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Redline Excavating

1541 Cullison Rd
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Redline Excavating

1541 Cullison Rd
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company and ourselves 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!

We pride our company and ourselves 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!


Top Notch Logging, LLC

8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
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Top Notch Logging, LLC

8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


Terraformers Excavating, LLC

745 Deeds Terrace Southeast
4.43(
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Terraformers Excavating, LLC

745 Deeds Terrace Southeast
4.43(
7
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Approved Pro
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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Alex and Jack were phenomenal! They came out to regrade my driveway. They were fast, friendly and made my driveway usable again. I would hire them again for any work!!!"

Nichole E on January 2025

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.

"Alex and Jack were phenomenal! They came out to regrade my driveway. They were fast, friendly and made my driveway usable again. I would hire them again for any work!!!"

Nichole E on January 2025


Ridgeway Excavation, LLC

1129 Fish Ridge Rd
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Ridgeway Excavation, LLC

1129 Fish Ridge Rd
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20 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Ridgeway Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Ridgeway Excavation, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!


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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC

6062 E COUNTY ROAD 300 N
5.00(
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SITE PREPS & MORE LLC

6062 E COUNTY ROAD 300 N
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Exceptional Customer Service. Quick Response. Great turnaround time on quote. Price was just right!! Mark was amazing from beginning to end. "

Amber J on May 2025

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. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Exceptional Customer Service. Quick Response. Great turnaround time on quote. Price was just right!! Mark was amazing from beginning to end. "

Amber J on May 2025


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A & J Logging LLC

6575 TOWNSHIP ROAD 348
4.75(
4
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A & J Logging LLC

6575 TOWNSHIP ROAD 348
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
16 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

AJ Logging – Professional Timber Harvesting in Ohio 🏆 20+ Years of Forestry Experience AJ Logging brings over two decades of expertise in managing and harvesting timber responsibly across Ohio 🔄 Comprehensive Services Timber Buying – Cash paid upfront for trees prior to harvesting. Tree & Timber Removal – Clearing with cleanup after every job. Targeted service cities include Marietta, Mansfield, Zanesville, Medina, Cuyahoga Falls, North Royalton, Wooster, Millersburg, Canton, New Philadelphia, and surrounding areas 🌱 Focus on Sustainability & Forest Health They specialize in selective harvesting methods, leaving behind slash (tree tops) that decompose to nourish the soil and foster wildlife habitats. Their approach—often termed "selectively clear-cutting"—gives space for regrowth while preserving ecosystem balance

"Tree work went really well. They worked very hard and steady. Put in a long days and were exceptionally easy to work with. They were very careful of my property and clean up was very well done. I would highly recommend them. Aaron was a pleasure to work with."

Paul W on April 2025

AJ Logging – Professional Timber Harvesting in Ohio 🏆 20+ Years of Forestry Experience AJ Logging brings over two decades of expertise in managing and harvesting timber responsibly across Ohio 🔄 Comprehensive Services Timber Buying – Cash paid upfront for trees prior to harvesting. Tree & Timber Removal – Clearing with cleanup after every job. Targeted service cities include Marietta, Mansfield, Zanesville, Medina, Cuyahoga Falls, North Royalton, Wooster, Millersburg, Canton, New Philadelphia, and surrounding areas 🌱 Focus on Sustainability & Forest Health They specialize in selective harvesting methods, leaving behind slash (tree tops) that decompose to nourish the soil and foster wildlife habitats. Their approach—often termed "selectively clear-cutting"—gives space for regrowth while preserving ecosystem balance

"Tree work went really well. They worked very hard and steady. Put in a long days and were exceptionally easy to work with. They were very careful of my property and clean up was very well done. I would highly recommend them. Aaron was a pleasure to work with."

Paul W on April 2025


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True Grit Excavation

1037 Cave Hill Rd
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True Grit Excavation

1037 Cave Hill Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

True Grit Excavation, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"This job required laying block to seal off opening in foundation, pouring a long cement sidewalk from back porch down through yard to the garage. One part of the yard needed resloped and required drainage to be installed. True Grit did an excellent job in a timely manner and made sure I was happy with the results every step of the way. I would highly recommend using them!"

Carol K on January 2025

True Grit Excavation, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"This job required laying block to seal off opening in foundation, pouring a long cement sidewalk from back porch down through yard to the garage. One part of the yard needed resloped and required drainage to be installed. True Grit did an excellent job in a timely manner and made sure I was happy with the results every step of the way. I would highly recommend using them!"

Carol K on January 2025


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Hicks Hauling and Excavation

740 Central Ave
5.00(
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Hicks Hauling and Excavation

740 Central Ave
5.00(
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Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Job well done. I would hire them again. Nice fellow"

Randy U on August 2025

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Job well done. I would hire them again. Nice fellow"

Randy U on August 2025


Ackison Enterprises

24 West Front Street
5.00(
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Ackison Enterprises

24 West Front Street
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 2025

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 2025


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Susil Site Works LLC

9965 Perryton Road
5.00(
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Susil Site Works LLC

9965 Perryton Road
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We do pipe work of all kinds . We do basements , foundations , driveways ,brush cleaning , dirt hauling , gravel hauling , swales . All dirt work needs . Also licensing in sewer and water . Also do water taps 3/4 to 2 inch size. Some landscaping as well.

"Russ and his son did a great job and were very responsive to our needs. I would absolutely use his services again."

Don J on January 2025

We do pipe work of all kinds . We do basements , foundations , driveways ,brush cleaning , dirt hauling , gravel hauling , swales . All dirt work needs . Also licensing in sewer and water . Also do water taps 3/4 to 2 inch size. Some landscaping as well.

"Russ and his son did a great job and were very responsive to our needs. I would absolutely use his services again."

Don J on January 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Newark, OH

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.

The Newark, OH homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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