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Atlas Excavation & Land Management

9937 Huntwyck Drive
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro

Atlas Excavation & Land Management

9937 Huntwyck Drive
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We take great pride 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. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, We take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ron and Brian were great. I needed an earth moving company ASAP and Ron was a great communicator and helped me with leveling for a playground and filling in a large hole I dug out with an excavator. I got overzealous and created a mess and Ron and his crew were able to not only fix my problem, but do it for a fair rate and a quick turnaround time. They listened to my needs and provided a great solution to my problem. I would recommend ATLAS to anyone and am really pleased with the work."

Chris R on October 2021

We take great pride 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. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, We take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ron and Brian were great. I needed an earth moving company ASAP and Ron was a great communicator and helped me with leveling for a playground and filling in a large hole I dug out with an excavator. I got overzealous and created a mess and Ron and his crew were able to not only fix my problem, but do it for a fair rate and a quick turnaround time. They listened to my needs and provided a great solution to my problem. I would recommend ATLAS to anyone and am really pleased with the work."

Chris R on October 2021


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Allison's Welding

414 McGhees Mill Rd
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro

Allison's Welding

414 McGhees Mill Rd
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Allison's Welding 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.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022

Allison's Welding 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.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022


Bolton Property Maintenance

6517 Cablewood Drive
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro

Bolton Property Maintenance

6517 Cablewood Drive
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

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 start to 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.

"Great courtesy and on time."

Rusty S on July 2022

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 start to 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.

"Great courtesy and on time."

Rusty S on July 2022


Swink and Sons Land Management

979 Mount Zion Church Rd
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Swink and Sons Land Management

979 Mount Zion Church Rd
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Swink and Sons Land Management 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.

Swink and Sons Land Management 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.


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PBH CONSTRUCTION

300 Southtown Circle
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

PBH CONSTRUCTION

300 Southtown Circle
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to PBH CONSTRUCTION! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Probably the most efficient group of people I’ve worked with in a while. Will definitely look into hiring them again."

Nia W on September 2025

Welcome to PBH CONSTRUCTION! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Probably the most efficient group of people I’ve worked with in a while. Will definitely look into hiring them again."

Nia W on September 2025


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A Squared Builders LLC

291 Steed Dickerson Rd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

A Squared Builders LLC

291 Steed Dickerson Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Interior/Exterior Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He got my horse fence up in less than two days, gate attached and took up all the old fencing as well. Fixed the rock around my round pen and made it look so much better! Very easy to work with."

Elaine B on January 2024

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Interior/Exterior Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He got my horse fence up in less than two days, gate attached and took up all the old fencing as well. Fixed the rock around my round pen and made it look so much better! Very easy to work with."

Elaine B on January 2024


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Jose Villa Hernandez

446 Cherry St
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Jose Villa Hernandez

446 Cherry St
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
18 years of experience
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 start to 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. Call us today!

"Jose and team were fantastic and super helpful. I hired them to fix a poor job done by someone else. They took their time and level out the ground for my daughter’s playset. Jose even brought his own materials at no extra cost to help me out. Will definitely use again! "

Ray K on July 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 start to 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. Call us today!

"Jose and team were fantastic and super helpful. I hired them to fix a poor job done by someone else. They took their time and level out the ground for my daughter’s playset. Jose even brought his own materials at no extra cost to help me out. Will definitely use again! "

Ray K on July 2025


GMC Concrete and Masonry

PO BOX 1255
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GMC Concrete and Masonry

PO BOX 1255
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Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of 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

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. With over 15 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of 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


R and R Excavating

2727 Bulluck School Rd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro

R and R Excavating

2727 Bulluck School Rd
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

R and R Excavating is the premier excavation company serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the job done right, call Russell today!

"Very good "

Frankie G on September 2025

R and R Excavating is the premier excavation company serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the job done right, call Russell today!

"Very good "

Frankie G on September 2025


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American Property Maintenance Company

115 High Rock Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

American Property Maintenance Company

115 High Rock Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

We are a turnkey Earthworks and hard scape company. American Property Maintenance specializes in drainage design, solutions, and mediation. Our knowledge and experience allows us to mediate storm water and drainage problems with a combination of NDS solutions, grading, excavation, and retaining walls. We install both structural and decorative retaining walls. We design and install interlocking pavers and natural stone walkways and patios. In combination of our services we can turn an unusable area into a wonderful outdoor living space for yours and other to enjoy. We provide commercial and residential lot clearing, grubbing, erosion control, stabilization, and excavation. Give us a call today to see how we can help you!

"Over the last few years I’ve worked with APMC now on nine different projects. Four for myself, three for immediate neighbors, and two for family. Everyone’s been more than satisfied which is why we always call them up for our other projects or recommend them."

Jerry C on October 2023

We are a turnkey Earthworks and hard scape company. American Property Maintenance specializes in drainage design, solutions, and mediation. Our knowledge and experience allows us to mediate storm water and drainage problems with a combination of NDS solutions, grading, excavation, and retaining walls. We install both structural and decorative retaining walls. We design and install interlocking pavers and natural stone walkways and patios. In combination of our services we can turn an unusable area into a wonderful outdoor living space for yours and other to enjoy. We provide commercial and residential lot clearing, grubbing, erosion control, stabilization, and excavation. Give us a call today to see how we can help you!

"Over the last few years I’ve worked with APMC now on nine different projects. Four for myself, three for immediate neighbors, and two for family. Everyone’s been more than satisfied which is why we always call them up for our other projects or recommend them."

Jerry C on October 2023

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Raleigh, NC

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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