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KT Landworks, LLC
4.9(
18
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work, respectful and professional crew, easy to work with, very fair pricing. They did a lot of excavating and spreading of dirt & gravel, built a beautiful rock wall along with site prep for a shop spot. We would hire them again, we highly recommended this company,"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Eric's Quality Building, Inc.
4.9(
43
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"When choosing a general contractor, we were looking for someone to complete multiple jobs in a timely manner, with a solid work history and good reviews. Eric's Quality Building checked all our boxes. Eric provided a fair quote for both a concrete patio extension and a patio cover. Both of our projects were completed in a fast and efficient manner, with the quality of work and customer service provided being stellar. Eric is a younger guy, but he and his crew do a great job. I will use Eric for future projects, and I suggest you hire him for your next project big or small."
grape arbor done with rough cut material
New Deck
Stair and Fence
Portland ADU (framing siding roofing)
grape arbor done with rough cut material

+122

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North Woods Tree Service
4.9(
127
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Northwoods to trim three Douglas fir trees approximately 75 feet tall in my SW Portland home. They were not able to do the job when they initially said because of an equipment failure but they followed through and did an excellent job trimming and clearing the deadwood from the trees. I was very happy with the job they did and with the clean up so I will definitely call them first when I have more work."
50 Feet From Tip To Top
Almost To The Top
Another View Of The Trunk
Arrival Of Crane
Base Log Was Sectioned

+104

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GradeX Construction
4.8(
12
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aaron did a great job moving dirt and preparing my site. Was efficient, on time, and affordable. I will hire him again for future work."
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Resolution Construction, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our experience with Resolution was excellent. Clear communication and follow through during the whole project. High quality work as well. We were highly satisfied and would definitely call them again for another project."
Basement Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
After
11

+140

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Job One Excavation, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis was responsive, listened to what I needed, worked with me on getting the right project design and did a great job. I highly recommend him."
Diggin out the old 1
Diggin out the old 2
Job finished
Soil down - WIP
Raking in progress

+37

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Concrete By Design
4.9(
20
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George and his crew work very hard and do an excellent job. We made changes mid-project and they accommodated us without complaint. The crew showed up early and stayed late. George is a great communicator and his crew is respectful. We got a two car driveway install done in two days. I highly recommend them."
Wood stamp patio
Colored concrete stamped
Stamp walkway
Random slate stamp
Slate stamp

+8

Response time5 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Valley Pacific Construction INC
4.6(
9
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Serving Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Adam did an excellent job explaining how they would approach the project and keeping the price to a minimum. His communication was outstanding. The work was excellent and they were the lowest bid.😎👍"
storm
underground
tree falling
storm
detention system

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Portland, OR

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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