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Long Hill Contracting, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pennington, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Honest Stayed in contact Cleaned up well Provided permit follow-up Did a safe job Couldnâ t ask for more. Charged a fair price Would hire again"
Excavation of contaminated soil
Loading truck for disposal of contaminated soil
Backfilling excavation with certified clean
Placement of clean material
Remediation complete

+45

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Alliance Service Professionals, LLC
4.3(
22
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Serving Pennington, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AVIOD at ALL cost !!!! Jake is a fraud he delayed my entire project by three months. he was hired to make plans for project and give us kid drawings with pencils and crayons with all stains on them. delayed our project for over 3 months in over 20k in damages . and this man is nasty just takes money and hangs up . the city inspectora even laughed when we submitted his plans . This company is nowhere near professional and all they do is steal money . stay far away !!!!!! If anyone wants to join my lawsuit contact 848-248-6834"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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JMW Construction LLC
4.0(
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Serving Pennington, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Happy with the work. He did say he was going to come back and seed around the foundation but he never did. Minor offense"
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Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Roofing Project
Landscaping Project

+60

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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FRONTLINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
5.0(
1
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Serving Pennington, NJ and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Frontline Emergency did an outstanding job repairing my gravel driveway. The driveway is extremely long and needed several truckloads of stone, and Evan and his team handled everything perfectly. Their attention to detail and quality of work are incredible. We are proud to support a first responder owned business. They will also be coming back soon to mulch all of my Russian olive trees and we are happy to have them take care of that project too."
Response time2 days
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Pennington, NJ

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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