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Avatar for Lake Excavation, LLC
Lake Excavation, LLC
266 NH-9
5.00(
4
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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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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


Workman Power Washing & Dumpster Rentals
26 Buttonwood Dr
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Workman Power Washing & Dumpster Rentals
26 Buttonwood Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

With more than 25 years experience, we are 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.

"Friendly hard working man...definitely highly recommend!"

Paul T on September 2023

With more than 25 years experience, we are 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.

"Friendly hard working man...definitely highly recommend!"

Paul T on September 2023


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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
Free onsite estimate

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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Simoneau Excavation, LLC
4 Homestead Lane
5.00(
6
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Simoneau Excavation, LLC
4 Homestead Lane
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavation work and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional, polite,and fast workers."

Karlene J on April 2023

We are a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in excavation work and pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional, polite,and fast workers."

Karlene J on April 2023


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Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.
PO Box 189
5.00(
4
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Terraform Site Contracting, Corp.
PO Box 189
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

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!

"excellent people to deal with"

Donald W on May 2023

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!

"excellent people to deal with"

Donald W on May 2023


Corriveau Construction Company
13 S Bow Rd
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Corriveau Construction Company
13 S Bow Rd
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
22 local quotes requested
53 years of experience

Bob has been in business for 50 years. Started working on his own property and was disappointed in the quality of other people's work so he decided to go leave a career in electronics sales and into business himself.Became a career in building and developing.Built subdivisions.Built roads and all site work for new homes.

"Amazing work from start off consulting through the end of the project. Very well rounded crew and amazing customer service. They kept me informed of the project every step of the way including when they were finding some damaged pipes under ground that we were not aware of. It reminded me of the type of contractors from home where I grew up in the South that were not out for the money but instead were in the business because they like the work and they love helping people accomplish their dream landscapes."

John M on July 2023

Bob has been in business for 50 years. Started working on his own property and was disappointed in the quality of other people's work so he decided to go leave a career in electronics sales and into business himself.Became a career in building and developing.Built subdivisions.Built roads and all site work for new homes.

"Amazing work from start off consulting through the end of the project. Very well rounded crew and amazing customer service. They kept me informed of the project every step of the way including when they were finding some damaged pipes under ground that we were not aware of. It reminded me of the type of contractors from home where I grew up in the South that were not out for the money but instead were in the business because they like the work and they love helping people accomplish their dream landscapes."

John M on July 2023


Koivu Earthworks
70 Cleveland Hill Road
4.20(
6
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Approved Pro
Koivu Earthworks
70 Cleveland Hill Road
4.20(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
11 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Koivu Earthworks is a local small business serving residential and commercial clients throughout southern NH and North Central MA. We can assist you with all of your landscape construction, excavation and snow removal needs. We are an owner operated company that has found a niche specializing in farm restoration and construction work, and we are excited to work for you!

"Unbelievable attention to detail transformed our farm back to life"

Theresa C on July 2020

Koivu Earthworks is a local small business serving residential and commercial clients throughout southern NH and North Central MA. We can assist you with all of your landscape construction, excavation and snow removal needs. We are an owner operated company that has found a niche specializing in farm restoration and construction work, and we are excited to work for you!

"Unbelievable attention to detail transformed our farm back to life"

Theresa C on July 2020


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Dirt Digger
1060 Issac Frye Highway
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Dirt Digger
1060 Issac Frye Highway
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Dirt Digger! In business since 2024, we are a full service dirt company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in all excavating and grading and gravel work for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Wilton and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"We were on a tight schedule and Matt managed to fit us in. Job was done right and on time."

Thomas so G on April 2025

Welcome to Dirt Digger! In business since 2024, we are a full service dirt company who takes great pride in the quality of our work and guarantees customer satisfaction. We specialize in all excavating and grading and gravel work for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Wilton and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"We were on a tight schedule and Matt managed to fit us in. Job was done right and on time."

Thomas so G on April 2025


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Chandler Construction
200 New Boston Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Chandler Construction
200 New Boston Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
158 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

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Merrimack, 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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