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Peach City Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Modern Design Haus handled everything—from interior concepts to structural execution. It felt like working with a luxury concierge team. We just stepped into a fully realized space that was styled, sound, and perfectly built! "
Texture Meets Nature
Stone & Steam Spa
Reflected Calm
Bathroom
Warm Modern Kitchen

+33

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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S & E Grading
5.0(
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Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and got my project done ahead of time. The pricing was lower than I would have expected. Overall very pleased with S&E grading."
Resloping
Grading
Prep-grading
Getting it done
Drainage channels

+1

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Green Clearing & Grading
5.0(
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Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Quick response

Family business that has being farming and doing dirt work for years. We can take an over grown peice of property and can clear it and plant your pastures. Build you a pond or even build your driveways an house/barn pad and build a fence to keep all your animals in or anything unwanted out. We even have the equipment to maintain the property for you if wanted.We will do it all small or big.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Danco Property Care
5.0(
2
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Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Family owned since 2008. We do landscape installs including: Drainage solutions Grading Tree installation We also replace waterlines. We do have a $1000 minimum. Give us a call for a free estimate and consultation.\n\nWe started in this industry in 2008.\n\nWe describe our business as Family owned and operated

Excavation Services
Pond dredging
Catchbasin repair
Stormwater structure repair
Drainlines Installed

+27

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Spartan Contracting Co
5.0(
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Serving Marietta, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spartan did an outstanding job on our property. We hired them for a full structure demolition and some land clearing/mulching, and they handled everything from start to finish with zero issues. The demo was clean, controlled, and done faster than expected. They showed up with the right equipment, stayed on schedule, and kept the site safe the entire time. What really stood out was how organized they were — no confusion, no delays, just straight execution. After the demo, they handled the mulching and clearing, and the transformation was night and day. The property went from overgrown and unusable to clean, level, and ready for the next phase. Communication was solid throughout the whole process, and pricing was straightforward with no surprises. If you need demolition, land clearing, or mulching work done right, Spartan is the company to call. I’ll definitely be using them again."
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Marietta, GA

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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