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Avatar for JDS Services LLC
JDS Services LLC
1011 Beechnut Street
4.66(
25
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JDS Services LLC
1011 Beechnut Street
4.66(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With 14 years of experience, JDS Services provides our customers with the best quality complete landscaping service. We are here to build relationships with our customers, communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call soon!

"Justin was very knowledgeable and reliable.Completed my excavation and went above and beyond my project I highly recommend JTS Services"

Gene F on May 2024

With 14 years of experience, JDS Services provides our customers with the best quality complete landscaping service. We are here to build relationships with our customers, communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! Give us a call soon!

"Justin was very knowledgeable and reliable.Completed my excavation and went above and beyond my project I highly recommend JTS Services"

Gene F on May 2024



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Torre Acres, LLC
243 McWreath Rd
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Torre Acres, LLC
243 McWreath Rd
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Torre Acres 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 sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today

"Needed to get a water line dug, reached out on a Sunday afternoon and they called back right away and was on-site the next day. Would highly recommend!"

Don B on March 2024

Torre Acres 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 sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today

"Needed to get a water line dug, reached out on a Sunday afternoon and they called back right away and was on-site the next day. Would highly recommend!"

Don B on March 2024


Pidge's Lawn and Land Management
PO Box 399
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Pidge's Lawn and Land Management
PO Box 399
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

With over ten years of experience, we focus on residential landscaping and lawn care in the Wexford area. We will treat your home as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

"said they are 5 star"

Kerry J on June 2019

With over ten years of experience, we focus on residential landscaping and lawn care in the Wexford area. We will treat your home as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

"said they are 5 star"

Kerry J on June 2019


Littles Landscaping, LLC
116 Sturgeon Street
4.46(
13
)
Approved Pro
Littles Landscaping, LLC
116 Sturgeon Street
4.46(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Littles Landscaping, LLC offers complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading landscaping companies.

"Professional"

Chris J on May 2022

Littles Landscaping, LLC offers complete customer satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading landscaping companies.

"Professional"

Chris J on May 2022


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Cautela Enterprises, LLC
135 Lee Ann Ct
3.83(
9
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Cautela Enterprises, LLC
135 Lee Ann Ct
3.83(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
22 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Cautela Enterprises is a full service excavating contractor servicing the greater Pittsburgh area. No job is too big or too small for us to take on. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The workers showed up on time and did a great job with the demolition and cleanup."

CATHY D on May 2021

Cautela Enterprises is a full service excavating contractor servicing the greater Pittsburgh area. No job is too big or too small for us to take on. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The workers showed up on time and did a great job with the demolition and cleanup."

CATHY D on May 2021


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Meadowsec.mk@gmail.com
137 Bridge Dr
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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Meadowsec.mk@gmail.com
137 Bridge Dr
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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Stout Contracting, LLC
524 Weddell Drive
5.00(
10
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Stout Contracting, LLC
524 Weddell Drive
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Landscaping, Concrete, Retaining Walls & More!! 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 there will be no question on who to call the next time service is needed. Your satisfaction is our goal! Call today 412-477-9257

"Adam is fantastic. His workmanship is prefect and amazingly done. He doesn’t play around getting the job done. He times out every step of removing the existing driveway then setting up how each step of laying a driveway is needed to be done correctly to have the driveway finished in a timely manner. He also included us in any decision that needed done. Adam is very friendly and knowledgeable. We are so satisfied that we chose Adam for replacing our driveway. I would recommend him for whatever work he would do, because he wants his work to be complete and correct. You can’t go wrong having Adam do the work for you."

Debby P on December 2024

Landscaping, Concrete, Retaining Walls & More!! 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 there will be no question on who to call the next time service is needed. Your satisfaction is our goal! Call today 412-477-9257

"Adam is fantastic. His workmanship is prefect and amazingly done. He doesn’t play around getting the job done. He times out every step of removing the existing driveway then setting up how each step of laying a driveway is needed to be done correctly to have the driveway finished in a timely manner. He also included us in any decision that needed done. Adam is very friendly and knowledgeable. We are so satisfied that we chose Adam for replacing our driveway. I would recommend him for whatever work he would do, because he wants his work to be complete and correct. You can’t go wrong having Adam do the work for you."

Debby P on December 2024


C&W Works, Inc.
4226 Havencrest Drive
4.61(
66
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Approved Pro
C&W Works, Inc.
4226 Havencrest Drive
4.61(
66
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

C&W Works, Inc., is a quality company that is very versatile in the projects we can perform. We have years of experience and will take care of all of your exterior needs. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate. All work guaranteed.

"The repairs made to our septic system were of the highest quality. Every detail was met at a fair price. T he workers were very knowledgeable. We are very satisfied and would recommend C&W Works for this service"

Tom J on September 2023

C&W Works, Inc., is a quality company that is very versatile in the projects we can perform. We have years of experience and will take care of all of your exterior needs. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate. All work guaranteed.

"The repairs made to our septic system were of the highest quality. Every detail was met at a fair price. T he workers were very knowledgeable. We are very satisfied and would recommend C&W Works for this service"

Tom J on September 2023


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ECX
203 Fairlawn Blvd
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
ECX
203 Fairlawn Blvd
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

ECX is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all of our customers. We understand that excavation projects can be stressful and overwhelming which is why we strive to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our team of professionals is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. At ECX, LLC we believe that our customers satisfaction is the key to success. We go the extra mile to ensure that our customers are happy with our work and that their needs are met. We take the time to listen to our customers' needs and concerns, and we work closely with them to develop a plan that meets their specific requirements. Our team is equipped with the latest tools and equipment to ensure that we can handle any excavation project, big or small. We are committed to safety and take all necessary precautions to ensure that our work is done safely and efficiently. Call us today for a free quote.

"Great guys. Prompt on job everyday. They really work with the customers vision of the job. Very satisfied and would recommend them to anyone and would hire them again!"

Chuck C on November 2024

ECX is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all of our customers. We understand that excavation projects can be stressful and overwhelming which is why we strive to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our team of professionals is committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. At ECX, LLC we believe that our customers satisfaction is the key to success. We go the extra mile to ensure that our customers are happy with our work and that their needs are met. We take the time to listen to our customers' needs and concerns, and we work closely with them to develop a plan that meets their specific requirements. Our team is equipped with the latest tools and equipment to ensure that we can handle any excavation project, big or small. We are committed to safety and take all necessary precautions to ensure that our work is done safely and efficiently. Call us today for a free quote.

"Great guys. Prompt on job everyday. They really work with the customers vision of the job. Very satisfied and would recommend them to anyone and would hire them again!"

Chuck C on November 2024

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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