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Royal Services Property Maintenance
PO Box 221
4.50(
1
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Approved Pro
Royal Services Property Maintenance
PO Box 221
4.50(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Bray 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.

"Pleasant, and cognizant of how work was to be done."

Gregory S on August 2021

Bray 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.

"Pleasant, and cognizant of how work was to be done."

Gregory S on August 2021


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Stevens Roofing & Siding
1126 Vermont Route 9
4.46(
35
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Approved Pro
Stevens Roofing & Siding
1126 Vermont Route 9
4.46(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
25 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 specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025


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JC Steel & Welding
714 Butts Hollow Road
4.86(
36
)
Approved Pro
JC Steel & Welding
714 Butts Hollow Road
4.86(
36
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 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 offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in metal fabrication, ornamental railings and welding. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Professional, courteous, artisans who keep you informed every step of the project. Truly a pleasure to work with and the end product is a work of art. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation."

Jay W on October 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in metal fabrication, ornamental railings and welding. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Professional, courteous, artisans who keep you informed every step of the project. Truly a pleasure to work with and the end product is a work of art. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation."

Jay W on October 2024


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Mack Tree Service
44 Mansion Blvd Unit B
4.88(
12
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Approved Pro
Mack Tree Service
44 Mansion Blvd Unit B
4.88(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 local quotes requested

Our team is passionate & professional and committed to providing the absolute best experience for our clients. Our obsession over cost, schedule, safety, and quality ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with impeccable attention to detail. From beginning to end of every project, our goal is to bring every aspect and detail of our client’s concept to reality. We believe that strong communication, integrity, organization and honesty are the principles that have given us such a trusted reputation in a competitive industry. We are proud of the work that we do, and passionate about bringing visions to life. Give us a call today!

"I failed to notice that the half of the tree that had not fallen onto my roof was very vulnerable to being blown down, possibly on my house, until the afternoon of the day they began work. They agreed to take that tree down as well, offering to do it the same day. They worked until 9 pm and completed all requested work."

Don S on September 2023

Our team is passionate & professional and committed to providing the absolute best experience for our clients. Our obsession over cost, schedule, safety, and quality ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with impeccable attention to detail. From beginning to end of every project, our goal is to bring every aspect and detail of our client’s concept to reality. We believe that strong communication, integrity, organization and honesty are the principles that have given us such a trusted reputation in a competitive industry. We are proud of the work that we do, and passionate about bringing visions to life. Give us a call today!

"I failed to notice that the half of the tree that had not fallen onto my roof was very vulnerable to being blown down, possibly on my house, until the afternoon of the day they began work. They agreed to take that tree down as well, offering to do it the same day. They worked until 9 pm and completed all requested work."

Don S on September 2023


Daka Plumbing & Heating LLC
274 New Hackensack Rd
3.75(
56
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Daka Plumbing & Heating LLC
274 New Hackensack Rd
3.75(
56
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Customers say: Super punctual
45 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated business since 1984, located in Wappingers Falls, New York. Additional phone - (845) 724-4800. Fax (845) 724-4600. We specialize in Residential and Commercial installation and repair: hot water heaters, coils, septic tanks pumping, heating, drain cleaning, snaking and camera inspection, baseboard heat, gas and oil boilers, water softeners, wells & pumps as well as BIG jobs that need excavation.

"Very well."

Jeff C on October 2020

We are a family owned and operated business since 1984, located in Wappingers Falls, New York. Additional phone - (845) 724-4800. Fax (845) 724-4600. We specialize in Residential and Commercial installation and repair: hot water heaters, coils, septic tanks pumping, heating, drain cleaning, snaking and camera inspection, baseboard heat, gas and oil boilers, water softeners, wells & pumps as well as BIG jobs that need excavation.

"Very well."

Jeff C on October 2020


County Line Contracting
221 Charleston St
No reviews
County Line Contracting
221 Charleston St
No reviews

At County Line Contracting we are your Land Management Experts. Working with private land owners, developers and municipalities in and around the Capital Region. With many years of experience specializing in all aspects of land clearing, excavation, and forestry mulching. Providing top quality work at affordable prices.

At County Line Contracting we are your Land Management Experts. Working with private land owners, developers and municipalities in and around the Capital Region. With many years of experience specializing in all aspects of land clearing, excavation, and forestry mulching. Providing top quality work at affordable prices.


Quality Stone Works, Inc.
49 Elm Street
1.00(
1
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Quality Stone Works, Inc.
49 Elm Street
1.00(
1
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15 years of experience

3 years in business all employees have 10 years plus experience right now we have 5-7 employees we will and can offer sub- contracting as far as billing we accept all major credit cards, checks,etc

"He is the worst and most dishonest contractor you could ever hire. When he came in to quote us the job he sounded very confident and sound he knew what he was doing. So we finally agreed on a price and a 2 weeks timeline for the job. He showed up only on the first few days, my husband and I gave him portion of the money with expectations of the job being done soon. days went by and he didn't showed up. We were calling and texting him everyday and no responses, once he would respond, was always a different excuses. On top of him not showing up anymore, we bought 27 boxes of tile for my laundry, when my husband and I weren't home, he showed up, took 5 boxes and went to the store and returned to get cash back to himself, which technically he was stealing from us. he was always calling back when he wanted money but no job done. I know my husband and I were stupid to give him the money without the job being even half way done.We hired him in the first week of January, with intentions to be done in 2 weeks. Today is March 29TH 2018 and this deadbeat contractor hasn't show up in 2 months... ignoring phone calls, text and any sort of communication that we tried to established with him. On top of stealing my materials for his own gain, everything that he has done is falling apart, tile floor is popping up for being laid down improperly with wrong material, the cabinets are all "crooked" for not being leveled right, he painted the walls the wrong color, all with promises of fixing it afterwards. I had plans to put my house in the market end of march, but as right now, my house is in pieces and this dead beat dishonest contractor hasn't showed up, so now its not only the house problem, he is affecting my ability to sell my house. PLEASE, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND NEVER EVER HIRE THIS GUY, His name is Jeffrey Owens Sr."

Mariana S on March 2018

3 years in business all employees have 10 years plus experience right now we have 5-7 employees we will and can offer sub- contracting as far as billing we accept all major credit cards, checks,etc

"He is the worst and most dishonest contractor you could ever hire. When he came in to quote us the job he sounded very confident and sound he knew what he was doing. So we finally agreed on a price and a 2 weeks timeline for the job. He showed up only on the first few days, my husband and I gave him portion of the money with expectations of the job being done soon. days went by and he didn't showed up. We were calling and texting him everyday and no responses, once he would respond, was always a different excuses. On top of him not showing up anymore, we bought 27 boxes of tile for my laundry, when my husband and I weren't home, he showed up, took 5 boxes and went to the store and returned to get cash back to himself, which technically he was stealing from us. he was always calling back when he wanted money but no job done. I know my husband and I were stupid to give him the money without the job being even half way done.We hired him in the first week of January, with intentions to be done in 2 weeks. Today is March 29TH 2018 and this deadbeat contractor hasn't show up in 2 months... ignoring phone calls, text and any sort of communication that we tried to established with him. On top of stealing my materials for his own gain, everything that he has done is falling apart, tile floor is popping up for being laid down improperly with wrong material, the cabinets are all "crooked" for not being leveled right, he painted the walls the wrong color, all with promises of fixing it afterwards. I had plans to put my house in the market end of march, but as right now, my house is in pieces and this dead beat dishonest contractor hasn't showed up, so now its not only the house problem, he is affecting my ability to sell my house. PLEASE, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND NEVER EVER HIRE THIS GUY, His name is Jeffrey Owens Sr."

Mariana S on March 2018


S.Y.N.N. Enterprise
3 Elm St
1.00(
1
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S.Y.N.N. Enterprise
3 Elm St
1.00(
1
)
20 years of experience

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise is a women owned, sole proprietor business. Offering general contracting services, home remodeling and repair. I offer free and fair estimates. Payment plans and referral bonuses. I have been in business for myself for 7 yrs. Helping my community is very important to me, so I use all local sub contractors and small business owner.

S.Y.N.N. Enterprise is a women owned, sole proprietor business. Offering general contracting services, home remodeling and repair. I offer free and fair estimates. Payment plans and referral bonuses. I have been in business for myself for 7 yrs. Helping my community is very important to me, so I use all local sub contractors and small business owner.


DCG NEW YORK INC.
110 W 34th St
No reviews
DCG NEW YORK INC.
110 W 34th St
No reviews
11 years of experience

Welcome to DCG New York Inc. We are a Construction & Consulting firm located in Manhattan, New York. We specialize in custom construction projects, focusing on developments and new construction. DCG and our operating business units combine industry expertise and the highest professional standard working with generations of talent & experience to design & build a better tomorrow. DCG is dedicated to its core values and concepts of integrity, quality and professionalism. Our projects vary in size and scope yet our commitment to excellence remains the same. Our team of experts are combined with our sourcing network & highly skilled craftsmen to ensure flawless execution. Our projects include work with Investors, Developers, General Contractors, Architects, & Designers in the Private and Public Sector. Our projects range from commercial, residential, retail, ground up & more. Thank you for taking the time to browse our work and learn about our company.

Welcome to DCG New York Inc. We are a Construction & Consulting firm located in Manhattan, New York. We specialize in custom construction projects, focusing on developments and new construction. DCG and our operating business units combine industry expertise and the highest professional standard working with generations of talent & experience to design & build a better tomorrow. DCG is dedicated to its core values and concepts of integrity, quality and professionalism. Our projects vary in size and scope yet our commitment to excellence remains the same. Our team of experts are combined with our sourcing network & highly skilled craftsmen to ensure flawless execution. Our projects include work with Investors, Developers, General Contractors, Architects, & Designers in the Private and Public Sector. Our projects range from commercial, residential, retail, ground up & more. Thank you for taking the time to browse our work and learn about our company.


Adirondack Contractors & Associates
126 Maple St
No reviews
Adirondack Contractors & Associates
126 Maple St
No reviews
14 years of experience

4-5 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel fees. From basement to chimney, we have you covered.

4-5 Employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel fees. From basement to chimney, we have you covered.

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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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