Top-rated building site preparation and clearing pros.

Get matched with top building site preparation and clearing pros in Madison, AL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Building site preparation and clearing pros in Madison

Avatar for Finney's Excavation and Land Services

Finney's Excavation and Land Services

2335 Safe Haven Circle
4.88(
8
)
•Approved Pro

Finney's Excavation and Land Services

2335 Safe Haven Circle
4.88(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Finney's Excavation and Land Service 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.

"customer is satisfied"

Brandon C on May 2025

Finney's Excavation and Land Service 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.

"customer is satisfied"

Brandon C on May 2025

Green Effect

22715 Grace Hill Lane
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro

Green Effect

22715 Grace Hill Lane
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro
20 years of experience

Green Effect is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Athens, AL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

Green Effect is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Athens, AL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

McGregor's Land Services and Forestry Mulching, LLC

1002 Tennessee St.
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

McGregor's Land Services and Forestry Mulching, LLC

1002 Tennessee St.
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
29 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

McGregor's Land Services & Forestry Mulching LLC 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.

"Job was completed fully and efficiently!"

Nick H on August 2025

McGregor's Land Services & Forestry Mulching LLC 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.

"Job was completed fully and efficiently!"

Nick H on August 2025

Cabrera Professional Tree Services

319 County Rd 1973
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro

Cabrera Professional Tree Services

319 County Rd 1973
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
•Approved Pro
16 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

Avatar for Lily Rose

Lily Rose

123 Alford Ln
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Lily Rose

123 Alford Ln
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"He did an awesome job"

Belinda H on October 2025

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!

"He did an awesome job"

Belinda H on October 2025

Avatar for C & L Bulldozing

C & L Bulldozing

Located In:
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro

C & L Bulldozing

Located In:
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

We specialize in land clearing, fence row clearing, site prep, cleaning and digging ponds, building pads, all types of dirt work. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."

Kelly S on February 2025

We specialize in land clearing, fence row clearing, site prep, cleaning and digging ponds, building pads, all types of dirt work. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."

Kelly S on February 2025

Avatar for Mister Biggs Land Service

Mister Biggs Land Service

406 Andrews Rd
4.67(
3
)
•Approved Pro

Mister Biggs Land Service

406 Andrews Rd
4.67(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

At Mister Biggs Land Service, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

"Had some questions about trimming but asked for instructions to get it correct."

Janice K on August 2025

At Mister Biggs Land Service, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

"Had some questions about trimming but asked for instructions to get it correct."

Janice K on August 2025

Avatar for C&M Excavating, LLC

C&M Excavating, LLC

401 County Road 504
4.13(
8
)
•Approved Pro

C&M Excavating, LLC

401 County Road 504
4.13(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
5 years of experience

C & M Excavating, LLC. Provides an outstanding service. Our dedication to going the extra mile for you helps your property look amazing. Let a pro help you maintain your land and it will save you time so that you can spend more time with family and friends. Don't settle for less than the best call C&M Excavating, LLC today for your professional consultation.

"I was very impressed with their work. They demolished my old house quickly and buried it completely. The lot looks great."

Elizabeth M on February 2023

C & M Excavating, LLC. Provides an outstanding service. Our dedication to going the extra mile for you helps your property look amazing. Let a pro help you maintain your land and it will save you time so that you can spend more time with family and friends. Don't settle for less than the best call C&M Excavating, LLC today for your professional consultation.

"I was very impressed with their work. They demolished my old house quickly and buried it completely. The lot looks great."

Elizabeth M on February 2023

Avatar for Sterling Lawncare & Landscaping

Sterling Lawncare & Landscaping

5.00(
4
)

Sterling Lawncare & Landscaping

5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Sterling Construction, here are just a few of the services we offer!! -Landscaping -Drainage -Sod -Building Pads -Driveways -Driveway repair -Excavation -Dirt work -Earth moving We look forward to serving you! CALL US TODAY FOR A ESTIMATE!

"We don’t have time to keep our yard up and they made my yard perfect for my kiddos and dogs. Super happy with how it turned out! Definitely recommend!"

Kayla L on March 2023

Welcome to Sterling Construction, here are just a few of the services we offer!! -Landscaping -Drainage -Sod -Building Pads -Driveways -Driveway repair -Excavation -Dirt work -Earth moving We look forward to serving you! CALL US TODAY FOR A ESTIMATE!

"We don’t have time to keep our yard up and they made my yard perfect for my kiddos and dogs. Super happy with how it turned out! Definitely recommend!"

Kayla L on March 2023

BOBBY TERRY CO

110 ROBYN ST
4.58(
36
)

BOBBY TERRY CO

110 ROBYN ST
4.58(
36
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. 25 EMPLOYEES.

"The lack of integrity and quality of work was not what I expected from a company that has been around for so long. Work ethic and quality of work has greatly diminished over the years. We paid over $21,000 for electrical on a remodel and instead of replacing 40+ year old wiring, they just spliced parts of new wire to the old wire AND left most of the wiring hanging down on the ground. They also had cut the wire in several places and did not fix it until we called them. I would not recommend them or the contractors that use them (Pressnell Enterprises)"

Cecilia L on April 2024

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. 25 EMPLOYEES.

"The lack of integrity and quality of work was not what I expected from a company that has been around for so long. Work ethic and quality of work has greatly diminished over the years. We paid over $21,000 for electrical on a remodel and instead of replacing 40+ year old wiring, they just spliced parts of new wire to the old wire AND left most of the wiring hanging down on the ground. They also had cut the wire in several places and did not fix it until we called them. I would not recommend them or the contractors that use them (Pressnell Enterprises)"

Cecilia L on April 2024

...
Showing 1-10 of 87
FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Madison, AL

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.

The Madison, AL homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles