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SWF Land Clearing Solutions

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SWF Land Clearing Solutions

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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3 years of experience

SWF Land Clearing Solutions 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. Forestry Mulching is a method used for a single machine to grind, cut and clear vegetation. This method is perfect for clearing lots, right of ways, fence lines, easements and fire breaks. We can clear as much vegetation as needed including invasive. plants and trees up to 8 inches in diameter.

"Please give them a call they, will provide excellent service."

Stephen W on December 2022

SWF Land Clearing Solutions 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. Forestry Mulching is a method used for a single machine to grind, cut and clear vegetation. This method is perfect for clearing lots, right of ways, fence lines, easements and fire breaks. We can clear as much vegetation as needed including invasive. plants and trees up to 8 inches in diameter.

"Please give them a call they, will provide excellent service."

Stephen W on December 2022


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Gold Palm Solutions

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Gold Palm Solutions

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19 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Gold Palm Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Good work in unbearable heat - very diligent and clean up was wonderful! Highly recommend!!"

Claire C on August 2025

Gold Palm Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Good work in unbearable heat - very diligent and clean up was wonderful! Highly recommend!!"

Claire C on August 2025


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Formax Construction LLC

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Formax Construction LLC

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6 years of experience

Formax Construction LLC works with residential and commercial clients. We have experience in single family homes, and multi-family buildings. We have the capability to manage the project all in house - site work & excavation, new construction, renovation and additions. Keeping clients within budget and within schedule. We have over 5 years of experience in construction. Not only can we help with construction, but all the heavy lifting in pre-construction - designing, creating budgets, and most importantly getting you permits fast.

Formax Construction LLC works with residential and commercial clients. We have experience in single family homes, and multi-family buildings. We have the capability to manage the project all in house - site work & excavation, new construction, renovation and additions. Keeping clients within budget and within schedule. We have over 5 years of experience in construction. Not only can we help with construction, but all the heavy lifting in pre-construction - designing, creating budgets, and most importantly getting you permits fast.


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Nurse Land Development

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Nurse Land Development

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10 years of experience

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!

"?????????? ?Top-notch excavation work!? We hired Nurse Land Development for an excavation project, and they exceeded all expectations. Ryan and his team were professional, on time, and extremely knowledgeable. The job site was left clean, and the grading was perfect. Communication was clear from start to finish, and they got the job done right the first time. Highly recommend for anyone needing excavation, grading, or land clearing services! "

Richard T on July 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!

"?????????? ?Top-notch excavation work!? We hired Nurse Land Development for an excavation project, and they exceeded all expectations. Ryan and his team were professional, on time, and extremely knowledgeable. The job site was left clean, and the grading was perfect. Communication was clear from start to finish, and they got the job done right the first time. Highly recommend for anyone needing excavation, grading, or land clearing services! "

Richard T on July 2025


JERRY MILLS DISCOUNT PUMPING

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JERRY MILLS DISCOUNT PUMPING

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Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

All your septic needs. Family owned and operated since 1986.

"service man carl was prompt very knowledgeable and polite"

art e on November 2019

All your septic needs. Family owned and operated since 1986.

"service man carl was prompt very knowledgeable and polite"

art e on November 2019


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Grass Belly Gator

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Grass Belly Gator

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Anything to do with Lawn,pools,cleaning,trees,pressure washing ect we will Gator Guard it all .....

Anything to do with Lawn,pools,cleaning,trees,pressure washing ect we will Gator Guard it all .....


D & L DEMOLITION CO

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D & L DEMOLITION CO

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Family founded owned and operated for 20 plus years. We strive on honesty and integrity. All our estimates are free. We provide a turn key operation for your convenience. We can clear land, Demolish buildings, remove swimming pools and fill to name a few services that we have done and continue to do on a daily basis. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We guarantee our work and want you to be satisfied completely. We also obtain all necessary permits as required by the counties or cities where work will be performed. Our contact numbers reach the owners and operators not just employees so you will receive all the answers you need to all your questions or concerns when you call. Its nice to know you've reached a Company With Integrity in these present times. We work hard for our clients and look forward to helping any and all.

Family founded owned and operated for 20 plus years. We strive on honesty and integrity. All our estimates are free. We provide a turn key operation for your convenience. We can clear land, Demolish buildings, remove swimming pools and fill to name a few services that we have done and continue to do on a daily basis. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We guarantee our work and want you to be satisfied completely. We also obtain all necessary permits as required by the counties or cities where work will be performed. Our contact numbers reach the owners and operators not just employees so you will receive all the answers you need to all your questions or concerns when you call. Its nice to know you've reached a Company With Integrity in these present times. We work hard for our clients and look forward to helping any and all.


ScottshandyManService

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ScottshandyManService

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14 years of experience

We are a all around Handyman service we can do anything inside and out, without having you break your bank or wallet.

We are a all around Handyman service we can do anything inside and out, without having you break your bank or wallet.


Colvin Inc.

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Colvin Inc.

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15 years of experience

Count on Colvin Inc. for all of your landscaping, decorative concrete and general handy man needs. We back all of our work with a gaurantee. 100% customer satisfaction.

Count on Colvin Inc. for all of your landscaping, decorative concrete and general handy man needs. We back all of our work with a gaurantee. 100% customer satisfaction.


Derrek Offutt

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Sarasota, FL

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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