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Lackey Land Works
5.0(
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Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Polite owner and helper, thorough, on-time, clean and expedient. Very pleased."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Rock Mountain Construction, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very professional and fair. Great communication. Will definitely use again"
Deck rebuild
custom step/storage
Setting trusses
yurt
Fence and Banner

+267

Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Letourneau's Civil Construction, LLC
3.5(
3
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Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alec really knows what he is doing. He's Very professional, a hard worker, he clearly has a lot of experience and he was flexible with my schedule."
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

D.R Guilmette Landworks has extensive experience working with various areas of land developing. From building site preparation, to new patios for an existing home, our company can do it all.

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K King Excavating and Construction LLC
New to Angi

Serving South Hero, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

K KING EXCAVATING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC 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.\n

Response time2 days
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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in South Hero, VT

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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