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C & K Dirt Works
4.8(
19
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Serving Scottsboro, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The job was done professionally, friendly and NO complaints on my end. Well worth time, material and fee. GREAT People and service"
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Fixed a driveway
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
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C & L Bulldozing
5.0(
3
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Serving Scottsboro, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Terry was awesome to work with. He went above and beyond on our projects. He has done several projects for us including clearing trees, building a driveway, and putting in a pad for our home build."
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Dega Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Scottsboro, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Everyone I was in touch with was very friendly made sure I was happy with their work and was accommodating professional and kept in touch if there was a delay. GREAT PEOPLE."
French Drain on high side of barn
Multiple Utilities Supply Ditch
Multiple Utilities Supply Ditch
During Clean Up
After Machine Grading

+7

Response time1 day
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Huntsville Tree Pros LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Scottsboro, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We are extremely satisfied with the tree trimming service. The crew was professional, efficient, and did an outstanding job. They paid attention to detail, cleaned up thoroughly afterward, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. Our trees look great, and we truly appreciate the hard work and care they put into the job. Highly recommend!"
We Do Trees
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Scottsboro, AL

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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