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LT Excavating
4.5(
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Serving Middletown, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Great job! Prompt .Was very physical job and they they did it with smile. very courteous young men ,extremely hard workers professional. Would highly recommend LT Excavating"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Dean Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Smock Excavating
5.0(
4
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Serving Middletown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional business, on time, excellent job at Excavating and others things I needed done, tore out the barn, floor, and re-grated it, and poured concrete back, very dependable and excellent work, I would recommend them for any excavating work or other stuff needs to be done, Very dependable"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
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Serving Middletown, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job.. I had a lot of big trees hanging over my house They brought the bucket truck in and got it done very fast and professionally. Very polite workers"
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Range Audio/Visual LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
4
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Serving Middletown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Doug was very professional and pleasant too. He arrived on time, mounted our TV and cleaned up afterwards. I had a number of questions and he proved to be very knowledgeable. We talked whilst he worked and I was impressed by how honest and ethical he was.I will hire him again if I need his services. The charges were reasonable too. Thank you Doug!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hunters Scapes
5.0(
2
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Serving Middletown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Extremely helpful and easy to work with, Hunter listened to all of my wishes and did exactly what I wanted done. He pulled weeds, did some remulching, and overall brought life back to my yard! I will hire him again in the future for upkeep. 10/10 recommend — Hunter seems very genuine and although young, very intelligent and wise."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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New to Angi

Serving Middletown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.\n

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Middletown, IL

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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