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Blue Horizon Excavating & Grading
4.9(
28
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"This entire experience was excellent. Jim with Blue Horizon was prompt, professional, and listened to what I wanted. He clearly explained what was involved to accomplish the work I wanted done, and discussed potential problems so we were able to plan in advance in case there there were complications. The job was estimated for two full days, but he finished by noon on the second day. He was able to remove the slab without damaging the remaining patio, my house or the curved sitting wall that I wanted to keep. After completion, he did an excellent job of cleaning up. I am extremely pleased with the work and I would definitely hire again."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shepherd Contracting
5.0(
15
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Absolutely love how my bathroom remodel turned out! The team at Shepherd Contracting was super professional and made the whole process so easy. They worked fast but didn’t cut any corners, and everything looks amazing. Communication was great the whole way through, and they actually stuck to the timeline (which never happens with renovations lol). Plus, they kept everything really clean, which I totally appriciated. If you’re thinking about remodeling, I 100% recommend them!"
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+40

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CARBEN EARTH LLC
5.0(
3
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Chris with Carben Earth. We met Chris while building our home a few months ago. Chris completed the building site, hookup for water and electrical, and completed the septic system. We were so impressed with Chris that we hired him after the house was completed to install pavers in the front yard and he completed a no climb horse fence around the entire acre property. Chris has since completed other dirt work on the property, and I intend to have him install a metal workshop in the rear yard. Chris is knowledgeable, reliable which makes the job run smoothly."
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+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H & M Demolition
4.8(
11
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired H& M to fill in my pool. They were prompt every morning, kept me informed of what had been accomplished at the end of every day, and kept the area around the work site cleaned up. Very polite, friendly, and professional. I highly recommend !"
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House/Residential demo
House/Residential demo

+15

Response time4 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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H-Bros Excavating & Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Well. We can’t say enough about H-Bros excavating! When we approached Marcus to come bid on our job. We were impressed. He seemed to know what he was talking about and told us we would need a D6 or D8 cat to rip all the rocks from the area we wanted flattened. He said he could probably get it done with a D6 and quoted it for that. He ended up bringing a D8 which worked out great since it could rip the rocks a lot faster. To our delight we got done 2 days early. Marcus and team started the job on schedule, were on time each day and worked hard and long hours. They were very professional and very personable. They wanted to make sure that they did the job exactly how we wanted it done. Customer satisfaction was very important to them. They went above and beyond our expectations and we are extremely happy with their services and would recommend them to anyone! They were a pleasure to work with and very honest. Do not hesitate to call them for your excavating needs! They may be a newer company but they are worth it!"
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+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Capstone Contracting, LLC
5.0(
5
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Capstone Contracting met with me and quoted my Remodel, they were very knowledgeable and professional. I’m very pleased that I chose them for my project. Their quality of work was excellent, I am more than satisfied with my new and updated bathroom. I definitely would and do recommend Christina and the crew from Capstone for anyone needing a project done!"
Oldfield Plantation O'Katie, SC
 Gourmet Kitchen, Custom Island, Custom Cabinetry
Children's Bedroom
In-Law Suite
Oldfield Plantation Idea House 
O’Katie, SC 29909

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Polk Grading, LLC
5.0(
13
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Nick after another excavator no call no showed. Nick was able to step in and get me on his schedule in a few days. Communication between Nick and my GC was excellent. Rough grade on the site, trenching for foundation and sewer lines. Everything was done on time and on plan. No hesitation to recommend his service."
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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Phoenix, AZ

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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