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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Rathdrum

Avatar for 333 ENTERPRISES LLC
333 ENTERPRISES LLC
18304 W HAUSER VIEW DR
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
333 ENTERPRISES LLC
18304 W HAUSER VIEW DR
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

333 ENTERPRISES LLC strives to provide the best customer service experience and job execution, PERIOD! - YOU, the customer, are the lifeline of our business and we will always do everything we can to ensure customer satisfaction on every single job!-I would love the chance to earn your business! Thank you! -Andrew Lee 333 ENTERPRISES LLC

"Great job very friendly"

Dale R on March 2025

333 ENTERPRISES LLC strives to provide the best customer service experience and job execution, PERIOD! - YOU, the customer, are the lifeline of our business and we will always do everything we can to ensure customer satisfaction on every single job!-I would love the chance to earn your business! Thank you! -Andrew Lee 333 ENTERPRISES LLC

"Great job very friendly"

Dale R on March 2025


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2B Construction, LLP
PO Box 3178
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
2B Construction, LLP
PO Box 3178
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With 30+ years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"They were friendly, professional, and easy to work with. I was very happy with the end result."

Ty S on September 2022

With 30+ years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"They were friendly, professional, and easy to work with. I was very happy with the end result."

Ty S on September 2022


Avatar for Summit Tree Service And Excavation, LLC
Summit Tree Service And Excavation, LLC
319 Thimbleberry Ln
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Summit Tree Service And Excavation, LLC
319 Thimbleberry Ln
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
56 local quotes requested

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.

"Kyle and Gus from Summit were great to work with. They cleared approx. 1/4 acre of trees and brush, leveled my build area with dirt available elsewhere on my property, contoured and compacted the remaining area in preparation for fabric and rock. We worked together on this project over 6 weeks, a few days at a time. Communication was good, pricing reasonable and great guys to work with."

Tom D on May 2024

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.

"Kyle and Gus from Summit were great to work with. They cleared approx. 1/4 acre of trees and brush, leveled my build area with dirt available elsewhere on my property, contoured and compacted the remaining area in preparation for fabric and rock. We worked together on this project over 6 weeks, a few days at a time. Communication was good, pricing reasonable and great guys to work with."

Tom D on May 2024


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Rocky Mountain Excavation & Concrete, LLC
1942 W SCARCELLO RD
5.00(
6
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Rocky Mountain Excavation & Concrete, LLC
1942 W SCARCELLO RD
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
13 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Rocky Mountain Excavation is the premier excavation company of the Kootenai area. With more than a decade of experience working on all kinds of grading and septic projects. We are unrivaled in our commitment to customer service and will always offer the most competitive pricing. Give Rocky Mountain Excavation a call today and get the best work for you done!

"They were fast and efficient, on time, dug our home foundation and did the concrete work for the foundation, also had them pour a patio around our fire pit. It looks so nice, we highly recommend them."

Kimberly S on June 2024

Rocky Mountain Excavation is the premier excavation company of the Kootenai area. With more than a decade of experience working on all kinds of grading and septic projects. We are unrivaled in our commitment to customer service and will always offer the most competitive pricing. Give Rocky Mountain Excavation a call today and get the best work for you done!

"They were fast and efficient, on time, dug our home foundation and did the concrete work for the foundation, also had them pour a patio around our fire pit. It looks so nice, we highly recommend them."

Kimberly S on June 2024


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B Creek Contracting, LLC
100 N HOWARD ST STE W
5.00(
9
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B Creek Contracting, LLC
100 N HOWARD ST STE W
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

B Creek Contracting LLC 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.

"Kept me informed of when he was arriving. And wanted to make sure I was satisfied with the work"

Debbie w on June 2024

B Creek Contracting LLC 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.

"Kept me informed of when he was arriving. And wanted to make sure I was satisfied with the work"

Debbie w on June 2024


Avatar for Panhandle Junk Removal
Panhandle Junk Removal
1600 Cider Rd
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Panhandle Junk Removal
1600 Cider Rd
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

Panhandle Junk Removal offers a variety of debris and junk removal services for all of North Idaho. Whether it’s residential, commercial, or construction we will haul your unwanted items away! We are happy to help with any project, big or small! Our dump trailer makes it easy for us to show up, load up, and head out all in the same day.

"He was polite professional , did the work he said he would on time and without fuss. i am very happy with this service."

kareem n on June 2024

Panhandle Junk Removal offers a variety of debris and junk removal services for all of North Idaho. Whether it’s residential, commercial, or construction we will haul your unwanted items away! We are happy to help with any project, big or small! Our dump trailer makes it easy for us to show up, load up, and head out all in the same day.

"He was polite professional , did the work he said he would on time and without fuss. i am very happy with this service."

kareem n on June 2024


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Sandpoint Excavation, Inc.
217 Cedar St. Ste. 32
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Sandpoint Excavation, Inc.
217 Cedar St. Ste. 32
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Sandpoint Excavation Inc. 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.

"Mac and his crew are very professional they did an amazing job on our septic and land clearing I would highly recommend them.Very fair prices and the work was done fast and extremely proficient.I would give 10 stars if I could"

Mike M on July 2020

Sandpoint Excavation Inc. 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.

"Mac and his crew are very professional they did an amazing job on our septic and land clearing I would highly recommend them.Very fair prices and the work was done fast and extremely proficient.I would give 10 stars if I could"

Mike M on July 2020


Avatar for Inland Northwest Contracting, LLC
Inland Northwest Contracting, LLC
PO Box 754
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Inland Northwest Contracting, LLC
PO Box 754
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

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.

"Matt was awesome to work with. Called me within two minutes of using Angi's list. Very professional and came out the following day to do an estimate. Now that the project has been completed, my two French Bulldogs are in heaven on their new lawn! Highly recommend Inland!!!"

Robert A on May 2023

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.

"Matt was awesome to work with. Called me within two minutes of using Angi's list. Very professional and came out the following day to do an estimate. Now that the project has been completed, my two French Bulldogs are in heaven on their new lawn! Highly recommend Inland!!!"

Robert A on May 2023


Avatar for Baseline Construction LLC
Baseline Construction LLC
1510 Pine Street Unit 31
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Baseline Construction LLC
1510 Pine Street Unit 31
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

We are 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

"Gabe was responsive and reliable. Easy to work with."

Cynthia B on March 2024

We are 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

"Gabe was responsive and reliable. Easy to work with."

Cynthia B on March 2024


Avatar for Rockin S Excavation
Rockin S Excavation
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Rockin S Excavation
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 local quotes requested

We provide dirt work, site prep, excavation, land clearing, grading, drainage work, trenching, trucking/hauling, tree removal and many other specialized services. We provide an honest and dependable service. We provide free estimates. We have 20+ years of experience with land prep and construction in general. References provided upon request.

"Would definitely use this guy again. On time every day and finished the job a half day early."

Brandon S on February 2022

We provide dirt work, site prep, excavation, land clearing, grading, drainage work, trenching, trucking/hauling, tree removal and many other specialized services. We provide an honest and dependable service. We provide free estimates. We have 20+ years of experience with land prep and construction in general. References provided upon request.

"Would definitely use this guy again. On time every day and finished the job a half day early."

Brandon S on February 2022

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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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