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Green Effect

22715 Grace Hill Lane
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Green Effect

22715 Grace Hill Lane
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20 years of experience

Green Effect is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Athens, AL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

Green Effect is a premiere full service contractor that operates out of Athens, AL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!


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Alabama Brush Cutting, LLC

1505 Warnke Rd NW
4.88(
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Alabama Brush Cutting, LLC

1505 Warnke Rd NW
4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We do brush cutting for all types of company's and home owners. You name it we can do it. Please let me know how we can assist you.

"Price was reasonable. Kip met all my expections. He did a quality job and was very nice and easy to work with."

Joyce S on February 2022

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of excavation services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! We do brush cutting for all types of company's and home owners. You name it we can do it. Please let me know how we can assist you.

"Price was reasonable. Kip met all my expections. He did a quality job and was very nice and easy to work with."

Joyce S on February 2022


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Stevens and Company

642 County Road 842
5.00(
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Stevens and Company

642 County Road 842
5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Stevens & Company 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. The trades we specialize in are traditional land clearing and excavation. We also offer the more environmentally friendly style of land clearing as well which is forestry mulching. We have both large and small machines for any size land clearing or excavating project.

"Quality work at a fair price. When you give them a job to do they show up and get it done!"

Paul S on February 2023

Stevens & Company 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. The trades we specialize in are traditional land clearing and excavation. We also offer the more environmentally friendly style of land clearing as well which is forestry mulching. We have both large and small machines for any size land clearing or excavating project.

"Quality work at a fair price. When you give them a job to do they show up and get it done!"

Paul S on February 2023


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JD Johnson Construction, LLC

1329 Jolley Drive
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JD Johnson Construction, LLC

1329 Jolley Drive
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40 years of experience
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A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.

A general excavation company that has been in business for 30+ years, offering residential and commercial septic and excavation to Sand Mountain and surrounding area.


Cabrera Professional Tree Services

319 County Rd 1973
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Cabrera Professional Tree Services

319 County Rd 1973
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14 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!


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Lily Rose

123 Alford Ln
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Lily Rose

123 Alford Ln
5.00(
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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Lily Rose does excellent work , I am satisfied with the outcome. Thank you Lily Rose"

Shirley W on September 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!

"Lily Rose does excellent work , I am satisfied with the outcome. Thank you Lily Rose"

Shirley W on September 2025


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Mister Biggs Land Service

406 Andrews Rd
4.67(
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Mister Biggs Land Service

406 Andrews Rd
4.67(
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Free onsite estimate

At Mister Biggs Land Service, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

"Had some questions about trimming but asked for instructions to get it correct."

Janice K on August 2025

At Mister Biggs Land Service, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote!

"Had some questions about trimming but asked for instructions to get it correct."

Janice K on August 2025


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C & L Bulldozing

Located In:
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C & L Bulldozing

Located In:
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We specialize in land clearing, fence row clearing, site prep, cleaning and digging ponds, building pads, all types of dirt work. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"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."

Kelly S on February 2025

We specialize in land clearing, fence row clearing, site prep, cleaning and digging ponds, building pads, all types of dirt work. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"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."

Kelly S on February 2025


Sterling Lawncare & Landscaping

5.00(
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Sterling Lawncare & Landscaping

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Sterling Construction, here are just a few of the services we offer!! -Landscaping -Drainage -Sod -Building Pads -Driveways -Driveway repair -Excavation -Dirt work -Earth moving We look forward to serving you! CALL US TODAY FOR A ESTIMATE!

"We don’t have time to keep our yard up and they made my yard perfect for my kiddos and dogs. Super happy with how it turned out! Definitely recommend!"

Kayla L on March 2023

Welcome to Sterling Construction, here are just a few of the services we offer!! -Landscaping -Drainage -Sod -Building Pads -Driveways -Driveway repair -Excavation -Dirt work -Earth moving We look forward to serving you! CALL US TODAY FOR A ESTIMATE!

"We don’t have time to keep our yard up and they made my yard perfect for my kiddos and dogs. Super happy with how it turned out! Definitely recommend!"

Kayla L on March 2023


BOBBY TERRY CO

110 ROBYN ST
4.58(
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BOBBY TERRY CO

110 ROBYN ST
4.58(
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Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. 25 EMPLOYEES.

"The lack of integrity and quality of work was not what I expected from a company that has been around for so long. Work ethic and quality of work has greatly diminished over the years. We paid over $21,000 for electrical on a remodel and instead of replacing 40+ year old wiring, they just spliced parts of new wire to the old wire AND left most of the wiring hanging down on the ground. They also had cut the wire in several places and did not fix it until we called them. I would not recommend them or the contractors that use them (Pressnell Enterprises)"

Cecilia L on April 2024

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. 25 EMPLOYEES.

"The lack of integrity and quality of work was not what I expected from a company that has been around for so long. Work ethic and quality of work has greatly diminished over the years. We paid over $21,000 for electrical on a remodel and instead of replacing 40+ year old wiring, they just spliced parts of new wire to the old wire AND left most of the wiring hanging down on the ground. They also had cut the wire in several places and did not fix it until we called them. I would not recommend them or the contractors that use them (Pressnell Enterprises)"

Cecilia L on April 2024

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Somerville, 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.

The Somerville, AL homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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