm that prides itself in quality services. We hold ourself to the highest standards in the industry.

We are a leading General Contracting Firm that prides itself in quality services. We hold ourself to the highest standards in the industry.


Bunyon Bros Tree Service
5345 Davenport Creek Road
4.73(
15
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Bunyon Bros Tree Service
5345 Davenport Creek Road
4.73(
15
)
Customers say: Quality work
42 years of experience

Additional service areas - Santa Barbara County -Cambria, Cayucos, Nipomo, San Simeon, Shell Beach, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc/Vandenburg, Orcutt, Solvang, Buellton, Carpenteria, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Goleta, Los Olivos, Cuyama Valley, Gaviota, Casmalia, Isla Vista, Los Alamos, Summerland & Montecito.

Additional service areas - Santa Barbara County -Cambria, Cayucos, Nipomo, San Simeon, Shell Beach, Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Lompoc/Vandenburg, Orcutt, Solvang, Buellton, Carpenteria, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Goleta, Los Olivos, Cuyama Valley, Gaviota, Casmalia, Isla Vista, Los Alamos, Summerland & Montecito.


Central Coast Handyman & Landscape
3864 Ardilla
1.25(
4
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Central Coast Handyman & Landscape
3864 Ardilla
1.25(
4
)
Customers say: Terrific value
20 years of experience

We are a local company that provides a high leval of work for not so high prices.

We are a local company that provides a high leval of work for not so high prices.


Affordable Septic & Sewer
1214 Bauer Ave
5.00(
2
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Affordable Septic & Sewer
1214 Bauer Ave
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Affordable Septic & Sewer cleans and repairs your waste disposal systems.

Affordable Septic & Sewer cleans and repairs your waste disposal systems.


Handyman Jeff
Unkown
2.00(
1
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Handyman Jeff
Unkown
2.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience

I have been working in San Luis Obispo County performing Handyman services for clients found by light advertising and word of mouth. I am independent, reliable, dependable, efficient and a hard worker. I am a military veteran and get discounts on the supplies I purchase for my clients. I have plenty of local references of the work I have completed.

I have been working in San Luis Obispo County performing Handyman services for clients found by light advertising and word of mouth. I am independent, reliable, dependable, efficient and a hard worker. I am a military veteran and get discounts on the supplies I purchase for my clients. I have plenty of local references of the work I have completed.


Astute Landscaping and Construction
1121 Orcutt Rd 42
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Astute Landscaping and Construction
1121 Orcutt Rd 42
No reviews
10 years of experience

Licensed B General Contractor with a C27 for Home Remodel and all phases of Landscaping serving San Luis Obispo County.

Licensed B General Contractor with a C27 for Home Remodel and all phases of Landscaping serving San Luis Obispo County.


North County Septic Service Inc
P.O. Box 2282
4.14(
7
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North County Septic Service Inc
P.O. Box 2282
4.14(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
43 years of experience

Family owned & operated for 35 years. We're #1 in the #2 business because we take care of our customers and meet or exceed their service needs.

Family owned & operated for 35 years. We're #1 in the #2 business because we take care of our customers and meet or exceed their service needs.

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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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