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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Morgantown

Hagedorn Excavating, LLC
37 Pixler Hill Rd
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Hagedorn Excavating, LLC
37 Pixler Hill Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have 60 years of combined experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for excavating. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The work they did was excellent! They were smart, intelligent or a genius in the steps they came up with!"

Scott H on August 2021

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have 60 years of combined experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for excavating. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The work they did was excellent! They were smart, intelligent or a genius in the steps they came up with!"

Scott H on August 2021


Open Range Resources, LLC
14645 WV Route 18 South
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Approved Pro
Open Range Resources, LLC
14645 WV Route 18 South
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Approved Pro
8 years of experience

Welcome to. OPEN RANGE RESOURCES We have been proudly serving the local area since 2017. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. You will not regret your decision to work with our company.

Welcome to. OPEN RANGE RESOURCES We have been proudly serving the local area since 2017. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. You will not regret your decision to work with our company.


Varner Construction LLC
4th Ave # 243
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Varner Construction LLC
4th Ave # 243
No reviews
43 years of experience

If you're looking for a top excavating contractor then you've come to the right place! Call our trained professionals in Durbin today for more information on our quality service.

If you're looking for a top excavating contractor then you've come to the right place! Call our trained professionals in Durbin today for more information on our quality service.


Renovators WV
108 Crestview Dr
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Renovators WV
108 Crestview Dr
No reviews
15 years of experience

At Renovators WV our job is to take your ideas and turn them into reality. By using state of the art design, we work with customers to explore every option available and leave nothing to doubt. We will work with you to help create spaces you may have never dreamed possible. Our goal is to create a new space that far exceeds your expectations and ultimately gives you something to enjoy for a lifetime.

At Renovators WV our job is to take your ideas and turn them into reality. By using state of the art design, we work with customers to explore every option available and leave nothing to doubt. We will work with you to help create spaces you may have never dreamed possible. Our goal is to create a new space that far exceeds your expectations and ultimately gives you something to enjoy for a lifetime.


Paradise Homes
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Paradise Homes
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Paradise Homes specializes in building, designing, and setting modular and manufactured homes. We also have expanded our business to take on home sets, drywall, plumbing, carpentry, and excavation. Our crews have over 30 years of experience and will accept nothing but quality craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on making sure you're happy with every detail. We can handle any aspect of construction and would love the opportunity to help in any way.

Paradise Homes specializes in building, designing, and setting modular and manufactured homes. We also have expanded our business to take on home sets, drywall, plumbing, carpentry, and excavation. Our crews have over 30 years of experience and will accept nothing but quality craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on making sure you're happy with every detail. We can handle any aspect of construction and would love the opportunity to help in any way.


Affordable Landscaping Supplies
273 Point Marion Rd.
3.88(
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Affordable Landscaping Supplies
273 Point Marion Rd.
3.88(
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Customers say: Terrific value
22 years of experience

Affordable Landscaping Supplies provides landscaping services to commercial and residential properties. We maintain several of the areas most prominent properties, large and small. We also provide the area with the largest selection of bulk landscaping products including mulch, top soil, sand, river stove, limestone, retaining wall and patio materials. Delivery and installation is available for all of the products we sell.

Affordable Landscaping Supplies provides landscaping services to commercial and residential properties. We maintain several of the areas most prominent properties, large and small. We also provide the area with the largest selection of bulk landscaping products including mulch, top soil, sand, river stove, limestone, retaining wall and patio materials. Delivery and installation is available for all of the products we sell.


KD Excavating
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KD Excavating
No reviews
3 years of experience

Double B excavating
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Double B excavating
No reviews

We are a company that specializes in foundations, septic systems, sewer taps, landscaping, yard grading, tree clearing, and demolition.

We are a company that specializes in foundations, septic systems, sewer taps, landscaping, yard grading, tree clearing, and demolition.


All In One Excavating & Landscaping
173
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All In One Excavating & Landscaping
173
No reviews

We offer landscaping, hardscaping, lawn maintenance, seasonal clean up, excavation, handyman services, deck building etc... I am hard working, honest, reliable and have been doing this kind of work for 18 years. I started going out and helping my dad at a young age. While he had a landscaping & masonry business and have learned a lot from him over the years. I have the knowledge and skill to service your needs! Owner operated!

We offer landscaping, hardscaping, lawn maintenance, seasonal clean up, excavation, handyman services, deck building etc... I am hard working, honest, reliable and have been doing this kind of work for 18 years. I started going out and helping my dad at a young age. While he had a landscaping & masonry business and have learned a lot from him over the years. I have the knowledge and skill to service your needs! Owner operated!


Browns mill excavating llc
Po Box 492
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Browns mill excavating llc
Po Box 492
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Morgantown, WV

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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