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DRC Excavation LLC

584 Tenney Mountain Hwy
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DRC Excavation LLC

584 Tenney Mountain Hwy
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10 years of experience
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We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Not only are we focused on quality work and outstanding results, we are also committed to educating our clients through our wide range of expertise, in turn creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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McLaughlin Contractors, LLC

188 King St
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McLaughlin Contractors, LLC

188 King St
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7 years of experience
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McLaughlin Contractors 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.

McLaughlin Contractors 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.

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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation

53 NH Route 10
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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation

53 NH Route 10
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39 years of experience

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

DBA Jory D Bailey

502 High Street
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DBA Jory D Bailey

502 High Street
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23 years of experience
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17+ year veteran contractor with experience in the design and building of custom homes, all sizes of remodeling jobs and additions, roofing, paving, handyman-type jobs, and much more. Call for details.

"Jory Bailey did excellent quality work. We are thrilled with the result. Jory does top quality work and is highly respected by those who have used his services. The excavation was completed in a timely manner, with accuracy and precision. The grading and excavation is outstanding. It is a pleasure to work with Jory Bailey. I highly recommend his excavation and grading work. "

Janet S on September 2025

17+ year veteran contractor with experience in the design and building of custom homes, all sizes of remodeling jobs and additions, roofing, paving, handyman-type jobs, and much more. Call for details.

"Jory Bailey did excellent quality work. We are thrilled with the result. Jory does top quality work and is highly respected by those who have used his services. The excavation was completed in a timely manner, with accuracy and precision. The grading and excavation is outstanding. It is a pleasure to work with Jory Bailey. I highly recommend his excavation and grading work. "

Janet S on September 2025

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Smith Merrill

125 Mad River Rd
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Smith Merrill

125 Mad River Rd
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10 years of experience
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Smith Merrill is here to help! I offer a variety of home remodeling services. I am based out of the Thornton, NH area. Give me a call today. I'm looking forward to working with you!

Smith Merrill is here to help! I offer a variety of home remodeling services. I am based out of the Thornton, NH area. Give me a call today. I'm looking forward to working with you!

Trademark Custom Homes L.L.C.

PO Box 152
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Trademark Custom Homes L.L.C.

PO Box 152
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30 years of experience

Trademark is a builder of lake and mountain homes, remodeling, renovations, additions, decks, 3/4 season porches, docks and dock repairs, With over 25 years hands-on experience, quality construction and timely complete. Visit our website at www.trademarkhomesnh.com. for more details.

Trademark is a builder of lake and mountain homes, remodeling, renovations, additions, decks, 3/4 season porches, docks and dock repairs, With over 25 years hands-on experience, quality construction and timely complete. Visit our website at www.trademarkhomesnh.com. for more details.

Ibarra & Sons Excavating

8 Tamarack Court
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Ibarra & Sons Excavating

8 Tamarack Court
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26 years of experience

ibarra & sons excavating is an complete sitework excavating contractor-specializing in residential construction -this would include house lots/ additions / garages

ibarra & sons excavating is an complete sitework excavating contractor-specializing in residential construction -this would include house lots/ additions / garages

Nick Burtt Home Improvements LLC

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Nick Burtt Home Improvements LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Family owned and operated general contractor. Providing all levels of construction from foundation to finish. Professional, on time and on budget. Call us today for a free estimate to start your next project.

Family owned and operated general contractor. Providing all levels of construction from foundation to finish. Professional, on time and on budget. Call us today for a free estimate to start your next project.

4MAX Contracting

Box 277
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4MAX Contracting

Box 277
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28 years of experience

Full service builder offering all phases of carpentry, excavation, septic installation, project management, and drafting and permit services. Also offering subcontracting support for larger contractors.

Full service builder offering all phases of carpentry, excavation, septic installation, project management, and drafting and permit services. Also offering subcontracting support for larger contractors.

Dirt Dynamix LLC

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Dirt Dynamix LLC

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We are a small dirt work and welding company based out of central New Hampshire. We are a family business, co-owned by Brother-in-Laws. We have both been in the industry for 5 years. Get in contact with us if you are looking for any of these services! - Yard expansions/ Renovations - Driveway installs - Hardscaping - Retaining walls - Drainage - Light demo - Concrete slabs - Water features - Land clearing - Metal fab & Repair work ( steel, stainless, aluminum) -Shed Moving -Container Moving

We are a small dirt work and welding company based out of central New Hampshire. We are a family business, co-owned by Brother-in-Laws. We have both been in the industry for 5 years. Get in contact with us if you are looking for any of these services! - Yard expansions/ Renovations - Driveway installs - Hardscaping - Retaining walls - Drainage - Light demo - Concrete slabs - Water features - Land clearing - Metal fab & Repair work ( steel, stainless, aluminum) -Shed Moving -Container Moving

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Meredith, NH

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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