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Hunter Land Worx, LLC
4.4(
21
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ridgeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chad Hunter performed a site visit and delivered a quote within 3 days of my request. We agreed upon a scope of work, the cost to perform, and a start date. His team was very professional and the grading project following stump removal looks perfect. Very satisfied. Chad Hunter's personal follow up with me as the project executed was timely and included pictures. Awesome job. Awesome level of customer communications."
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Land Clearing
Pond Excavation

+17

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tidal Creek Demolition & Site Services
4.7(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ridgeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Great experience. Very professiona, timely and thorough. Also accomodating. Easy process. Would hire again"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Halvorsen Construction
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ridgeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Company performed multiple jobs: site preps & lands-cap grading & sloping. Excellent customer service, punctual, reasonable cost, provided numerous idea options. Will definitely hire this company again!"
Response time2 days
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Tridion Environmental
4.8(
10
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ridgeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kurt was very responsive in replying to my inquiry and was quick to get us on his schedule. He cleared 1 acre of our land efficiently and professionally, I hardly knew they were here, we are very happy with results and will refer and use this company again"
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Heavy Equipment
Hunting Retreat
Road Grading
Land Clearing & Grading

+65

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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BPA Land Services
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ridgeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I need to get more pictures but these guys did a great job. They flagged it and walked it with me. They helped me clear property line boundaries and created amazing shooting lanes at each stand spot. They arrive early and stay busy working and had machines that didn’t break down or get stuck like others have. I highly recommend these guys! Top notch for sure!"
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BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos
BPA Land Worksite Photos

+10

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McCully Land Services, LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ridgeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Lee was very professional. Provided me with detailed estimate and completed the job in the time we agreed upon. Would definitely do future business with this company."
Stump Grinding
Forestry Mulching
Land Clearing
Forestry Mulching
Project In-Process

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ace Basin Excavating
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ridgeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Awesome job done and super nice people to hire to get a thorough completion. All crew workers were polite and helpful. Clean up was spectacular down to the last twig. I will use them always when needed. I recommend, you do too!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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AA Forestry Mulching And Tractor Services, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Ridgeville, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at AA Forestry Mulching and Tractor Services, LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our focus being customer satisfaction.\n

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Response time12 hrs
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Ridgeville, SC

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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