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Schneider Landscape Works, LLC
1675 Kite Town Rd
4.94(
34
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Approved Pro
Schneider Landscape Works, LLC
1675 Kite Town Rd
4.94(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Schneider Landscape Works, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great from start to finish. Arrived on time for the appointment, provided a fair quote quickly and completed the job professionally. Definitely would hire again."

Henry D on February 2024

Schneider Landscape Works, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great from start to finish. Arrived on time for the appointment, provided a fair quote quickly and completed the job professionally. Definitely would hire again."

Henry D on February 2024


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High Tide Land Management
2864 Joe Stocks Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
High Tide Land Management
2864 Joe Stocks Road
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

High Tide Land Management, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

High Tide Land Management, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!


TN Earthmoving
615 Gum Swamp Rd.
4.93(
7
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Approved Pro
TN Earthmoving
615 Gum Swamp Rd.
4.93(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

With over 20 years in the excavation industry we are the experts you need in order to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from grading to building entire ponds and only provide high quality work in a variety of counties. We will treat your home and business as we would treat our own. Give TN Earthmoving a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Great to work with and did exactly what we needed! Fair price, and completed project on time! Communicated throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Rene T on February 2024

With over 20 years in the excavation industry we are the experts you need in order to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from grading to building entire ponds and only provide high quality work in a variety of counties. We will treat your home and business as we would treat our own. Give TN Earthmoving a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Great to work with and did exactly what we needed! Fair price, and completed project on time! Communicated throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Rene T on February 2024


Bear Contracting
1712 Trent Blvd
No reviews
Bear Contracting
1712 Trent Blvd
No reviews
12 years of experience

Offers construction services to home owners, commercial builders, residential builders and land developers. licensed to do septic installation.

Offers construction services to home owners, commercial builders, residential builders and land developers. licensed to do septic installation.


CHARLES
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CHARLES
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Coastal Carolina Earthworks, Inc.
No reviews
Coastal Carolina Earthworks, Inc.
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With a lifelong dedication to heavy equipment, John Matthews, brings a passion for precision and a commitment to treating every project as if it were his own. Services include but are not limited to: Grading Excavation Drainage Solutions Land Clearing Driveways Landscaping Site work Debri clean up

With a lifelong dedication to heavy equipment, John Matthews, brings a passion for precision and a commitment to treating every project as if it were his own. Services include but are not limited to: Grading Excavation Drainage Solutions Land Clearing Driveways Landscaping Site work Debri clean up


Tyde Tough residential maintenance
2830 Kinston Hwy
No reviews
Tyde Tough residential maintenance
2830 Kinston Hwy
No reviews
4 years of experience

Tyde Tough! Residential maintenance a home grown eastern North Carolina business. We always strive to bring quality work with fair prices to our clients and look forward to making long positive lasting impressions with every person that chooses to use our business for their home maintenance or improvement needs. We offer many residential needs such as, -exterior home maintenance -light excavation/ditch cleaning -rock/mulch/gravel delivery and install -land clearing -driveway maintenance -pressure washing We also offer free onsite quotes!

Tyde Tough! Residential maintenance a home grown eastern North Carolina business. We always strive to bring quality work with fair prices to our clients and look forward to making long positive lasting impressions with every person that chooses to use our business for their home maintenance or improvement needs. We offer many residential needs such as, -exterior home maintenance -light excavation/ditch cleaning -rock/mulch/gravel delivery and install -land clearing -driveway maintenance -pressure washing We also offer free onsite quotes!


Yes, I fix that 24hr Handyman
1462 Sarecta Rd.
No reviews
Yes, I fix that 24hr Handyman
1462 Sarecta Rd.
No reviews
12 years of experience

Handyman service with 24hr emergency service.

Handyman service with 24hr emergency service.


BRAXTON SEPTIC TANK SVC
9900 US HIGHWAY 17 N
5.00(
6
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BRAXTON SEPTIC TANK SVC
9900 US HIGHWAY 17 N
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quality work

Culpepper Directional Drilling Services
1475 Country Club Rd
5.00(
1
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Culpepper Directional Drilling Services
1475 Country Club Rd
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Culpepper Directional Drilling Services installs underground wire, pipe, cable or tubing without trenching. We work for homeowners, commercial property managers and as a subcontractor to construction and utilities companies.

Culpepper Directional Drilling Services installs underground wire, pipe, cable or tubing without trenching. We work for homeowners, commercial property managers and as a subcontractor to construction and utilities companies.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in New Bern, NC

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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