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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Sterlington

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Fisher Land Work Services
408 Stubbs Vinson Road
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Fisher Land Work Services
408 Stubbs Vinson Road
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
11 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

With over 15years experience in the land improvement industry, Fisher Land Work Services is your industry expert in Monroe and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Will review after work is completed"

VALERIE J on May 2025

With over 15years experience in the land improvement industry, Fisher Land Work Services is your industry expert in Monroe and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Will review after work is completed"

VALERIE J on May 2025


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Dark Horse Land Clearing & Mulching
4537 Hwy 544
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Dark Horse Land Clearing & Mulching
4537 Hwy 544
5.00(
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Dark Horse Land Clearing & Mulching is about 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 land management projects. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very pleasant. Focused on having a satisfied customer firsts and foremost."

Tim H on April 2025

Dark Horse Land Clearing & Mulching is about 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 land management projects. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very pleasant. Focused on having a satisfied customer firsts and foremost."

Tim H on April 2025


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Cypress Bottom Construction LLC
1471 Gatson Road
5.00(
4
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Cypress Bottom Construction LLC
1471 Gatson Road
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
204 local quotes requested

Excavating, Dirt Work, Clearing, Pond Building, Road Maintenance, House Pads, Oil Field

"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend this company. Couldn’t have built a prettier pond"

Harold H on April 2024

Excavating, Dirt Work, Clearing, Pond Building, Road Maintenance, House Pads, Oil Field

"I was very well pleased and would highly recommend this company. Couldn’t have built a prettier pond"

Harold H on April 2024


A-PRO PLUMBING SERVICE
121 WATSON SCHOOL RD
5.00(
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A-PRO PLUMBING SERVICE
121 WATSON SCHOOL RD
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small family-owned plumbing business. Our work is performed by a licensed and insured plumber. It is affordable and of professional quality. We offer discounts for senior citizens. All work is warrantied. A plumber is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After hours charge is only an additional $25! Estimates are given upon request.

We are a small family-owned plumbing business. Our work is performed by a licensed and insured plumber. It is affordable and of professional quality. We offer discounts for senior citizens. All work is warrantied. A plumber is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After hours charge is only an additional $25! Estimates are given upon request.


Sandbox construction
No reviews
Sandbox construction
No reviews

Excavating, trenching, tractor with loader, dump trailer cleanup debris or junk dig holes fill in trench set grades for ditching and land

Excavating, trenching, tractor with loader, dump trailer cleanup debris or junk dig holes fill in trench set grades for ditching and land


Triple C Carpentry and Construction
121 Rebel Drive
No reviews
Triple C Carpentry and Construction
121 Rebel Drive
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

We are a small locally owned and operated construction buisness with 5+ years of experience. We specialize in fences, decks, porches, lean-tos, pole Barnes, facia and soffit repair, tree removal, trash haul off and much more ! Give us a call today for a free estimate 318-331-2578

We are a small locally owned and operated construction buisness with 5+ years of experience. We specialize in fences, decks, porches, lean-tos, pole Barnes, facia and soffit repair, tree removal, trash haul off and much more ! Give us a call today for a free estimate 318-331-2578


CMC Florida Investment Construction
10041 SW 42nd Terrace
No reviews
CMC Florida Investment Construction
10041 SW 42nd Terrace
No reviews
19 years of experience

Our company offers new construction and project management services for commercial, multifamily buildings and homes.

Our company offers new construction and project management services for commercial, multifamily buildings and homes.


Futch Contractors, LLC
2110 Hwy 348
5.00(
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Futch Contractors, LLC
2110 Hwy 348
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a license and insured earthwork, drainage, and levee contractor.

We are a license and insured earthwork, drainage, and levee contractor.


Leland Hamm Foundation & Construction
1132 CAPLES RD
5.00(
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Leland Hamm Foundation & Construction
1132 CAPLES RD
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Structural engineer approved and meets FHA or VA inspections.

Structural engineer approved and meets FHA or VA inspections.


Wards septic and sewer
805 Webb Hill Rd
No reviews
Wards septic and sewer
805 Webb Hill Rd
No reviews

We specialize in septic tank install, repair, drain unclog and repair. We are open 24/7 365. We guarantee our work. Septic tank installs are 1 year free parts replacement and 2 years of inspections. Me and my team have been in the septic and drain business for a combined 15 years of service and knowledge. We are licensed and insured.

We specialize in septic tank install, repair, drain unclog and repair. We are open 24/7 365. We guarantee our work. Septic tank installs are 1 year free parts replacement and 2 years of inspections. Me and my team have been in the septic and drain business for a combined 15 years of service and knowledge. We are licensed and insured.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Sterlington, LA

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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