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Chris Garrett, LLC

717 W Mountain Rd
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Chris Garrett, LLC

717 W Mountain Rd
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Chris was amazing. He worked with us on every aspect of our project. Even through changing our minds a couple of times in what we wanted. Quality work. Definitely recommend Chris and his crew."

Tony S on March 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Chris was amazing. He worked with us on every aspect of our project. Even through changing our minds a couple of times in what we wanted. Quality work. Definitely recommend Chris and his crew."

Tony S on March 2025

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Lilco Construction Inc

13 Sackett Sq
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

Lilco Construction Inc

13 Sackett Sq
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1099 local quotes requested

Excavating land clearing old barn removal trenching demo foundation digging retaining walls and complete home renovations.

"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."

Keith I on December 2023

Excavating land clearing old barn removal trenching demo foundation digging retaining walls and complete home renovations.

"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."

Keith I on December 2023

R&M CONSTRUCTION INC

52 First Street
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R&M CONSTRUCTION INC

52 First Street
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M Gale & Sons

522 County Route 12
5.00(
2
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M Gale & Sons

522 County Route 12
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

M. Gale and Sons is a small business that has 2 employees at this time. M. Gale and Sons does sub-contracting.

M. Gale and Sons is a small business that has 2 employees at this time. M. Gale and Sons does sub-contracting.

AJ Perri

1162 Pine Brook Rd
4.32(
1,530
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AJ Perri

1162 Pine Brook Rd
4.32(
1,530
)
Customers say: Super punctual
54 years of experience

For fast and exceptional service for all of your heating, cooling or plumbing needs, call us now: 732-333-3655! Since 1971, A.J. Perri has been proudly serving New Jersey homeowners and businesses across Bergen*, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris*, Ocean*, Somerset, Passaic*, Hudson*, Sussex*, and Union counties. With over 50 years of experience in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and indoor air quality systems, A.J. Perri stands behind every installation, service and product with an unmatched 100% satisfaction guarantee. A.J. Perri offers you peace of mind and an established reputation for reliability, quality, and excellence in customer service. You can trust A.J. Perri to take care of your furnace, air conditioner or plumbing repair, service, or replacement. A.J. Perri can also help you with your heat pump, air handler, ductless split system, water heater or purification, sump pump, air cleaner, air filtration system, humidifier, and air ducts. Contact us if you have any questions about service in your area. Service offered 24/7/365. For more information: call or email us at info@ajperri.com. *Additional info: Not all services available in all areas. License# 19HC00103100, 36BI01256600, PA- PA126178

"I would probably give them four stars overall but since this is a review for a specific job of installing a gas stove I'm just giving two stars. They did the job but this is the second time now where they refused to do the job unless they were also able to replace the gas cock which is the valve behind the stove which supplies it with gas. It's totally unnecessary to do this but it allows them to double their price. So they charged me a total of $720 just for that. I would expect $300 or less for a simple quick job like this. I will not call them for this type of job again."

Kevin Q on August 2025

For fast and exceptional service for all of your heating, cooling or plumbing needs, call us now: 732-333-3655! Since 1971, A.J. Perri has been proudly serving New Jersey homeowners and businesses across Bergen*, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris*, Ocean*, Somerset, Passaic*, Hudson*, Sussex*, and Union counties. With over 50 years of experience in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and indoor air quality systems, A.J. Perri stands behind every installation, service and product with an unmatched 100% satisfaction guarantee. A.J. Perri offers you peace of mind and an established reputation for reliability, quality, and excellence in customer service. You can trust A.J. Perri to take care of your furnace, air conditioner or plumbing repair, service, or replacement. A.J. Perri can also help you with your heat pump, air handler, ductless split system, water heater or purification, sump pump, air cleaner, air filtration system, humidifier, and air ducts. Contact us if you have any questions about service in your area. Service offered 24/7/365. For more information: call or email us at info@ajperri.com. *Additional info: Not all services available in all areas. License# 19HC00103100, 36BI01256600, PA- PA126178

"I would probably give them four stars overall but since this is a review for a specific job of installing a gas stove I'm just giving two stars. They did the job but this is the second time now where they refused to do the job unless they were also able to replace the gas cock which is the valve behind the stove which supplies it with gas. It's totally unnecessary to do this but it allows them to double their price. So they charged me a total of $720 just for that. I would expect $300 or less for a simple quick job like this. I will not call them for this type of job again."

Kevin Q on August 2025

Blink Contractors LLC

54 Ralph Ave
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Blink Contractors LLC

54 Ralph Ave
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20 years of experience

Build on Integrity and Hard work, Blink Contractors Llc has been in business for more than ten years. With an impeccable history of satisfied costumers. Blink is License and insured in the state of New York.

Build on Integrity and Hard work, Blink Contractors Llc has been in business for more than ten years. With an impeccable history of satisfied costumers. Blink is License and insured in the state of New York.

SANDOVAL LANDSCAPING

39 GROVE ST
4.00(
1
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SANDOVAL LANDSCAPING

39 GROVE ST
4.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Schaffer Structural Systems

182 Kings Hwy
5.00(
4
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Schaffer Structural Systems

182 Kings Hwy
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family own & operated.

"The old fence was removed; the ground regraded in several spots; the new rail post & rail fence installed including two gates. All the old fencing materials were taken away and a through cleanup performed. This all as per their price and performance quote."

Joseph S on April 2023

Family own & operated.

"The old fence was removed; the ground regraded in several spots; the new rail post & rail fence installed including two gates. All the old fencing materials were taken away and a through cleanup performed. This all as per their price and performance quote."

Joseph S on April 2023

Monti Landscaping

Unknown
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Monti Landscaping

Unknown
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Free onsite estimate

Bringing out your home’s potential with the beauty of landscaping is easy when you take advantage of Monti Landscaping. We are the company you want for transforming ordinary properties into some of New Jerseys most memorable expressions of landscaping.

Bringing out your home’s potential with the beauty of landscaping is easy when you take advantage of Monti Landscaping. We are the company you want for transforming ordinary properties into some of New Jerseys most memorable expressions of landscaping.

RB PAVERS OF NY INC.

119 N. Terrace Ave. Suite 1S
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RB PAVERS OF NY INC.

119 N. Terrace Ave. Suite 1S
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Family owned company. Hardscaping pavers, blue stone walkways and steps, Any masonry jobs.

Family owned company. Hardscaping pavers, blue stone walkways and steps, Any masonry jobs.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Sussex, NJ

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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