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GAP Excavating

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GAP Excavating

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3 years of experience

GAP Excavating is a small family owned licensed and insured business based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. We specialize in smaller excavation projects generally providing services for home owner's and small businesses, but remain open to all projects we are able to perform with excellence. At GAP Excavating, customer satisfaction is at the top of our list. As the owner of GAP Excavating, I am a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a retired Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. You can count on our honesty and integrity.

"I would say the Gap excavating work is excellent I was so satisfied from the work."

Raab R on July 2023

GAP Excavating is a small family owned licensed and insured business based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. We specialize in smaller excavation projects generally providing services for home owner's and small businesses, but remain open to all projects we are able to perform with excellence. At GAP Excavating, customer satisfaction is at the top of our list. As the owner of GAP Excavating, I am a U.S. Air Force Veteran, and a retired Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. You can count on our honesty and integrity.

"I would say the Gap excavating work is excellent I was so satisfied from the work."

Raab R on July 2023

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Stambaugh Contracting, LLC

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Stambaugh Contracting, LLC

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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Stambaugh Contracting, 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.Stambaugh Contracting, 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!

"Word of caution with this contractor. DON?T OPEN A COMMERCIAL LOAN UNTIL YOU HAVE A CONTRACT SIGNED AND GET COPIES. Recently I signed a 12 month commercial loan with the bank and 2 months after closing this company said it would take another 9 months to get the permits needed. This coming after working with them for 9 months getting everything ready to build on the land. Be Carelful!!!! "

Troy P on November 2025

Stambaugh Contracting, 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.Stambaugh Contracting, 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!

"Word of caution with this contractor. DON?T OPEN A COMMERCIAL LOAN UNTIL YOU HAVE A CONTRACT SIGNED AND GET COPIES. Recently I signed a 12 month commercial loan with the bank and 2 months after closing this company said it would take another 9 months to get the permits needed. This coming after working with them for 9 months getting everything ready to build on the land. Be Carelful!!!! "

Troy P on November 2025

kidwells plumbing & heating

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kidwells plumbing & heating

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38 years of experience

Kidwells Plumbing has been in service since 1987 serving the Jefferson, Berkley counties of WV. We offer all plumbing services, pump instalation, water softners,bath and kitchen remodel, drain cleaning (interior & exterier), oil furnace repair , new home plumbing instalation, and many other services..

Kidwells Plumbing has been in service since 1987 serving the Jefferson, Berkley counties of WV. We offer all plumbing services, pump instalation, water softners,bath and kitchen remodel, drain cleaning (interior & exterier), oil furnace repair , new home plumbing instalation, and many other services..

Varner Construction LLC

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Varner Construction LLC

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43 years of experience

If you're looking for a top excavating contractor then you've come to the right place! Call our trained professionals in Durbin today for more information on our quality service.

If you're looking for a top excavating contractor then you've come to the right place! Call our trained professionals in Durbin today for more information on our quality service.

J&A Contracting, LLC

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J&A Contracting, LLC

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Interior and Exterior Home Improvements I have over 20 years of experience, guarantee my work and will always provide an honest quote for the work that you are requesting to be done. I am the owner-operator of my family owned business.

Interior and Exterior Home Improvements I have over 20 years of experience, guarantee my work and will always provide an honest quote for the work that you are requesting to be done. I am the owner-operator of my family owned business.

Cushwa General Contracting

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Cushwa General Contracting

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7 years of experience

Class 1 & 2 Septic Installation WV General Contractor Perc Test Light Excavation Demo Work Trenching, Foundations & Footers Dump truck work Public Utility Service tie in

Class 1 & 2 Septic Installation WV General Contractor Perc Test Light Excavation Demo Work Trenching, Foundations & Footers Dump truck work Public Utility Service tie in

AWC Contracting LLC

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AWC Contracting LLC

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BK Services

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BK Services

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49 years of experience
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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

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CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

Potomac Valley Building Restoration

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Potomac Valley Building Restoration

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Full Service General Contractor 9 vans, 4 trucks, 2 cars, 1 dump truck General Contractor- 20 employees

Full Service General Contractor 9 vans, 4 trucks, 2 cars, 1 dump truck General Contractor- 20 employees

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Martinsburg, WV

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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