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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Montpelier

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Rocky Oaks
1114 Lake Dunmore Rd
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Rocky Oaks
1114 Lake Dunmore Rd
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15 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 needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We specialize in all your outdoor needs from excavating, grading, and demolition. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We specialize in all your outdoor needs from excavating, grading, and demolition. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC
2650 VT Route 133
5.00(
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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC
2650 VT Route 133
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Yes done on time and quality work, would recommend. "

Travis D on April 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"Yes done on time and quality work, would recommend. "

Travis D on April 2025


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T&D Excavating & Property Management
60 Sesame St, Unit 32
5.00(
4
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T&D Excavating & Property Management
60 Sesame St, Unit 32
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"

Bill G on December 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 15 years worth of experience in terms of excavation, grading, and much more! We continue to build upon our excellent reputation by serving you with superior results and complete satisfaction. Please call us for all of your excavation needs!

"Helpful, friendly, and very reasonable"

Bill G on December 2021


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P H Landscapes and Construction
96 Mitchell Dr
5.00(
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P H Landscapes and Construction
96 Mitchell Dr
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

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!

"Jeff works with you, works within your budget, very customer service oriented."

mike t on May 2021

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!

"Jeff works with you, works within your budget, very customer service oriented."

mike t on May 2021


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R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
72 Riverside Road
5.00(
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R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
72 Riverside Road
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."

Vivian Z on July 2018

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."

Vivian Z on July 2018


Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.
1605 Route 44
5.00(
4
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Murphy & Son Construction, Inc.
1605 Route 44
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

"They were neat and orderly, detailed oriented."

Homeowner on March 2019

Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is one of the states premier excavation and demolition companies. We specialize in a wide range of excavation and demolition services for both big and small jobs. We are able to provide all of our customers with reasonable pricing, quality workmanship, and professional service. We are extremely professional and regardless of how big, or small, the project may be, we always take pride in our company name and our work. For all of your excavation and demolition needs, Murphy & Son Construction, Inc., is above and beyond the rest.

"They were neat and orderly, detailed oriented."

Homeowner on March 2019


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Lackey Land Works
3202 South Rd
5.00(
24
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Lackey Land Works
3202 South Rd
5.00(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
15 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"very friendly, explained everything they were doing to complete the job. Highly recommend this team to anyone who could use their services"

MICHAEL O on May 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"very friendly, explained everything they were doing to complete the job. Highly recommend this team to anyone who could use their services"

MICHAEL O on May 2025


Larivee’s Excavating & Son, LLC
210 Stanley Rd.
4.50(
2
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Larivee’s Excavating & Son, LLC
210 Stanley Rd.
4.50(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Larivee’s Excavating & Son, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is extremely flexible and desires to please his customer."

Charlie R on September 2019

Larivee’s Excavating & Son, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"He is extremely flexible and desires to please his customer."

Charlie R on September 2019


Merrill Mechanical, Inc.
477 Dunham Rd
4.72(
18
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Merrill Mechanical, Inc.
477 Dunham Rd
4.72(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Merrill Mechanical, Inc. is mechanical company specializing in plumbing, heating and HVAC installation. We primarily perform new-construction and renovation services in the small-medium commercial space as well as larger, high end, homes. Our talented team works hard everyday to provide the best services for our clients. We customize our offerings based on specific needs, so get in touch today to receive an initial quote. Our rates are $85/hour with a minimum of 2 hours, plus one-way travel time.

"Very prompt and very professional,able to answer all my questions and make some good recommendations to solve my problem (s) Could not ask for better service,Thank you!"

Eric R on April 2021

Merrill Mechanical, Inc. is mechanical company specializing in plumbing, heating and HVAC installation. We primarily perform new-construction and renovation services in the small-medium commercial space as well as larger, high end, homes. Our talented team works hard everyday to provide the best services for our clients. We customize our offerings based on specific needs, so get in touch today to receive an initial quote. Our rates are $85/hour with a minimum of 2 hours, plus one-way travel time.

"Very prompt and very professional,able to answer all my questions and make some good recommendations to solve my problem (s) Could not ask for better service,Thank you!"

Eric R on April 2021


Baker Excavating & Land Maintenance
5.00(
6
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Baker Excavating & Land Maintenance
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in land clearing, right of way maintenance, de-brushing and clearing, reclaiming pastures that have been overgrown and need to be pushed back to lot-lines. We also perform small excavation projects such as culverts, utility trench and drainage ditches. In addition we deliver up to four yards of material with dump trailer (mulch, sand, gravel and stone).

"Excellent."

David B on July 2023

We specialize in land clearing, right of way maintenance, de-brushing and clearing, reclaiming pastures that have been overgrown and need to be pushed back to lot-lines. We also perform small excavation projects such as culverts, utility trench and drainage ditches. In addition we deliver up to four yards of material with dump trailer (mulch, sand, gravel and stone).

"Excellent."

David B on July 2023

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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