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Brush Works Forestry Mulching, LLC

712 Sunnyside Church Rd
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Brush Works Forestry Mulching, LLC

712 Sunnyside Church Rd
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Brush Works Forestry Mulching, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the 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.

Brush Works Forestry Mulching, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the 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.

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ABC Land Clearing

7032 Lynch Rd
5.00(
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ABC Land Clearing

7032 Lynch Rd
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

ABC Land Clearing is a company built on extensive experience in the land clearing industry, driven by a strong focus on delivering results. We are committed to providing high-quality land services, ensuring customer satisfaction through professionalism and attention to detail. Whether it's clearing land for construction, agriculture, or other purposes, ABC Land Clearing prioritizes efficiency and quality in every project.

"The company was very time efficient, they were very professional. They completed everything exactly as I asked"

Dakota l on August 2025

ABC Land Clearing is a company built on extensive experience in the land clearing industry, driven by a strong focus on delivering results. We are committed to providing high-quality land services, ensuring customer satisfaction through professionalism and attention to detail. Whether it's clearing land for construction, agriculture, or other purposes, ABC Land Clearing prioritizes efficiency and quality in every project.

"The company was very time efficient, they were very professional. They completed everything exactly as I asked"

Dakota l on August 2025

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Naborly Contracting LLC

2124 Conservation Drive
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Naborly Contracting LLC

2124 Conservation Drive
4.94(
18
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21 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Naborly Contracting 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great job, did more the I paid him for, would hire him again"

Mark W on December 2024

Naborly Contracting 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 customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great job, did more the I paid him for, would hire him again"

Mark W on December 2024

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McAllister Land Management

2988 West Point Rd
5.00(
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McAllister Land Management

2988 West Point Rd
5.00(
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14 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We do not provide any landscaping or yard work, this includes drainage. We have a minimum of $1600 per day, cost will go up according to size and scope. We are 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

"I had Joey and his crew come out and clear 4 acres and a building pad there Fast, efficient, and transparent "

Steven _ on February 2025

We do not provide any landscaping or yard work, this includes drainage. We have a minimum of $1600 per day, cost will go up according to size and scope. We are 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

"I had Joey and his crew come out and clear 4 acres and a building pad there Fast, efficient, and transparent "

Steven _ on February 2025

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Rhino Outdoor Services

108 Fletcher Segrest Rd.
5.00(
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Rhino Outdoor Services

108 Fletcher Segrest Rd.
5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
10 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Looking for reliable and professional services for your property? Look no further! We offer a wide range of services including gravel driveways, driveway repair, forestry mulching, land clearing, brush removal, drainage, building pads, dirt work, bush hogging, chainsaw work, erosion control, and much more. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your property needs

"I was in need of excavation and some grading. Brent at Rhino made contact in a timely manner and was very professional. He explained all possibilities that were involved - including options that would increase or keep price lower. The completed work met and exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend and use Rhino services again"

Darnita H on December 2024

Looking for reliable and professional services for your property? Look no further! We offer a wide range of services including gravel driveways, driveway repair, forestry mulching, land clearing, brush removal, drainage, building pads, dirt work, bush hogging, chainsaw work, erosion control, and much more. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your property needs

"I was in need of excavation and some grading. Brent at Rhino made contact in a timely manner and was very professional. He explained all possibilities that were involved - including options that would increase or keep price lower. The completed work met and exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend and use Rhino services again"

Darnita H on December 2024

T&T Painting

2103 6th Ave
4.67(
12
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T&T Painting

2103 6th Ave
4.67(
12
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dedicated to providing a great quality work at a fair price, we treat your project just like it's our project. Please shoot us a call to schedule a free estimate.

"Fixed and repaired the issue completely."

kevin z on September 2023

Dedicated to providing a great quality work at a fair price, we treat your project just like it's our project. Please shoot us a call to schedule a free estimate.

"Fixed and repaired the issue completely."

kevin z on September 2023

Phillips Construction & Landscapes

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Phillips Construction & Landscapes

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We offer several different services and different forms of payment. We use quality sub contractors at special times.

We offer several different services and different forms of payment. We use quality sub contractors at special times.

A Touch of Class

3503 Marvyn Parkway
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A Touch of Class

3503 Marvyn Parkway
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Free onsite estimate

A Touch of Class is a general repair, restoration, and remodeling business. We strive to provide the highest quality service at the best price available in today's market! We take pride making your home/business a point of pride for you, and for us. We do offer military discounts to thank our service men and women for their service.

A Touch of Class is a general repair, restoration, and remodeling business. We strive to provide the highest quality service at the best price available in today's market! We take pride making your home/business a point of pride for you, and for us. We do offer military discounts to thank our service men and women for their service.

Lane Underground LLC

5.00(
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Lane Underground LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Lane Underground offers reliable excavation and demolition services, providing its customers with viable solutions for all manner of different projects. Based in Prattville, AL, we are ready to handle dirt work and hauling, demolition jobs, and more. You can count on our excavating service regardless of how complex your project might be. Do not hesitate to hire us!

"Very good! Work was scheduled and done in a timely manner for reasonable cost."

Patrick S on October 2021

Lane Underground offers reliable excavation and demolition services, providing its customers with viable solutions for all manner of different projects. Based in Prattville, AL, we are ready to handle dirt work and hauling, demolition jobs, and more. You can count on our excavating service regardless of how complex your project might be. Do not hesitate to hire us!

"Very good! Work was scheduled and done in a timely manner for reasonable cost."

Patrick S on October 2021

Tree Landscape and Concrete Services

6403 Edenfield Drive
5.00(
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Tree Landscape and Concrete Services

6403 Edenfield Drive
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business that offers a wide range of services from lot clearing, grading, landscaping, pouring concrete footers and driveways. We also offer 20, 30 and 40 yard dumpsters. We pride ourselves on our year round seasoned Firewood that we sell to local restaraunts. We offer free estimates. Contact us at 404 Tree-Man 404 873-3626

We are a family owned and operated business that offers a wide range of services from lot clearing, grading, landscaping, pouring concrete footers and driveways. We also offer 20, 30 and 40 yard dumpsters. We pride ourselves on our year round seasoned Firewood that we sell to local restaraunts. We offer free estimates. Contact us at 404 Tree-Man 404 873-3626

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Opelika, AL

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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