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Hepp Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast response time. Exceptional completion of a difficult and labor intensive job. Professional. Would definitely use them again if the opportunity would arise."
Response time1 day
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
JDS Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Justin and his entire team were awesome to work with. He was very attentive to every detail of the project. He cares about the level of work he and his team give to the client to ensure it comes out right and for a very fair price. He is easy to get in touch with and we are very pleased with this experience. We plan to use this company for future projects we have in mind!"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JDS Services LLC
4.7(
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Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"Justin was very knowledgeable and reliable.Completed my excavation and went above and beyond my project I highly recommend JTS Services"
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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VP Excavating Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired VP Excavating Services to demolish our leaning 2 car pavilion/carport. William did the job in half a day. He did it manually because he did not want to damage the fence that we had around the structure. He did a great job, the price was reasonable. William is reliable, neat, has a very good work ethic, left the place clean. We are very satisfied and can recommend this company to other customers."
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ZZ Landworx
3.6(
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Serving Oakmont, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Zach mis measured a foundation on step #1, made the wood structure fit in the cheapest and laziest way. Concrete pillars were supposed to be hidden under the shed (I also supplied a drawing from another contractor to go by) and they now extend past so I am not able to just easily landscape around them as well as some of the brackets literally hanging off of the pillars. A couple of the concrete screws did not draw down all the way, a normal person would find out why and fix but nope they left it this way, pictures in the link!! The foundation was not square and it is to wide as well due to this mistake. I also had to shim multiple areas due to the foundation not being level. He promised to come back and help with some landscaping and some sort of flashing on the back to help hide the mistakes and most importantly keep water off the wood, I even had him give me a paid receipt saying he will return to help and then disappeared. I have linked pictures and a video of the terrible workmanship. Would not recommend. A follow up and help with some of the landscaping would have been very appreciated. { Removed google link}"
Response time3 days
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Oakmont, PA

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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