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Hobbs Excavating
5.0(
6
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"hired Hobbs excavating for a large residential project, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew was professional, efficient, and clearly knew their craft. They showed up on time every day, kept the site organized, and completed the job ahead of schedule. Their attention to detail was impressive — they graded everything perfectly and made sure the drainage was spot-on. Communication throughout the process was clear and honest, which made the whole experience stress-free. If you need excavation, site prep, or grading done right the first time, I highly recommend Hobbs excavation Quality work, fair pricing, and a great team to work with!"
Level front yard
Level front yard
Level front yard
Drainage and landscape
Level front yard

+22

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Josh Huffmeyer Excavation
5.0(
2
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did an excellent job!!! He was very timely, asked for feedback and put a lot of time, care annd effort into his work. I would recommend Josh to all of my friends and family and you won’t be disappointed! I tried to attach photos but the files are too large apparently. Happy to be a reference if needed. Thank you, Josh! "
Driveway stone resurface
Driveway stone resurface
Driveway stone resurface
Yard reconstruction
After job

+6

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greg's Tree Service LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg is amazing and his Tree Service is second-to-none. However, Homeadvisor and Angi continue to screw him over by not updating his listing page correctly. He's an older guy who keeps having these panels messed with by rival businesses that love defacing stuff. The actual contact info that HomeAdvisor won't update their contact information with is right here: Website: gregtree.com Phone Number: (502) 299-3231 Address: 113 Cr-1308, Pendleton, KY 40055 Anything else you see anywhere is a fabrication or a defaced profile page. If HomeAdvisor or Angi had any decency, they would update with the correct information and give Greg back his actual panels as has been asked on MULTIPLE OCCASIONS."
Response time50 mins
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brady maschino
New to Angi

Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m a jack of all trades. I was raised to work hard and I have experience in multiple areas. I do excavation for my full time job so I am just looking for a little extra work on the side. I have a truck and trailer so my services can expand beyond what is listed. Thank you for the opportunity!

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The Excavator
New to Angi

Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

The Excavator is a family owned Excavation and concrete service located in Versailles Ky. Have been in business since 1999 and are always looking for new projects and leads. We do a lot of underground electrical work as well concrete pad and flat work. We have done many kinds of utility excavation as well general skid steer and excavations services. We offer concrete cutting and removal as well as many other services. Fast pace, reliable and quality work with everything we do. Please feel free to call Nathan at 859 227 7522 or email at Nathanonan1375@gmail.com

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Madison, IN

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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