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Greg's Tree Service LLC
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Serving Smithfield, KY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg is amazing and his Tree Service is second-to-none. However, Homeadvisor and Angi continue to screw him over by not updating his listing page correctly. He's an older guy who keeps having these panels messed with by rival businesses that love defacing stuff. The actual contact info that HomeAdvisor won't update their contact information with is right here: Website: gregtree.com Phone Number: (502) 299-3231 Address: 113 Cr-1308, Pendleton, KY 40055 Anything else you see anywhere is a fabrication or a defaced profile page. If HomeAdvisor or Angi had any decency, they would update with the correct information and give Greg back his actual panels as has been asked on MULTIPLE OCCASIONS."
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The Excavator
New to Angi

Serving Smithfield, KY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

The Excavator is a family owned Excavation and concrete service located in Versailles Ky. Have been in business since 1999 and are always looking for new projects and leads. We do a lot of underground electrical work as well concrete pad and flat work. We have done many kinds of utility excavation as well general skid steer and excavations services. We offer concrete cutting and removal as well as many other services. Fast pace, reliable and quality work with everything we do. Please feel free to call Nathan at 859 227 7522 or email at Nathanonan1375@gmail.com

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Smithfield, KY

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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