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RJ Pederson Landscaping

2102 E 3300 S
5.00(
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RJ Pederson Landscaping

2102 E 3300 S
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"RJ went above the work promised and offered a few other suggestions that really helped our yard. He is prompt, communicated well and had the work done and area cleaned up quickly and beautifully."

Laura H on March 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"RJ went above the work promised and offered a few other suggestions that really helped our yard. He is prompt, communicated well and had the work done and area cleaned up quickly and beautifully."

Laura H on March 2022

Strang, LLC

PO Box 18821
5.00(
1
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Strang, LLC

PO Box 18821
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Strang LLC 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.

"I enjoyed working with them."

corrio c on April 2021

Strang LLC 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.

"I enjoyed working with them."

corrio c on April 2021

J R Trotter Excavation

484 South Commerce Road
4.83(
3
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J R Trotter Excavation

484 South Commerce Road
4.83(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

J R Trotter Excavation is committed to excellence 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.

"They are great to work with. They do a great job."

Scott D on March 2020

J R Trotter Excavation is committed to excellence 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.

"They are great to work with. They do a great job."

Scott D on March 2020

MC EXCAVATION LLC

92 Valarie St
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MC EXCAVATION LLC

92 Valarie St
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

MC EXCAVATION LLC 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.

MC EXCAVATION LLC 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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Gregory Excavation

6654 9500 N
5.00(
1
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Gregory Excavation

6654 9500 N
5.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, retaining walls, foundations, and a variety of other projects. With over 5 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Gregory Excavation did a fantastic job excavating the sod from my front yard; the experience was positive and professional from start to finish. Chase took great care to make sure the job was completed carefully, thoroughly, and on time, and when he finished he meticulously cleaned and swept the whole area before he left. I recommend Gregory Excavation without reservation and will know who to call the next time I need more work of this kind done"

Juliane R on April 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in concrete installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, retaining walls, foundations, and a variety of other projects. With over 5 years of industry experience, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Gregory Excavation did a fantastic job excavating the sod from my front yard; the experience was positive and professional from start to finish. Chase took great care to make sure the job was completed carefully, thoroughly, and on time, and when he finished he meticulously cleaned and swept the whole area before he left. I recommend Gregory Excavation without reservation and will know who to call the next time I need more work of this kind done"

Juliane R on April 2022

Dig Forward Construction LLC

1034 E 2250 N
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Dig Forward Construction LLC

1034 E 2250 N
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dig Forward Excavation we pride   ourselves on being the best lawn improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!"

Dig Forward Excavation we pride   ourselves on being the best lawn improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!"

Renegade Excavation, LLC

4458 Maegen Nicole Ln
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Renegade Excavation, LLC

4458 Maegen Nicole Ln
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7 years of experience

At Renegade Excavation, LLC our company is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

At Renegade Excavation, LLC our company is based on the belief that our customers needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

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SSC General Contractors, LLC

1962 East Bryan Avenue
4.61(
23
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SSC General Contractors, LLC

1962 East Bryan Avenue
4.61(
23
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

SSC 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.

"Homeowners Beware: Poor Workmanship, Misrepresentation, and Costly Damage We hired Shane Christiansen of SSC General Contractors in Sept 2022 for a $49K exterior renovation?concrete patios (upper/lower), stairs, front porch resurfacing, and a cedar fence with gates. What we received was cracked, crumbling, and pitted concrete that looked decades old within months. Gates sagged and required constant adjusting. Concrete defects?cracking, spalling, pitting, and discoloration?appeared quickly. Shane's patch attempts made it worse, leaving mismatched overlays that became icy and hazardous. The front porch had to be redone three times and still failed. Shane misrepresented his experience, admitted a crew member's first time to build a fence, and stopped responding after early repair attempts. The result: a deteriorating project that devalued our home and left us facing full reconstruction, safety hazards, and major financial burden. Photos available to show damages, too large to upload"

amanda l on June 2025

SSC 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.

"Homeowners Beware: Poor Workmanship, Misrepresentation, and Costly Damage We hired Shane Christiansen of SSC General Contractors in Sept 2022 for a $49K exterior renovation?concrete patios (upper/lower), stairs, front porch resurfacing, and a cedar fence with gates. What we received was cracked, crumbling, and pitted concrete that looked decades old within months. Gates sagged and required constant adjusting. Concrete defects?cracking, spalling, pitting, and discoloration?appeared quickly. Shane's patch attempts made it worse, leaving mismatched overlays that became icy and hazardous. The front porch had to be redone three times and still failed. Shane misrepresented his experience, admitted a crew member's first time to build a fence, and stopped responding after early repair attempts. The result: a deteriorating project that devalued our home and left us facing full reconstruction, safety hazards, and major financial burden. Photos available to show damages, too large to upload"

amanda l on June 2025

Witty Tuss Excavation & Garden, LLC

728 Hanover Dr
4.90(
5
)
•Approved Pro

Witty Tuss Excavation & Garden, LLC

728 Hanover Dr
4.90(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The job was done exactly as we asked. He did a very good job. I would give him 4.5 stars."

Elaine K on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The job was done exactly as we asked. He did a very good job. I would give him 4.5 stars."

Elaine K on June 2025

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Oak Springs Excavation, LLC

2551 N 7000 E
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Oak Springs Excavation, LLC

2551 N 7000 E
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Oak Springs Excavation we pride ourselves in quality, value, and service! We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business! When you contact us, you'll be given the exceptional customer service you deserve, including free quotes, up-front pricing, and no hidden fees. These benefits are provided to our clients in order to show that our company genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. Give us a call today to schedule your free estimate!

At Oak Springs Excavation we pride ourselves in quality, value, and service! We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We look forward to earning your business! When you contact us, you'll be given the exceptional customer service you deserve, including free quotes, up-front pricing, and no hidden fees. These benefits are provided to our clients in order to show that our company genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. Give us a call today to schedule your free estimate!

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Salt Lake City, UT

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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