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Avatar for DirtRaptor -
DirtRaptor -
5.0(
19
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Zach and his team were incredible. We had a job that two other companies refused, and we were a little worried that Zach's team wouldn't be able to get it finished the way we wanted. They blew us away, and transformed our overgrown brush area into a workable site for landscaping/planting. They were total professionals. Fantastic company. Fantastic people. I could not recommend DirtRaptor more."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Gaston Bros. Excavating, Inc.
5.0(
16
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Gary Gaston to clear my severely overgrown backyard. He showed up when he said he would to look at the job and give me a bid. I decided to go with Gaston Brothers and we set up a day and time to start the project. Gary said he could do it in one day. Again he showed up on time and started the work. I was impressed at Gary's skill operating the backhoe. That is truly a lost art. He cleared enough to fill 2 full sized dump trucks. Gary went the extra mile by leveling out the yard. It's ready for me to rake it smooth and plant grass. Thank you Gary!"
Wall project
Wall project
Retaining Wall
Parking lot
Parking lot

+52

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
VISTA GARDENS
4.9(
90
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Couldn't have gone better. I found Rodrigo on Angi, but then discovered that several of our neighbors had used him and loved him. We were going to get multiple bids but after talking with him, he was so nice, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced that we decided to go ahead on his removing the concrete. We then came up with the idea of using that concrete as a broken concrete entryway path and decided to have him do that as well when our backyard unit was finished. Couldn't have made a better choice. He's creative, conscientious, meticulous, notices things that we hadn't thought of and just a terrific person to work with. Our broken concrete entryway has different colored stones in between and it looks great, a wonderful entrance to the new house. Rodrigo also did a surface for a bike shed we're building and a walkway to and platform for a hot tub. We'd recommend him to anyone."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Bear Creek Asphalt Paving, LLC
4.8(
48
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with the work done by Bear Creek. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and courteous. The quality of their work is excellent. The project was completed on time and within budget. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of paving services!"
Parking lot
Parking lot
Parking lot
Parking lot
Before

+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate98%
178 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pinpoint Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex is incredibly honest, pragmatic and helpful. He assessed our community’s potential need and proceeded to discuss any potential restrictions on drainage with the county. We are restricted due to the infrastructure in the proposed drainage area - his thoroughness lost him work but gained our respect. We will look to him for any and all similar projects in the future."
Gravel driveway
Ruts in the driveway which causing the water to run down the driveway?
Well utility trench
Gravel driveway
Driveway work in North Kitsap

+15

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Dig Right LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Seattle, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have had the pleasure of working with the owner of this excavation company on a residential project, and the service was exemplary. He went out of his way to help with the preparation of the house, making sure everything was in order before the continuation of work. Knowledgeable, efficient, and clear, he kept us updated every step of the way. The attention to detail and willingness to accommodate changed everything and were the reason I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of reliable professional work."
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Seattle, WA

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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