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Canyon Edge Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Prescott, AZ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service and communication which is very important with any project. Gene and Brittany are awesome, they did exactly what I needed."
Water main install
Install new water main
Road cut
Road cut
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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HRS Builders, LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Prescott, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hieu is a great Contractor, built our home just as we asked. Always on top of everything and answered all our questions in a very timely manner. Highly recommended. His workers were very courteous and trustworthy. Love the job he did and our house is exactly what we wanted. No surprise charges."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Denny Construction
New to Angi

Serving Prescott, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Here at Denny Construction we are a fully licensed and insured excavation company working with residential and commercial clients. Call now for a free estimate.

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J2 Excavating, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Prescott, AZ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Locally owned and operated in Northern Arizona. Specializing in smaller residential excavation, including: septic systems, sewer lines, demolition, site prep, water collection, dump truck hauling, and many other related services.\n

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Prescott, 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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