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C2G Environmental Consultants LLC
5.0(
20
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two man crew. On-time. Assessed area, brought in back hoe, very organized, dug hole, and removed tank. Removed all hose lines in the house where connections were. Filled in holes, cleared area, very professional and through. We purchased top soil and reseeded lawn after C2G left."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&S Property Management
5.0(
5
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job taking down a few trees for us. They were efficient in the removal and clean up! The cost was reasonable. I definitely would recommend them if you need some yard work done!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ridgeview Property Management
5.0(
13
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Ridgeview Property Management to trim the rhododendrens around my property. Rob scheduled the job in the timeframe I requested and completed the work on the day promised. The work was done professionally and the property was left neat and clean. I highly recommend their work"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SHAE Land Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"My driveway was a mess after winter. Leon was able to grade my driveway and added more gravel. No more potholes or washouts. Highly recommend! Great work...Thank you so much."
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frog Hollow Development
5.0(
3
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Frog Hollow Development offers all excavation services, from the foundation to the final grade. We provide unmatched customer service and outstanding quality. We serve Dutchess County, New York, and the surrounding area. We are fully insured. We take great pride in our experience and expertise stretching over three decades that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. From digging a foundation to installing a septic system, we are the ideal contractor to address your practical and exterior property improvement needs.\n

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Rooter of Poughkeepsie
4.6(
10
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job went well and done in a timely manner. All new parts inside and out. It works as well as a new toilet and with the new tank float it now saves water."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Mack Tree Service
4.3(
14
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were great. Came right away and took the trees down that same day. Did a great cleanup. Very good experience....would definitely reccommend."
Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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SMS Paving
3.9(
8
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shaun at SMS Paving is an extremely responsive professional and was able to deliver stone in the same day. Will definitely use SMS again!"
New Driveway in Progress
Top Soil Delivered
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arbor Edge
5.0(
1
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Serving Red Hook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. \n\nCall us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!\n

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Red Hook, NY

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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