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Glass Excavation LLC
901 Almshouse Road
5.00(
3
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Glass Excavation LLC
901 Almshouse 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
6 years of experience

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"He is a really good guy, trustworthy. honest and easy to work with. He is very professional.. He does great work."

Jeff E on May 2022

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"He is a really good guy, trustworthy. honest and easy to work with. He is very professional.. He does great work."

Jeff E on May 2022


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Davis Home Remodel and Flips
2817 Charmont Dr
5.00(
2
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Davis Home Remodel and Flips
2817 Charmont Dr
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 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.

"He was very professional and did not mind answering any and all of my questions. I love my bathroom, my vision became my reality. I would definitely hire home for future projects around my house."

Sharon M on November 2024

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.

"He was very professional and did not mind answering any and all of my questions. I love my bathroom, my vision became my reality. I would definitely hire home for future projects around my house."

Sharon M on November 2024


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Dirty Boys Contracting, LLC
2019 N. 63rd Street
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Dirty Boys Contracting, LLC
2019 N. 63rd Street
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Dirty Boys Contracting we are a fully licensed and insured contracting company. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly and under budget. Call now for a free quote.

Here at Dirty Boys Contracting we are a fully licensed and insured contracting company. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our ability to keep all jobs running smoothly and under budget. Call now for a free quote.


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Riley Welsh
4628 Louise Saint Claire Drive
5.00(
1
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Riley Welsh
4628 Louise Saint Claire Drive
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
12 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

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.

"Absolutely amazing work"

Thaddeus G on March 2022

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.

"Absolutely amazing work"

Thaddeus G on March 2022


KAM Contracting LLC
616 Newtown Rd
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KAM Contracting LLC
616 Newtown Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

KAM 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

KAM 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 customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Premier Construction Consultants LLC
748 Connolly Drive
5.00(
1
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Premier Construction Consultants LLC
748 Connolly Drive
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today! If you already have plans and would like an estimate. Please add the plans to this link:

"Premier Construction Consultants, LLC completed two projects , they excavated, installed storm drain and poured concrete for a commercial project, and excavated for a large residential patio by my pool that the pool contractor messed up. They are the best at what they do, rather it’s excavation, site utilities, concrete work, they are the best at what they do."

derek l on April 2025

We provide results, not excuses! We pride our company on customer service, professionalism, great communication, efficiency, and superior quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your project. We look forward to earning your business! Feel free to give us a call today! If you already have plans and would like an estimate. Please add the plans to this link:

"Premier Construction Consultants, LLC completed two projects , they excavated, installed storm drain and poured concrete for a commercial project, and excavated for a large residential patio by my pool that the pool contractor messed up. They are the best at what they do, rather it’s excavation, site utilities, concrete work, they are the best at what they do."

derek l on April 2025


Droptine Professional Services
709 Robert Drive
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Droptine Professional Services
709 Robert Drive
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With 6 years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Family owned and operated. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Easy to deal they do whats is expected."

Jamie S on March 2022

With 6 years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Family owned and operated. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Easy to deal they do whats is expected."

Jamie S on March 2022


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Equity Building Group
1222 West Lincoln Highway
4.95(
19
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Approved Pro
Equity Building Group
1222 West Lincoln Highway
4.95(
19
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Mold, demo, storm water; customer satisfaction is our number 1 concern; IICRC certified! we own our equipment, have a great reputation, and a beautiful, high visibility, brick and mortar location on busy business Rt 1; we've been here and will continue to be here for many years; Certified in mold and water remediation; licensed contractor PA & NJ; real estate background; serving Lower Bucks County & surrounding areas. Rich Beaumont (company owner) is a past president of the Langhorne Borough Business Association; Rich created the Langhorne Summer Concert Series and ran and hosted the first 13 years. Rich currently is on the board of directors of Bucks County Community Foundation; a foundation that does great work with our veterans, shelters, scholarships; and the community as a whole!

"Rich and his team were absolutely stellar in handling a problem that's been going on at this property long before I purchased it. They were punctual, extremely detailed as to the work being performed, answered all of my questions without fail, and were immaculately neat and tidy. I will definitely be using their services in the future."

Marc K on February 2025

Mold, demo, storm water; customer satisfaction is our number 1 concern; IICRC certified! we own our equipment, have a great reputation, and a beautiful, high visibility, brick and mortar location on busy business Rt 1; we've been here and will continue to be here for many years; Certified in mold and water remediation; licensed contractor PA & NJ; real estate background; serving Lower Bucks County & surrounding areas. Rich Beaumont (company owner) is a past president of the Langhorne Borough Business Association; Rich created the Langhorne Summer Concert Series and ran and hosted the first 13 years. Rich currently is on the board of directors of Bucks County Community Foundation; a foundation that does great work with our veterans, shelters, scholarships; and the community as a whole!

"Rich and his team were absolutely stellar in handling a problem that's been going on at this property long before I purchased it. They were punctual, extremely detailed as to the work being performed, answered all of my questions without fail, and were immaculately neat and tidy. I will definitely be using their services in the future."

Marc K on February 2025


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G&V Construction Services Inc
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4.61(
209
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Approved Pro
G&V Construction Services Inc
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4.61(
209
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
178 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Our goal at G&V Construction Services Inc is to offer quality work at affordable prices. We take great pride in our work, and put our customers first all of the time. Customer service is something we take very serious at G&V. We want each and every one of our customers to be satisfied with the work we provide. We will work one-on-one with all customers on any project, small or large! Please give us a call today for a free estimate. Award winning. Additional DBA - G and V Construction Services Inc.

"Brian was with us from start to finish with our combined garage, powder room, laundry room remodel. He has an incredible attention to detail and he really cares about the quality of his work. There are very few problems that Brian cannot solve. He is also very creative, practical and talented. He works with great subs who showed up on time and did great jobs with the remodel. He and his crew were a pleasure to work with. Thanks Brian."

Dorothy K on May 2024

Our goal at G&V Construction Services Inc is to offer quality work at affordable prices. We take great pride in our work, and put our customers first all of the time. Customer service is something we take very serious at G&V. We want each and every one of our customers to be satisfied with the work we provide. We will work one-on-one with all customers on any project, small or large! Please give us a call today for a free estimate. Award winning. Additional DBA - G and V Construction Services Inc.

"Brian was with us from start to finish with our combined garage, powder room, laundry room remodel. He has an incredible attention to detail and he really cares about the quality of his work. There are very few problems that Brian cannot solve. He is also very creative, practical and talented. He works with great subs who showed up on time and did great jobs with the remodel. He and his crew were a pleasure to work with. Thanks Brian."

Dorothy K on May 2024


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JMW & Co
5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
JMW & Co
5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1027 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a masonry and hardscaping contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is Done Wright! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"JMW Construction LLC did an excellent job. They exceeded every expectation. They met their budget and schedule and the quality of their work was above reproach. They meticulously paid attention to every detail. Several of my neighbors have already commented on what an extraordinary job they did. Justin personally made several visits, and his crew was one of the best I’ve seen. I would rehire them for any work without any reservations. My strong recommendation is that you hire them for your next landscaping or Hardscape project."

dave k on June 2025

Our mission is to be a masonry and hardscaping contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is Done Wright! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"JMW Construction LLC did an excellent job. They exceeded every expectation. They met their budget and schedule and the quality of their work was above reproach. They meticulously paid attention to every detail. Several of my neighbors have already commented on what an extraordinary job they did. Justin personally made several visits, and his crew was one of the best I’ve seen. I would rehire them for any work without any reservations. My strong recommendation is that you hire them for your next landscaping or Hardscape project."

dave k on June 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Philadelphia, 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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