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C & K Dirt Works
4.8(
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Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They were very professional and easy to talk to. Got to work immediately. They spread some asphalt for us. We are very pleased. "
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
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Masterpiece Builders
4.7(
14
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Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Did a horrible job. David uses low quality wood, screws are missing and unevenly placed, boards are warping badly after 2 months, uses wrong gate hinges and stained wood way too early (1 coat) causing fading and sticky sap. I HIGHLY don?t recommend this dude!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Lily Rose Excavation
5.0(
5
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Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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C & L Bulldozing
5.0(
3
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Serving Madison, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"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."
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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.

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