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JDS Services LLC

4.66(
25
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JDS Services LLC

4.66(
25
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 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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Prime Time Masonry and Concrete, LLC

4.83(
18
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Prime Time Masonry and Concrete, LLC

4.83(
18
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 12 years of experience serving the area, Prime Time Masonry and Concrete, LLC is your solution for all your brick, block, and concrete 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. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

"5 Stars – Excellent Service and Craftsmanship! I recently hired Primetime Masonry & Concrete to remove several trees and replace my old sidewalk, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and incredibly skilled. They handled the tree removal safely and quickly, and the new sidewalk looks fantastic—clean, level, and beautifully finished. Communication was clear throughout the project, and they made sure everything was done to my satisfaction. It’s rare to find a company that combines quality work with great customer service, but Primetime truly delivered. Highly recommend them!"

Timothy D on August 2025

With over 12 years of experience serving the area, Prime Time Masonry and Concrete, LLC is your solution for all your brick, block, and concrete 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. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

"5 Stars – Excellent Service and Craftsmanship! I recently hired Primetime Masonry & Concrete to remove several trees and replace my old sidewalk, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, efficient, and incredibly skilled. They handled the tree removal safely and quickly, and the new sidewalk looks fantastic—clean, level, and beautifully finished. Communication was clear throughout the project, and they made sure everything was done to my satisfaction. It’s rare to find a company that combines quality work with great customer service, but Primetime truly delivered. Highly recommend them!"

Timothy D on August 2025

Pidge's Lawn and Land Management

5.00(
1
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Pidge's Lawn and Land Management

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 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

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JL Landscape & Excavation LLC

5.00(
3
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JL Landscape & Excavation LLC

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
11 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and lot clearing services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very dependable and quality work. Very easy to work with and quick to respond to calls and texts."

N M on November 2023

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and lot clearing services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Very dependable and quality work. Very easy to work with and quick to respond to calls and texts."

N M on November 2023

Littles Landscaping, LLC

4.46(
13
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Littles Landscaping, LLC

4.46(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 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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Joshua R Carlisle Contracting

5.00(
9
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Joshua R Carlisle Contracting

5.00(
9
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2 years of experience
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!

"Very quick response time. Very patient while I set appointment time. I had to make arrangements with another party to be at my house. Inexpensive, reliable and personable. Highly recommend for your job!"

Tracy B on October 2025

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!

"Very quick response time. Very patient while I set appointment time. I had to make arrangements with another party to be at my house. Inexpensive, reliable and personable. Highly recommend for your job!"

Tracy B on October 2025

NTK Excavation LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

NTK Excavation LLC

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"NTK did an outstanding job correcting a plumbing/septic problem. They came out very quickly when called. A very professional, reasonably priced company. They are a great company to work with. I am going to have them come back and do additional projects. Gary Beil"

Gary B on December 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"NTK did an outstanding job correcting a plumbing/septic problem. They came out very quickly when called. A very professional, reasonably priced company. They are a great company to work with. I am going to have them come back and do additional projects. Gary Beil"

Gary B on December 2025

JDS Services LLC

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro

JDS Services LLC

5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

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 and his entire team were awesome to work with. He was very attentive to every detail of the project. He cares about the level of work he and his team give to the client to ensure it comes out right and for a very fair price. He is easy to get in touch with and we are very pleased with this experience. We plan to use this company for future projects we have in mind!"

Michael J on March 2025

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 and his entire team were awesome to work with. He was very attentive to every detail of the project. He cares about the level of work he and his team give to the client to ensure it comes out right and for a very fair price. He is easy to get in touch with and we are very pleased with this experience. We plan to use this company for future projects we have in mind!"

Michael J on March 2025

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Total Reliance Construction

5.00(
4
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Total Reliance Construction

5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

Total Reliance Construction 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 and the experience we possess in the services we offer. We are licensed, insured and ready to tackle your next outdoor project! Call for a free estimate today!

"I am very satisfied with the work Total Reliance completed. They showed up on time and finished the project earlier than estimated."

Emily S on April 2024

Total Reliance Construction 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 and the experience we possess in the services we offer. We are licensed, insured and ready to tackle your next outdoor project! Call for a free estimate today!

"I am very satisfied with the work Total Reliance completed. They showed up on time and finished the project earlier than estimated."

Emily S on April 2024

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Pittsburgh, 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.

The Pittsburgh, PA homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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