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Avatar for Lake Excavation, LLC

Lake Excavation, LLC

266 NH-9
5.00(
4
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Lake Excavation, LLC

266 NH-9
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lake Excavation 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.

"Joe was great to work with. He did exactly what I asked for and went above and beyond with some material that was left over. I would definitely hire him again."

Cheryl D on July 2021

Lake Excavation 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.

"Joe was great to work with. He did exactly what I asked for and went above and beyond with some material that was left over. I would definitely hire him again."

Cheryl D on July 2021

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McLaughlin Contractors, LLC

188 King St
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McLaughlin Contractors, LLC

188 King St
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

McLaughlin Contractors 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.

McLaughlin Contractors 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.

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Thomson Tree Service & Excavation

53 NH Route 10
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

Thomson Tree Service & Excavation

53 NH Route 10
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Serving all of Grafton County and beyond, the professionals at Thomson Tree Service & Excavation are the go to, full service site-work, septic, and tree removal contractors you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate!

"Absolutely amazing job thanks for getting rid of those 8 trees at my mother's camp"

Tony P on June 2023

Wilder Excavating

126 Kennedy Brook Drive
5.00(
1
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Wilder Excavating

126 Kennedy Brook Drive
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
19 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. 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.

"Excellent job done."

carita g on March 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. 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.

"Excellent job done."

carita g on March 2025

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Schulz Firewood, LLC

2505 South Rd
5.00(
2
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Schulz Firewood, LLC

2505 South Rd
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

Schulz Firewood 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.

"On time good value Nice folks"

Ed S on April 2024

Schulz Firewood 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.

"On time good value Nice folks"

Ed S on April 2024

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Chandler Construction

200 New Boston Rd
5.00(
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Chandler Construction

200 New Boston Rd
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
158 local quotes requested

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

james s on March 2022

We are a fully insured growing excavation company in southern NH. We specialize in house lots, additions, barn/garage slabs, drainage systems, yard reclamation, land reshaping, stumping, tree removal, utility trenching and house demo. 22 years of experience. we take pride in our work and try to satisfy the customer beyond expectation on every job.

"Was very pleased with the results great company"

james s on March 2022

BYRON'S SEPTIC SVC

67 HOYT RD
4.20(
5
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BYRON'S SEPTIC SVC

67 HOYT RD
4.20(
5
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Customers say: Quality work
45 years of experience

We proudly serve customers in over 50 cities and towns in the counties of Belknap, Carroll, Grafton, Merrimack and Sullivan. Flush With Pride!

"Was on time, fare price,polite. I can not say enough about this Company. But the time of our great need they moved a already tight schedule, To fit us in. God Bless Them. Sincerely,Binnie"

Binnie D on October 2022

We proudly serve customers in over 50 cities and towns in the counties of Belknap, Carroll, Grafton, Merrimack and Sullivan. Flush With Pride!

"Was on time, fare price,polite. I can not say enough about this Company. But the time of our great need they moved a already tight schedule, To fit us in. God Bless Them. Sincerely,Binnie"

Binnie D on October 2022

All Seasons Pool & Spa

77 Route 11
3.00(
2
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All Seasons Pool & Spa

77 Route 11
3.00(
2
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27 years of experience

All Seasons Pool & Spa - "where fun in the water is always in Season!" Serving the Upper Valley & Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region since 1998. Two retail locations to serve you - Lebanon & Sunapee, NH. Visit our photo galleries at www.splashme.com

All Seasons Pool & Spa - "where fun in the water is always in Season!" Serving the Upper Valley & Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region since 1998. Two retail locations to serve you - Lebanon & Sunapee, NH. Visit our photo galleries at www.splashme.com

Marsh Trucking and Excavation

208 Methodist Hill Road
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Marsh Trucking and Excavation

208 Methodist Hill Road
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Free onsite estimate

Marsh Trucking & Excavating is a family owned and operated business based out of Plainfield NH. We offer many services including licensed septic installation, house sites, material delivery and everything in between. We take pride in quick responses and a job well done. Estimates and site visits are always free! Call or text us anytime.

Marsh Trucking & Excavating is a family owned and operated business based out of Plainfield NH. We offer many services including licensed septic installation, house sites, material delivery and everything in between. We take pride in quick responses and a job well done. Estimates and site visits are always free! Call or text us anytime.

Excel Excavation

34 Ox Pond Ln
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Excel Excavation

34 Ox Pond Ln
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12 years of experience

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Newbury, NH

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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