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Golden Mountain Excavation & Clearing LLC

4.67(
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Golden Mountain Excavation & Clearing LLC

4.67(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Golden Mountain Excavation & Clearing strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"They did a great job but never discussed the dirt mound left behind. A call would of been nice too discuss removing it while the job was going on. Other than that they were in and out on a day. Highly recommend them"

Brad S on September 2023

We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Golden Mountain Excavation & Clearing strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"They did a great job but never discussed the dirt mound left behind. A call would of been nice too discuss removing it while the job was going on. Other than that they were in and out on a day. Highly recommend them"

Brad S on September 2023

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Lawson excavating

5.00(
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Lawson excavating

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

Lawson excavating we off septic tanks, dirt work, driveway install, waterlines, electric lines, pond building and lot clearing Free estimates

"Excellent job"

Susie S on June 2023

Lawson excavating we off septic tanks, dirt work, driveway install, waterlines, electric lines, pond building and lot clearing Free estimates

"Excellent job"

Susie S on June 2023

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Rocky Point Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Rocky Point Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

Don't trust just anyone with your land clearing project! We offer land management services from large commercial, property owner projects, site prep, driveway construction, grading, trenching, utilities, excavation and more. With years of experience, we are able to develop a plan with our customers that maintains environmental integrity while achieving the best results. Free, no-pressure estimates. Serving the entire Upper Cumberland.

"Excellent. We would rate them a ten if possible. Prompt, courteous, kind, eager to please and reliable."

Don L on January 2024

Don't trust just anyone with your land clearing project! We offer land management services from large commercial, property owner projects, site prep, driveway construction, grading, trenching, utilities, excavation and more. With years of experience, we are able to develop a plan with our customers that maintains environmental integrity while achieving the best results. Free, no-pressure estimates. Serving the entire Upper Cumberland.

"Excellent. We would rate them a ten if possible. Prompt, courteous, kind, eager to please and reliable."

Don L on January 2024

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Longobardo Earthworks

5.00(
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Longobardo Earthworks

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
12 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"He did amazing!!!"

aaron c on September 2025

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"He did amazing!!!"

aaron c on September 2025

Monty Johnson Construction

4.50(
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Monty Johnson Construction

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

Roberts excavation

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Roberts excavation

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1 years of experience

we are local and family owned and operated no matter the size of the project we would love the opportunity to earn your business and make your dreams reality

we are local and family owned and operated no matter the size of the project we would love the opportunity to earn your business and make your dreams reality

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Archer Bros. Lawn and Farm

5.00(
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Archer Bros. Lawn and Farm

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Landscaping and excavating company offering the highest quality work! Lawns, new construction homes, land clearing, footers, driveways and pads. We aren’t limited to those services, that is just naming a few.

"It was wonderful, professional, on time, I can’t say enough good about them"

Connie M on November 2022

Landscaping and excavating company offering the highest quality work! Lawns, new construction homes, land clearing, footers, driveways and pads. We aren’t limited to those services, that is just naming a few.

"It was wonderful, professional, on time, I can’t say enough good about them"

Connie M on November 2022

Green's Construction

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Green's Construction

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55 years of experience

We do all home remodeling and construction. We are family owned & operated & take great pride in our work. We have been serving Middle TN since the 1970's. We are also licensed, bonded, & insured. Call today for a FREE estimate! We have references upon request. We look forward to helping you and your family get the most out of your home. Call 931-310-4473 today. You can also check us out at: www.gogreensconstruction.com

We do all home remodeling and construction. We are family owned & operated & take great pride in our work. We have been serving Middle TN since the 1970's. We are also licensed, bonded, & insured. Call today for a FREE estimate! We have references upon request. We look forward to helping you and your family get the most out of your home. Call 931-310-4473 today. You can also check us out at: www.gogreensconstruction.com

Redemption Property Preservation

3.40(
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Redemption Property Preservation

3.40(
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Do you need brick, block, or stone repairs? Perhaps you want to build a retaining wall. Or, maybe you need minor grade work and drainage completed. At Redemption, we can tackle these projects and many more of your home improvement needs!

"Great, very professional"

Kanwar S on July 2024

Do you need brick, block, or stone repairs? Perhaps you want to build a retaining wall. Or, maybe you need minor grade work and drainage completed. At Redemption, we can tackle these projects and many more of your home improvement needs!

"Great, very professional"

Kanwar S on July 2024

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Monterey, TN

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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