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Stuart & Family Land Developments, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Mobile, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Let Us Move It For You
4.9(
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Serving Mobile, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Hawthorne contacted me within 30 minutes of posting on HomeAdvisor. I explained the job and he accepted the work, site unseen. I expected like most services to be placed on a waiting list, this was a Friday . Alfred stated that he would be here on Monday morning. Alfred and his brother showed up on time as discussed the previous week. They removed a truck load of discarded sod and top soil even with a slight rain shower. The job was finished in no time, the Hawthorne brothers were polite and professional. They saved me several hours of back wrenching work. I would hire them again if any future work is needed. I highly recommend their services."
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Competitive Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Mobile, AL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work, we are extremely happy with Brandon and Joshua and the professional clearing of our land. They went above and beyond and we will hire them again for future projects. Highly recommended company!"
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Landworx Excavating and Trucking
5.0(
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Serving Mobile, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

"Great! Leighton did a great job with communication and timing on excavating and installing my water line from the road up the hill to where my house is going. I definitely recommend him for excavation projects."
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Surfside Services
4.8(
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Serving Mobile, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This review is for the estimate process. Johnny showed up. He showed up on time. He listened carefully and took pictures of everything. He walked me through the process with the electric utility and showed me the equipment outside in the back that needs to be replaced. The bid I received was clear and extremely itemized. Very good bid experience!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Mobile, AL

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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