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Gagnons Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Good communication throughout the process from initial contact through end of project. Roland constantly checked in to make sure we were happy with the work, and fixed anything that we had concerns about. Michelle always kept us up to date and if they were changes in scheduling gave us a heads up. Did what he said he would do at a fair price."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tseranos Construction, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We hiredTseranos Construction to add an addition to our home, mudroom, garage with primary suite above. I would highly recommend this company, work was completed on time and we were very happy with quality of work. The owner was always available to answer questions and help us through the construction process."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CZMGT LLC
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Christian to remove tree stumps on our property. He gave us a price the next day and started work within a week. His work ethic is incredible—he left the site spotless and communicated clearly every step of the way. Since then, he’s regraded our driveway, removed an old chicken coop, and cleared brush. It’s safe to say Christian is our go-to contractor now."
Pine removal
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dolloff Lawncare
3.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Dolloff was prompt in his response to our inquiry into landscaping projects we were considering. He gave us a free estimate on several projects. The cost seemed very fair and we had him complete a quarter of the entire project ~ grooming a hillside with severe erosion and creating a parking area for 2 cars. The hillside is beautiful. Exactly what we wanted and better than we expected. The parking area was not what I would call satisfactory. But in all honesty, they completed both jobs on time but unfortunately it was just the day before we got all that heavy rain the weekend of October 21st. We are planning for him to complete the other landscaping we need down and he offered to clean up the parking area as soon as the weather settles down."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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East Coast Landcare, LLC
5.0(
1
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing

Serving Rochester, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had an area in our yard where we had removed a tree and grass would not grow. We tried reseeding for several years, and they result was always the same... a big bare patch. Dustin came up a great plan...stones, pavers and some plants, but plenty of room for us to personalize it. BTW...far right of the photo is a drainage ditch that he had to work around....integrated it nicely into his work."
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Rochester, NH

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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