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Avatar for Lake Excavation, LLC
Lake Excavation, LLC
266 NH-9
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Lake Excavation, LLC
266 NH-9
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lake Excavation LLC, 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.

"Joe was great to work with. He did exactly what I asked for and went above and beyond with some material that was left over. I would definitely hire him again."

Cheryl D on July 2021

Lake Excavation LLC, 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.

"Joe was great to work with. He did exactly what I asked for and went above and beyond with some material that was left over. I would definitely hire him again."

Cheryl D on July 2021


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Marrotte Services
57 Summer Street
4.83(
3
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Approved Pro
Marrotte Services
57 Summer Street
4.83(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Marrotte Services is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Peterborough, NH. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

"They really moved fast and efficiently in doing some land clearing. A+++ for service and communication!"

Reed C on June 2022

Marrotte Services is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Peterborough, NH. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

"They really moved fast and efficiently in doing some land clearing. A+++ for service and communication!"

Reed C on June 2022


Burek Brothers Construction
4 Burek Drive
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Burek Brothers Construction
4 Burek Drive
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37 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!

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!


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Q.S. Mose
216 Old Jaffrey Rd
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Q.S. Mose
216 Old Jaffrey Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
14 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate! We are looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon.

We are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate! We are looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon.


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Chandler Construction
200 New Boston Rd
5.00(
1
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Chandler Construction
200 New Boston Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
147 local quotes requested

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

james s on March 2022

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

james s on March 2022


Surething Co., LLC
No reviews
Surething Co., LLC
No reviews
1 years of experience

Driveways, yard sloping and drainage, foundation prep, stump removal. I can do whatever is needed

Driveways, yard sloping and drainage, foundation prep, stump removal. I can do whatever is needed


F/X DESIGN
14 KELLY LN
1.00(
1
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F/X DESIGN
14 KELLY LN
1.00(
1
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22 years of experience

OWNER-OPERATED. USES SUBS FOR LABOR. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOUR SERVICE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

OWNER-OPERATED. USES SUBS FOR LABOR. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. NO SERVICE FEES. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER HOUR SERVICE. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.


David O'Neil Construction, LLC
45 Prospect St
4.00(
4
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David O'Neil Construction, LLC
45 Prospect St
4.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
27 years of experience

Excavation for new homes. Septic Inspections, Installation of septic tanks. Septic Systems, Undergroung Utilities, Trucking, Family owned business.

Excavation for new homes. Septic Inspections, Installation of septic tanks. Septic Systems, Undergroung Utilities, Trucking, Family owned business.


Wright Maintenance, Inc
Unknown
No reviews
Wright Maintenance, Inc
Unknown
No reviews
43 years of experience

Excavating Contractor, Logging Contractor, Snow Removal Service, Excavating service, Excavating company

Excavating Contractor, Logging Contractor, Snow Removal Service, Excavating service, Excavating company


KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
PO BOX 1492
5.00(
12
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KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
PO BOX 1492
5.00(
12
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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