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R and R Excavating

2727 Bulluck School Rd
5.00(
5
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R and R Excavating

2727 Bulluck School Rd
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

R and R Excavating is the premier excavation company serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the job done right, call Russell today!

"Very good "

Frankie G on September 2025

R and R Excavating is the premier excavation company serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the job done right, call Russell today!

"Very good "

Frankie G on September 2025

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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
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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

Swink and Sons Land Management

979 Mount Zion Church Rd
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Swink and Sons Land Management

979 Mount Zion Church Rd
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7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Swink and Sons Land Management 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.

Swink and Sons Land Management 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.

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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!

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PBH CONSTRUCTION

300 Southtown Circle
5.00(
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PBH CONSTRUCTION

300 Southtown Circle
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to PBH CONSTRUCTION! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Probably the most efficient group of people I’ve worked with in a while. Will definitely look into hiring them again."

Nia W on September 2025

Welcome to PBH CONSTRUCTION! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Probably the most efficient group of people I’ve worked with in a while. Will definitely look into hiring them again."

Nia W on September 2025

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
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
97 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

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Ben Pearce

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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(
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Emergency services offered

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.

Coastal Asphalt LLC

2142 Winburn St.
3.50(
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Coastal Asphalt LLC

2142 Winburn St.
3.50(
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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.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Rocky Mount, NC

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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