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Canyon Edge Excavating
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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Canyon Edge demonstrated exceptional attentiveness and understanding throughout the process, showing genuine flexibility with both my budget and scheduling needs. I wholeheartedly recommend their services and fully intend to hire them again for future projects in the seasons and years ahead."
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Quail Run Landscapes, LLC
4.50(
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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Quail Run Landscapes, LLC is a full landscape design and building firm that specializes in exterior designs, hardscapes, and pool builds. With 23 years of experience we can help out with any outdoors needs. We are a full license, bonded, and insured landscape company.

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Ashrey Bobcat Service
4.75(
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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Military discount 10%

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Action Excavating Service, Inc.
5.00(
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In business since 1997

Free estimates

We have been in the excavation business for almost 20 years. We service most of the East valley as well as Maricopa, Casa Grande, Coolidge and Florence. Our services include swimming pool excavation, demolition, underground utilities commercial and residential. We are licensed, bonded and fully insured.

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Desert Premier Builders
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In business since 2001

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Desert Premier Builders was founded in 2001 by then Owner, John Mancino. Over the past ten years the company has grown to be a full service general contractor exceeding $10M in sales. The company is currently focused on offering full turn key services for the repair and replacement of commercial and residential properties resultant of the October 5, 2010 hail storm. We speicalize in providing our expertise in the area of insurance/claims mitigation and assisting the property owners in mimimizing their costs and time required for the repairs.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Mesa, AZ

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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