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Ridgeway Excavation, LLC

1129 Fish Ridge Rd
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Ridgeway Excavation, LLC

1129 Fish Ridge Rd
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20 local quotes requested
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Ridgeway Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Ridgeway Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

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True Grit Excavation

1037 Cave Hill Rd
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True Grit Excavation

1037 Cave Hill Rd
5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

True Grit Excavation, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"This job required laying block to seal off opening in foundation, pouring a long cement sidewalk from back porch down through yard to the garage. One part of the yard needed resloped and required drainage to be installed. True Grit did an excellent job in a timely manner and made sure I was happy with the results every step of the way. I would highly recommend using them!"

Carol K on January 2025

True Grit Excavation, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"This job required laying block to seal off opening in foundation, pouring a long cement sidewalk from back porch down through yard to the garage. One part of the yard needed resloped and required drainage to be installed. True Grit did an excellent job in a timely manner and made sure I was happy with the results every step of the way. I would highly recommend using them!"

Carol K on January 2025

Ackison Enterprises

24 West Front Street
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Ackison Enterprises

24 West Front Street
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1 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 2025

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Matcom

3010 3rd Ave
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Matcom

3010 3rd Ave
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Customers say: Quick response
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14 years of experience

We are a full service excavation company. -clearing -grading -drainage systems -rough in and finish grading -new construction and preexisting -roadway repair Etc. Our scope of work is very wide with professional quality. Contact us and let us know what you need!

"They came out and removed several LARGE shrubs from the front of my house. Did an excellent job. Very pleased."

Garrett C on October 2024

We are a full service excavation company. -clearing -grading -drainage systems -rough in and finish grading -new construction and preexisting -roadway repair Etc. Our scope of work is very wide with professional quality. Contact us and let us know what you need!

"They came out and removed several LARGE shrubs from the front of my house. Did an excellent job. Very pleased."

Garrett C on October 2024

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J&H Excavating, LLC

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J&H Excavating, LLC

Located In:
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
337 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

We specialize in excavating services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He was very trustworthy. He was there when he said that he would be. He did exactly what I asked him to do. He also gave his input and he was a really really good guy. He had a reasonable price as well."

Sheri N on April 2023

Eagleview Dirtworks

41147 Lawrence Davis Rd
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Eagleview Dirtworks

41147 Lawrence Davis Rd
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22 years of experience

Check out our services offered and call to schedule an estimate today Driveways, Land clearing, Water lines, Septic systems, Site Development and Retaining Walls. 22 years experience Insured

Check out our services offered and call to schedule an estimate today Driveways, Land clearing, Water lines, Septic systems, Site Development and Retaining Walls. 22 years experience Insured

Top Shot Drilling

10855 Salem Church Road
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Top Shot Drilling

10855 Salem Church Road
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4 years of experience

Specializing in excavation, land clearing and underground drilling. Small, owner-operated business with dedicated crews. Over 50 years of combined experience. Top Shot Drilling was established in 2021 and aims to deliver prompt, topnotch service to all customers whether they be large corporations or individual homeowners.

Specializing in excavation, land clearing and underground drilling. Small, owner-operated business with dedicated crews. Over 50 years of combined experience. Top Shot Drilling was established in 2021 and aims to deliver prompt, topnotch service to all customers whether they be large corporations or individual homeowners.

Logan Ridge Dirtworks

39483 Morris Road
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Logan Ridge Dirtworks

39483 Morris Road
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2 years of experience

Services offered include Grading Excavating Stump removal Septic systems Drainage Clearing Site work Utilities

Services offered include Grading Excavating Stump removal Septic systems Drainage Clearing Site work Utilities

Core Development LLC

2316 Fairview Avenue
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Core Development LLC

2316 Fairview Avenue
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43 years of experience

General Contractor, Specializing in Residential Construction, New and Complete Renovations.

General Contractor, Specializing in Residential Construction, New and Complete Renovations.

1st Quality Construction, LLC

P.O. Box 352
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1st Quality Construction, LLC

P.O. Box 352
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20 years of experience

Quality Home Improvement and More! Licensed electrician, Licensed Contractor, Insured, member of Building Trades Association. Have references.

Quality Home Improvement and More! Licensed electrician, Licensed Contractor, Insured, member of Building Trades Association. Have references.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Marietta, 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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