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Restored Property Maintenance LLC

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Restored Property Maintenance LLC

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16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very helpful and did a wonderful job. And I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who needs help with their driveway or private road."

Walter K on December 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They were very helpful and did a wonderful job. And I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who needs help with their driveway or private road."

Walter K on December 2025

DDC Property Maintenance LLC

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DDC Property Maintenance LLC

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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 13 years experience in the excavation industry, DDC Excavation is your industry expert in Earleville. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"DDC was hired to clear and grade a building site. Exceeded my expectations. Was on time and done before schedule. After building was erected the team was back to finish grade, seed and straw, and repair rock lane. Would and have recommended DDC for any earth moving job. "

Justin S on September 2025

With over 13 years experience in the excavation industry, DDC Excavation is your industry expert in Earleville. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"DDC was hired to clear and grade a building site. Exceeded my expectations. Was on time and done before schedule. After building was erected the team was back to finish grade, seed and straw, and repair rock lane. Would and have recommended DDC for any earth moving job. "

Justin S on September 2025

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Brandywine Tree & Shrub

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Brandywine Tree & Shrub

4.98(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

The expert team with cutting edge equipment makes Brandywine Tree & Shrub your best resource for affordable tree removal and maintenance.

"Smooth removal of very large trees. Closed the street and used cherry picker to take the top out without damaging other trees. Great customer service."

Mary M on August 2020

The expert team with cutting edge equipment makes Brandywine Tree & Shrub your best resource for affordable tree removal and maintenance.

"Smooth removal of very large trees. Closed the street and used cherry picker to take the top out without damaging other trees. Great customer service."

Mary M on August 2020

LSK Contracting

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LSK Contracting

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14 years of experience

I can be sub out and I repair and remodel homes all aspects

I can be sub out and I repair and remodel homes all aspects

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Malone Homes & Home Improvement

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Malone Homes & Home Improvement

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A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing

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A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

When you’re looking for a waterproof expert or a waterproofing contractor, there are certain qualities that you just have to have – water-tight sealing, expert waterproofing, and affordable prices. A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing possesses all of these qualities and more! We even perform light excavating and excavation work. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Get to Know A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing: • Waterproofing Services - Basement waterproofing, foundation waterproofing, and crawlspace waterproofing • Excavation Services - Outside wall excavation, basement excavating, and foundation excavation work We are licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection. Emergency service is available. References are available upon request.

When you’re looking for a waterproof expert or a waterproofing contractor, there are certain qualities that you just have to have – water-tight sealing, expert waterproofing, and affordable prices. A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing possesses all of these qualities and more! We even perform light excavating and excavation work. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Get to Know A-1 Eastern Shore Waterproofing: • Waterproofing Services - Basement waterproofing, foundation waterproofing, and crawlspace waterproofing • Excavation Services - Outside wall excavation, basement excavating, and foundation excavation work We are licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection. Emergency service is available. References are available upon request.

McConnell Landscape & Construction, LLC

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McConnell Landscape & Construction, LLC

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26 years of experience

Reliable owner operated company focused on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Reliable owner operated company focused on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

A & D Plumbing LLC

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A & D Plumbing LLC

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13 years of experience

Plumbing ContractingAll around plumber and excavating Lic and Insured Family Business

Plumbing ContractingAll around plumber and excavating Lic and Insured Family Business

Bryan Farm Excavation & Grading

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Bryan Farm Excavation & Grading

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20 years of experience

Bryan Farm is a locally owned and operated business by Matt Bryan. Matt's been working in the landscaping, excavation and grading industry since 1987. We provide services all over Delmarva to residential, commercial and farm customers.

Bryan Farm is a locally owned and operated business by Matt Bryan. Matt's been working in the landscaping, excavation and grading industry since 1987. We provide services all over Delmarva to residential, commercial and farm customers.

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HCE Site Maintenance

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HCE Site Maintenance

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are an Excavation and site maintenance contractor providing site work, excavation, labor, punch-out crews, concrete, sediment erosion control, sod, and landscaping for builders and developers. HCE installs hardscape, sod, and landscaping for homeowners.

"HCE was great and we love our new patio & firepit. They were very professional, got the job done perfectly, and were very helpful with our design."

Tracy B on August 2020

We are an Excavation and site maintenance contractor providing site work, excavation, labor, punch-out crews, concrete, sediment erosion control, sod, and landscaping for builders and developers. HCE installs hardscape, sod, and landscaping for homeowners.

"HCE was great and we love our new patio & firepit. They were very professional, got the job done perfectly, and were very helpful with our design."

Tracy B on August 2020

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Milford, DE

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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