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JM Concrete LLC
5.0(
13
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Juan and his crew did an amazing job! From start to finish I had no problems! Juan was professional, on time, honest, and extremely knowledgeable! Juan helped with great suggestions after describing my idea to him during the free estimate. He communicated when the rain storms kept delaying my project and didn't try to start the job knowing a bad storm was on the way. He cares more about the final outcome than just getting the job done. Juan and his crew are meticulous! They paid attention to every detail. He pitched my driveway just right! No more puddles and I absolutely love the final outcome! I will definitely use JM Concrete LLC for another project and highly recommend them!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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BossHogg Industries
4.9(
52
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Bosshogg did a great job demolishing my 12x20 shed that had been hit by a tree. They finished the job and cleaned up the site quickly! Would highly recommend! Thanks "
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Coastal Landscape Construction LLC
4.9(
14
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We are in the process of building a home in Powhatan, VA. We recently had the best professional experience with Bobby from Coastal Landscape Construction! This was not an easy job to clear about 2 acres, put in a long drive way and work in challenging cold and wet weather. Bobby is an up and coming young professional and knows exactly how to plan and achieve the end goal. Bobby was always on time, communicated daily and effectively, planned the land clearing perfectly and his prices are competitive but extremely reasonable. If you want or need any construction work completed right, you MUST use Bobby from Coastal Landscape Construction! Bobby earned a 10/10 perfect review from us and we will be using him again during our home building process! His business phone number is 804-441-1768, serving Powhatan, Midlothian and Richmond VA area."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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Serve You Group
New to Angi

Angi Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

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inSite Companies
New to Angi

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

The landscape design specialists at inSite Companies are dedicated to providing superior quality landscaping to sophisticated larger and small residential and commercial clientele in Richmond and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to cater to the needs and desires of our clients while transforming their landscapes and their properties into works of art. The Richmond Landscaping services that we offer include Landscape Design, Renovation (Home & Property), Consultation, Construction, Site Work, Landscape, Hardscape, and Water Features.

Reid's Landscaping
New to Angi

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a company that has been in business for just over five years, we have 4 full time employees that have been with us for most of those 5 years and we employ them throughout the year.we do offer landscape maintenance contracts that are broken up to 12 monthly installments or you can pay as you go. When it comes to billing all bills are due within 30 days of being sent out.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Richmond, VA

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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