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Finley Creek Trucking, LLC

655 E Florian Ave
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Finley Creek Trucking, LLC

655 E Florian Ave
5.00(
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Approved Pro
11 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Finley Creek Trucking 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.

"Fast and courteous delivery "

Ryan B on January 2025

Finley Creek Trucking 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.

"Fast and courteous delivery "

Ryan B on January 2025


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Dean Excavating

19031 Prairie Chapel Rd
5.00(
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Dean Excavating

19031 Prairie Chapel Rd
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Dean Excavating 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. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022

Dean Excavating 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. Ponds, water ways, tree clearing, drainage ditches, land management, farm clean up, ect. Large equipment, not suitable for in town yard work.

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."

Brian K on September 2022


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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

11448 Cemetery Rd
5.00(
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Kaufman Earthmoving LLC

11448 Cemetery Rd
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025

Kaufman Earthmoving was established in 1988. Though out the year Kaufman Earthmoving serves the Macon, Piatt, Dewitt County and more. Here at Kaufman Earthmoving we have tackled some of the biggest jobs in soil and water conservation district all the way down to site prep, and land clearing. Armado is no job too big no job too small. We are always here for the customers 24/7

"Contractor needed to dig post holes for fencing project with many on a incline and a few along backside of garage with limited access. Kyle arrived with a mini excavator with a post hole digger/auger attachment on the date/time we agreed to. A real pleasure to work with as holes were dug on a very hot Sat. afternoon. He showed up, was very professional and flawlessly completed the job. Would definitely recommend and hire this contractor again. "

Chuck R on July 2025



Keppler Environmental Management Inc

4011 Camp Silca Rd
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Keppler Environmental Management Inc

4011 Camp Silca Rd
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Free onsite estimate

Keppler Environmental Management Inc has many years of excavation experience in the Athens, IL and surrounding areas. We are a full service excavation company with many long established customer relationships. We offer a strong base of technical expertise along with uncompromising quality of service and competitive prices. We are experienced in both commercial and residential excavation work and have the equipment and materials to get the job done right the first time.

Keppler Environmental Management Inc has many years of excavation experience in the Athens, IL and surrounding areas. We are a full service excavation company with many long established customer relationships. We offer a strong base of technical expertise along with uncompromising quality of service and competitive prices. We are experienced in both commercial and residential excavation work and have the equipment and materials to get the job done right the first time.


L&M Enterprises

9360 N State Rt 29
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L&M Enterprises

9360 N State Rt 29
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31 years of experience

L&M Enterprises was founded in 1994 by myself and my wife Lynn. We employ 7-12 persons during the season and are both hands on with the operation of our company. Light and heavy equipment contracting and earth related services. We handle contracting of medium size jobs or subcontracting to larger companies for large construction eartwork. L&M is also a proud contractor to the Illinois coal industry providing surface construction, reclamation and maintainence services.

L&M Enterprises was founded in 1994 by myself and my wife Lynn. We employ 7-12 persons during the season and are both hands on with the operation of our company. Light and heavy equipment contracting and earth related services. We handle contracting of medium size jobs or subcontracting to larger companies for large construction eartwork. L&M is also a proud contractor to the Illinois coal industry providing surface construction, reclamation and maintainence services.


Native Land Management Inc.

903 N Prairie St
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Native Land Management Inc.

903 N Prairie St
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Professional Arborist and Forester. Restoration Ecologist by Schooling. Our specialties are sustainable land management and professional arborist services.

Professional Arborist and Forester. Restoration Ecologist by Schooling. Our specialties are sustainable land management and professional arborist services.


Proper T Works LLC.

P.O. Box 375
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Proper T Works LLC.

P.O. Box 375
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National Tree Care

78 W Fairview Ln
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National Tree Care

78 W Fairview Ln
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75 years of experience

bucket trucks,grapple loaders,dump trucks,chippers,stump grinders,full line tree service

bucket trucks,grapple loaders,dump trucks,chippers,stump grinders,full line tree service


JCM Property Managment and Preservation

104 W. Madison
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JCM Property Managment and Preservation

104 W. Madison
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12 years of experience

Servicing 1,300 properties a month. 60 plus employees including established working relationships with sub contractors in many specialized fields. Licensed, bonded, insured. We employ a bid system to assess all aspects of what a job may require and give our customers complete confidence in our services, and provide many options to fit any specific need or budget.

Servicing 1,300 properties a month. 60 plus employees including established working relationships with sub contractors in many specialized fields. Licensed, bonded, insured. We employ a bid system to assess all aspects of what a job may require and give our customers complete confidence in our services, and provide many options to fit any specific need or budget.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Mount-auburn, IL

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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