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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


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JL Landscape & Excavation LLC

1894 Brown Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

JL Landscape & Excavation LLC

1894 Brown Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 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

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


"Josh went over and sbove"

Joe J on August 2021

Excavating

"Josh went over and sbove"

Joe J on August 2021


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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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Red Dog Ranch Excavation LLC

155 Atlas Cherry Valley Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Red Dog Ranch Excavation LLC

155 Atlas Cherry Valley Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
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 the start to the 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.

"After a spring and summer with numerous hard torrential rains, our long and steep drive had been rutting and eroding at a quickening pace. It was nearly impassible in several spots when P.J. And Mike came to evaluate. They were thorough and provided a very doable estimate. From their attention to detail, i felt confident they would do a good job for the cost. They called ahead and showed up as scheduled. They worked a hard 2-days of 10-11-hrs. I could not believe it was the same drive; leveled and smooth with new asphalt, holes and ruts eliminated and catch basins and water diversion added. I feel it was money very well spent and would recommend Red Dog and its conscientious workers without reservation."

Brian C on August 2025

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 the start to the 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.

"After a spring and summer with numerous hard torrential rains, our long and steep drive had been rutting and eroding at a quickening pace. It was nearly impassible in several spots when P.J. And Mike came to evaluate. They were thorough and provided a very doable estimate. From their attention to detail, i felt confident they would do a good job for the cost. They called ahead and showed up as scheduled. They worked a hard 2-days of 10-11-hrs. I could not believe it was the same drive; leveled and smooth with new asphalt, holes and ruts eliminated and catch basins and water diversion added. I feel it was money very well spent and would recommend Red Dog and its conscientious workers without reservation."

Brian C on August 2025


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Meadowsec.mk@gmail.com

137 Bridge Dr
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Meadowsec.mk@gmail.com

137 Bridge Dr
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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!


NTK Excavation LLC

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

NTK Excavation LLC

5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

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!

"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."

Gabe d on March 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!

"Owner showed up with a small crew and a crazy new piece of equipment. Excavated down below my foundation and to the septic tank. Came into the basement and jackhammered the floor. Removed all the old terracotta pipe inside and out. Installed all new PVC pipe all the way down to the septic tank. Put gravel down to protect the new pipe. Poured concrete in the basement to close the floor back up. Only took one day to get the new pipe in. Came back the next to close the ground and floor up. Great experience, basement no longer smell like sewage."

Gabe d on March 2025


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Joshua R Carlisle Contracting

2990 Green Valley Rd
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro

Joshua R Carlisle Contracting

2990 Green Valley Rd
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
1 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

220 Beacon Rd
4.63(
16
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Approved Pro

NTK Excavation, LLC

220 Beacon Rd
4.63(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
10 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

NTK Excavation 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.

"Nick was up front, honest, friendly and the work turned out great. No mess left behind and fully functional with great materials used."

Garret F on May 2024

NTK Excavation 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.

"Nick was up front, honest, friendly and the work turned out great. No mess left behind and fully functional with great materials used."

Garret F on May 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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