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Allison's Welding
414 McGhees Mill Rd
5.00(
11
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Allison's Welding
414 McGhees Mill Rd
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Allison's Welding 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.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022

Allison's Welding 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.

"He can make repairs on something you already have or make something from steel that youâ  ve been wanting."

Eddie T on May 2022


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High Tide Land Management
2864 Joe Stocks Road
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High Tide Land Management
2864 Joe Stocks Road
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

High Tide Land Management, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

High Tide Land Management, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!


Neptune's Excavation and Land Management
Based In
5.00(
4
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Neptune's Excavation and Land Management
Based In
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
134 local quotes requested

We specialize in tree service/land clearing, demolition, grading, drainage, bushhog/brush cutting and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He went above and beyond what I asked him to do I will be hiring him again to clear out more of my land."

Jimmie G on August 2024

We specialize in tree service/land clearing, demolition, grading, drainage, bushhog/brush cutting and more! 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! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"He went above and beyond what I asked him to do I will be hiring him again to clear out more of my land."

Jimmie G on August 2024


Ben Pearce
No reviews
Ben Pearce
No reviews

Grading and all kinds of dirt work; spreading topsoil/stone, dirt removal, grading, and concrete.

Grading and all kinds of dirt work; spreading topsoil/stone, dirt removal, grading, and concrete.


Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services
11259 Buck Creek Rd
4.13(
8
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services
11259 Buck Creek Rd
4.13(
8
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Free onsite estimate

Additional DBA - Roto Rooter Plumbers.

Additional DBA - Roto Rooter Plumbers.


Stone Atlas Construction
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Stone Atlas Construction
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We offer a variety of services in the construction industry, we offer land clearing, demolition, foundation work, excavation and heavy equipment services as well. Concrete driveways as well as sidewalks, patios, stone and masonry work We also offer residential remodeling and home addition service and a variety of interior construction. Also trash and junk removal as well as commercial cleaning services.

We offer a variety of services in the construction industry, we offer land clearing, demolition, foundation work, excavation and heavy equipment services as well. Concrete driveways as well as sidewalks, patios, stone and masonry work We also offer residential remodeling and home addition service and a variety of interior construction. Also trash and junk removal as well as commercial cleaning services.


Land Works Grading LLC
Unknown
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Land Works Grading LLC
Unknown
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Free onsite estimate

Land Works Grading, LLC is a professional excavating & grading contractor, based in Rutherfordton, NC. We provide excavation service to residential and commercial clients in Rutherford County and all surrounding areas. We started in 1998 as Land and Timber Services Inc. Our grading operator Lee has been a grader for over 30 years and still loves the work as much as when he began. He is more than a dirt mover - he is a land sculptor. Certified and licensed septic installer in NC/SC. We offer Excavation, Grading, Backhoe Service, Septic installation and Repair; Build driveways; Dig basements and footers; Trenching for utility installation; Land clearing and leveling; Drainage issues resolved. Contract Work or By the Hour

Land Works Grading, LLC is a professional excavating & grading contractor, based in Rutherfordton, NC. We provide excavation service to residential and commercial clients in Rutherford County and all surrounding areas. We started in 1998 as Land and Timber Services Inc. Our grading operator Lee has been a grader for over 30 years and still loves the work as much as when he began. He is more than a dirt mover - he is a land sculptor. Certified and licensed septic installer in NC/SC. We offer Excavation, Grading, Backhoe Service, Septic installation and Repair; Build driveways; Dig basements and footers; Trenching for utility installation; Land clearing and leveling; Drainage issues resolved. Contract Work or By the Hour


Coastal Asphalt LLC
2142 Winburn St.
3.50(
2
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Coastal Asphalt LLC
2142 Winburn St.
3.50(
2
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17 years of experience

Coastal Asphalt specializes in commercial/residential property maintenance service with a specific concentration in asphalt maintenance.

Coastal Asphalt specializes in commercial/residential property maintenance service with a specific concentration in asphalt maintenance.


Alliance Land Clearing & Demolition LLC
7209 Greymont Ct
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Alliance Land Clearing & Demolition LLC
7209 Greymont Ct
No reviews

Based in Sims, North Carolina, Alliance Land Clearing & Demolition proudly serves the Raleigh, Apex, Cary and Surrounding Areas. With over 15 Years of experience, we are proud to serve the Eastern North Carolina Area!

Based in Sims, North Carolina, Alliance Land Clearing & Demolition proudly serves the Raleigh, Apex, Cary and Surrounding Areas. With over 15 Years of experience, we are proud to serve the Eastern North Carolina Area!


CLIMATE EAST AIR COND, HEATING, PLUMBING
Po Box 189
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CLIMATE EAST AIR COND, HEATING, PLUMBING
Po Box 189
No reviews
28 years of experience

We are full service mechanical contracting company from commercial and industrial installs to energy audits on residential homes. We offer sheet metal fabrication, welding, hvac equipment sizing, repairs and maintainance programs for hvac and plumbing systems, marine and residential construction upfits and repairs.

We are full service mechanical contracting company from commercial and industrial installs to energy audits on residential homes. We offer sheet metal fabrication, welding, hvac equipment sizing, repairs and maintainance programs for hvac and plumbing systems, marine and residential construction upfits and repairs.

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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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