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Downrite Construction, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shawn is thorough and has great communication skills He keeps to the timeline and his work is great. I am very happy with all the work he completed at my house. I highly recommend him and already have to a good friend."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jaguar Paving Corp.
5.0(
6
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Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The job was to repave a 300-square-foot patio. Jaugaur Paving Corp. Patio Pavers excavated the area. Utilized a plate compactor to thoroughly compact soil. Added crushed stone to the area and graded it. Compacted the crushed stone with a plate compactor. Applied stone dust and graded it. Compacted the stone dust using a plate compactor. Installed the patio pavers. Added and swept polymeric sand into joints. Ran plate compactor over pavers to ensure proper setting of the sand. Sprayed water over pavers to activate and cure polymeric sand. The job was initially estimated to take 3 days, but they completed it in two. They arrived on time both days, and their entire team was very courteous, clean, friendly, and professional. The price for the work was also $2000 less than what another company quoted for the same work, and with no hidden costs. Overall, Jaguar Paving Corp did a phenomenal job, and I would highly recommend them."
New Asphalt Driveway with a new Edge (Belgian Blocks)
New Asphalt Driveway
New Asphalt Driveway
New Asphalt Driveway
Patio Pavers

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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BTJ DEMO LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Scarsdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired BTJ Demo last year during my kitchen remodel. In regards to that job the results were outstanding. They finished 2 days earlier than projected and most importantly addressed EVERY minor concern we mentioned prior to the job. This review is specifically for the 2 recent snow storms that rocked my area. The storm was so bad that snow removal companies were not able to clean my property within a reasonable timeframe or the astronomical cost. I reached out to BTJ for recommendations in a last ditch effort. This is the best part....they informed me that I could use them for snow removal AND the dude gave me 5 recommended snow removal companies! I valued that kind of integrity and used them. They did a FANTASTIC job cleaning up the snow! Throughout both snow storms they came through 3 times to plow, shovel and salt my driveway! I was not expecting that level of service. I highly recommend this company...they definitely went above and beyond. "
Retaining wall
Cleared trees and brush
Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Scarsdale, NY

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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