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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Marengo

Nolting & Sons Excavation
4925 Township Road 187
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Nolting & Sons Excavation
4925 Township Road 187
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Nolting &Sons Excavation 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.

"They do an excellent job and stand behind their work. Reasonable price and do not ever try to take advantage of you and that means a lot. "

Hal C on January 2025

Nolting &Sons Excavation 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.

"They do an excellent job and stand behind their work. Reasonable price and do not ever try to take advantage of you and that means a lot. "

Hal C on January 2025


Redline Excavating
1541 Cullison Rd
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Redline Excavating
1541 Cullison Rd
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company and ourselves 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!

We pride our company and ourselves 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!


Top Notch Logging, LLC
8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
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Top Notch Logging, LLC
8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


Morrow County Excavating
4157 Township 232 Road
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Morrow County Excavating
4157 Township 232 Road
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 10 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from major grading to demolition. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Morrow County Excavating a call today, we look forward to working with you!

With over 10 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from major grading to demolition. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Morrow County Excavating a call today, we look forward to working with you!


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A & J Logging LLC
6575 TOWNSHIP ROAD 348
4.75(
4
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A & J Logging LLC
6575 TOWNSHIP ROAD 348
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro
16 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

AJ Logging – Professional Timber Harvesting in Ohio 🏆 20+ Years of Forestry Experience AJ Logging brings over two decades of expertise in managing and harvesting timber responsibly across Ohio 🔄 Comprehensive Services Timber Buying – Cash paid upfront for trees prior to harvesting. Tree & Timber Removal – Clearing with cleanup after every job. Targeted service cities include Marietta, Mansfield, Zanesville, Medina, Cuyahoga Falls, North Royalton, Wooster, Millersburg, Canton, New Philadelphia, and surrounding areas 🌱 Focus on Sustainability & Forest Health They specialize in selective harvesting methods, leaving behind slash (tree tops) that decompose to nourish the soil and foster wildlife habitats. Their approach—often termed "selectively clear-cutting"—gives space for regrowth while preserving ecosystem balance

"Tree work went really well. They worked very hard and steady. Put in a long days and were exceptionally easy to work with. They were very careful of my property and clean up was very well done. I would highly recommend them. Aaron was a pleasure to work with."

Paul W on April 2025

AJ Logging – Professional Timber Harvesting in Ohio 🏆 20+ Years of Forestry Experience AJ Logging brings over two decades of expertise in managing and harvesting timber responsibly across Ohio 🔄 Comprehensive Services Timber Buying – Cash paid upfront for trees prior to harvesting. Tree & Timber Removal – Clearing with cleanup after every job. Targeted service cities include Marietta, Mansfield, Zanesville, Medina, Cuyahoga Falls, North Royalton, Wooster, Millersburg, Canton, New Philadelphia, and surrounding areas 🌱 Focus on Sustainability & Forest Health They specialize in selective harvesting methods, leaving behind slash (tree tops) that decompose to nourish the soil and foster wildlife habitats. Their approach—often termed "selectively clear-cutting"—gives space for regrowth while preserving ecosystem balance

"Tree work went really well. They worked very hard and steady. Put in a long days and were exceptionally easy to work with. They were very careful of my property and clean up was very well done. I would highly recommend them. Aaron was a pleasure to work with."

Paul W on April 2025


Bucher Excavating and Demolition, LLC
2791 County Road 25
5.00(
2
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Bucher Excavating and Demolition, LLC
2791 County Road 25
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

At Bucher Excavating and Demolition LLC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very professional and did a wonderful job. He was very professional and went above what my expectations."

Peg B on July 2019

At Bucher Excavating and Demolition LLC we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very professional and did a wonderful job. He was very professional and went above what my expectations."

Peg B on July 2019


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TF Services LLC
33711 County Road 383
5.00(
1
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TF Services LLC
33711 County Road 383
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
466 local quotes requested

TF Services is a woman owned company specializing in land clearing & disaster relief clean up.

"Matt has done alot of work for me . Always goes above and beyond and does not cut corners . I enjoy working with him . He is very knowledgeable and good at his work . Highly recommend."

Cody R on April 2025

TF Services is a woman owned company specializing in land clearing & disaster relief clean up.

"Matt has done alot of work for me . Always goes above and beyond and does not cut corners . I enjoy working with him . He is very knowledgeable and good at his work . Highly recommend."

Cody R on April 2025


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Safe Electric and Plumbing
6635 Singletree Dr.
4.68(
34
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Safe Electric and Plumbing
6635 Singletree Dr.
4.68(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
2423 local quotes requested

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Nice people. Efficient. Really liked the crew. Willing to be flexible on the assignment."

Andrew H on June 2025

Safe Electric is the Columbus electrician your friends and neighbors trust. Since 1994, we have been a leading electrician who provides the highest level of safety and quality workmanship to the residents of central Ohio. You can count on our Columbus electricians for all your service needs. We can equip your home so you get all the best features with all the latest tech available from home automation, security, media systems, and connected smart home devices. For anything from replacing light fixtures to re-wiring your entire Columbus home, our electricians at Safe Electric have you covered.

"Nice people. Efficient. Really liked the crew. Willing to be flexible on the assignment."

Andrew H on June 2025


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MBR Co., LLC
14886 Empire Rd.
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
MBR Co., LLC
14886 Empire Rd.
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
596 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Excavating services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"They knew what they were doing"

Eric T on January 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Excavating services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"They knew what they were doing"

Eric T on January 2025


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Z&K Excavating
13704 US Highway 23
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Z&K Excavating
13704 US Highway 23
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
658 local quotes requested

Z&K Excavating specializes in down spouts, waterline drainage, new septic systems and septic repairs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today

"Process went very well and as described. Will hire again."

Parks D on February 2023

Z&K Excavating specializes in down spouts, waterline drainage, new septic systems and septic repairs. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today

"Process went very well and as described. Will hire again."

Parks D on February 2023

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Marengo, OH

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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