Top-rated building site preparation and clearing pros.

Get matched with top building site preparation and clearing pros in your area

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Building site preparation and clearing pros in Stacy

Avatar for Yeti Construction
Yeti Construction
25876 21st Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Yeti Construction
25876 21st Road
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

**With over 15 years in the construction industry, we offer full service excavating with our full fleet of earth moving equipment, including mini and full-size excavators and heavy hauling!** EMERGENCY PROPERTY SERVICE 24/7 Our company roots run deep in Emergency restoration. So whether you need heavy hauling & excavation or construction management services, we are here to take care of your land or home and you can relax. We offer a full range of services from land clearing/site prep to drainage ditches and pond installation. We offer 10% off to active Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. 5% off to any retired Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. Contact us for more information! And you can learn more about us at: www.yeti-construction.com

"On time, on budget, and very professional! It is nice to find an honest contractor!"

Scott T on September 2023

**With over 15 years in the construction industry, we offer full service excavating with our full fleet of earth moving equipment, including mini and full-size excavators and heavy hauling!** EMERGENCY PROPERTY SERVICE 24/7 Our company roots run deep in Emergency restoration. So whether you need heavy hauling & excavation or construction management services, we are here to take care of your land or home and you can relax. We offer a full range of services from land clearing/site prep to drainage ditches and pond installation. We offer 10% off to active Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. 5% off to any retired Firemen, Police, Military, and Medic. Contact us for more information! And you can learn more about us at: www.yeti-construction.com

"On time, on budget, and very professional! It is nice to find an honest contractor!"

Scott T on September 2023


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
14530 27th Ave N
4.33(
793
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
14530 27th Ave N
4.33(
793
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2198 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."

Ernie P on January 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The plumber did a great job and came out within the hour. He gave me a quote after looking at the job and then when right to work."

Ernie P on January 2025


Avatar for Mission Creek Earthworks LLC
Mission Creek Earthworks LLC
.
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Mission Creek Earthworks LLC
.
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
115 local quotes requested

Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!

"It went very well. I like their timeliness, price and thee guys he have were very easy to deal with. I have been working with Jeff for a long time now and I know his work ethic and he is good."

DAN H on March 2023

Mission Creek Earthworks LLC is your local excavation company that specializes but is not limited to: Excavation, Septic System Install, Demolition, Wildlife Ponds, Land Clearing, House Site Preperation and more!

"It went very well. I like their timeliness, price and thee guys he have were very easy to deal with. I have been working with Jeff for a long time now and I know his work ethic and he is good."

DAN H on March 2023


Avatar for Scandia Contracting
Scandia Contracting
10500 250th St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Scandia Contracting
10500 250th St
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
148 local quotes requested

In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:

"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."

David G on November 2019

In business since 1987. Over 30 years of experience, licensed, insured and bonded. Scandia Contracting & farming, strives to deliver the best in all your excavating needs from Septic system installation to full service excavating for residential and commercial. Check out our website for more information and services, and please call 651-257-2004 or 651-303-0911 to schedule your free estimate and service.. WE DO NOT DO THE SERVICES LISTED BELOW: PLEASE CALL A SECTIC PUMPER. (THANK YOU) NO SEPTIC TANK PUMPING, NO SUMP PUMPING. NO TANK CLEAN OUTS:

"Scandia Contracting politely informed me that they install, but do not pump septic tanks and that they do not know why angies list keeps referring people to them for pumping."

David G on November 2019


Kottke Services & Excavating
815 W 2nd St
No reviews
Kottke Services & Excavating
815 W 2nd St
No reviews
2 years of experience

Here at Kottke Services & Excavating we are a small family owned and operated business. Specializing in shoreline restoration to help preserve your waterfront. We also offer a wide variety of services to go along with that like, -lawn and landscape -concrete -land clearing -gravel driveways -light excavation -drainage feel free to contact us with any questions or a free quote

Here at Kottke Services & Excavating we are a small family owned and operated business. Specializing in shoreline restoration to help preserve your waterfront. We also offer a wide variety of services to go along with that like, -lawn and landscape -concrete -land clearing -gravel driveways -light excavation -drainage feel free to contact us with any questions or a free quote


Minnesota Roadways Co
4370 Valley Industrial Blvd S
No reviews
Minnesota Roadways Co
4370 Valley Industrial Blvd S
No reviews
72 years of experience

Since 1953, Minnesota Roadways has been your premier full service commercial asphalt contractor, providing pavement solutions to fit your commercial property needs. Our experienced staff has a proven track record of providing a wide range of quality commercial pavement construction and maintenance services including: excavation, asphalt paving and repair, concrete work, catch basin repair and installation, milling, seal coating, infrared repairs, and more. **Minnesota Roadways Co. does not work on individual residential driveways, but we do work with property managers to serve homeowners associations.**

Since 1953, Minnesota Roadways has been your premier full service commercial asphalt contractor, providing pavement solutions to fit your commercial property needs. Our experienced staff has a proven track record of providing a wide range of quality commercial pavement construction and maintenance services including: excavation, asphalt paving and repair, concrete work, catch basin repair and installation, milling, seal coating, infrared repairs, and more. **Minnesota Roadways Co. does not work on individual residential driveways, but we do work with property managers to serve homeowners associations.**


Dirtworks Inc.
PO Box 169
4.67(
3
)
Dirtworks Inc.
PO Box 169
4.67(
3
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated. Additional e-mail: SteveSr@DirtWorksMn.com

Family owned and operated. Additional e-mail: SteveSr@DirtWorksMn.com


Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape Inc
2800 15th St NE
4.50(
283
)
Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape Inc
2800 15th St NE
4.50(
283
)
Customers say: Super punctual
19 years of experience

At Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape Inc., we are committed to the care, management and preservation of trees and woodlands. Each tree and each job site is considered unique and deserving of the most modern arboricultural practices available in order to insure the safety, beauty and health of your TREES. We are a fully insured tree care company providing complete coverage for both your property and our workers. All our employees are trained and fully insured. Our customers and their property are fully protected. Our tree care professionals are available for consultations concerning all your tree care needs. We will provide you with a concise and comprehensive written estimate listing all proposed services and associated fees. At Arbor Tech there are never any hidden fees or costs. Please call us today to schedule an appointment.

"They removed 2 24” trees that were damaged in a storm. They were very fast and cleaned up everything. I would highly recommend them."

Dave S on November 2022

At Arbor Tech Tree & Landscape Inc., we are committed to the care, management and preservation of trees and woodlands. Each tree and each job site is considered unique and deserving of the most modern arboricultural practices available in order to insure the safety, beauty and health of your TREES. We are a fully insured tree care company providing complete coverage for both your property and our workers. All our employees are trained and fully insured. Our customers and their property are fully protected. Our tree care professionals are available for consultations concerning all your tree care needs. We will provide you with a concise and comprehensive written estimate listing all proposed services and associated fees. At Arbor Tech there are never any hidden fees or costs. Please call us today to schedule an appointment.

"They removed 2 24” trees that were damaged in a storm. They were very fast and cleaned up everything. I would highly recommend them."

Dave S on November 2022


Alpha Concrete, LLC
24407 Iodine St NW
5.00(
2
)
Alpha Concrete, LLC
24407 Iodine St NW
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Concrete contracting. Decorative, patios, driveways, steps, foundations.

Concrete contracting. Decorative, patios, driveways, steps, foundations.


Pine Ridge MN LLC
PO BOX 261
4.46(
470
)
Pine Ridge MN LLC
PO BOX 261
4.46(
470
)
Customers say: Terrific value
19 years of experience

Landscaping & Tree Services. ISA Certified & Licensed Arborists on Staff. Insured.

"We hired Jake Servais and his company on 11/26/18 to do snow removal for the season for $500. The first time the weather required snow removal they never showed up, and then called to say they were having mechanical issues and would it be ok if they didn't come (only about 2" of snow so I said ok). They did come 1x and remove some snow in late December. Then, on Monday (1/28), we got significant snowfall while we were out of town. I was assured via text from Jake they would be on it, as we had grandparents watching our kids. We had NO SERVICE. And then I went searching to see if we had been victim of fraud by this company. I found Jake Servais facebook page where he lists in early January the sale of all his snow equipment. I have no idea what is going on, but have made multiple attempts by email, phone and facebook messenger to connect and have got NO RESPONSE. I am looking into calling the police and want a refund of our $500."

Ryan S on January 2019

Landscaping & Tree Services. ISA Certified & Licensed Arborists on Staff. Insured.

"We hired Jake Servais and his company on 11/26/18 to do snow removal for the season for $500. The first time the weather required snow removal they never showed up, and then called to say they were having mechanical issues and would it be ok if they didn't come (only about 2" of snow so I said ok). They did come 1x and remove some snow in late December. Then, on Monday (1/28), we got significant snowfall while we were out of town. I was assured via text from Jake they would be on it, as we had grandparents watching our kids. We had NO SERVICE. And then I went searching to see if we had been victim of fraud by this company. I found Jake Servais facebook page where he lists in early January the sale of all his snow equipment. I have no idea what is going on, but have made multiple attempts by email, phone and facebook messenger to connect and have got NO RESPONSE. I am looking into calling the police and want a refund of our $500."

Ryan S on January 2019

...
Showing 1-10 of 179

Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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 homeowners guide to building site preparation and clearings
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
earth mover removing an old fuel tank from yard
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Budget for oil tank removal costs based on factors such as tank location, size, type, soil testing, professional labor, and more.
land excavation on new home site
Mar 22, 2025
Mar 22, 2025
Use this guide to budget for excavation costs based on factors such as accessibility, terrain, equipment, labor, project type, and more.
building site being prepared for construction
Feb 14, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
If you need to clear a plot of land, you can expect to budget based on the lot size, amount of vegetation, permits, and more.
Share project details to get started.