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Matts Excavating & Land Clearing
1165 Sanford Road
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Matts Excavating & Land Clearing
1165 Sanford Road
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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8 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience in the excavating & land clearing industry, we are the experts you need, to take care of any of your residential or commercial needs. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Priced to fit your budget!

"He is very conscientious and he is a good person!"

Michael . on August 2020

With over 10 years of experience in the excavating & land clearing industry, we are the experts you need, to take care of any of your residential or commercial needs. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. We look forward to working with you! Priced to fit your budget!

"He is very conscientious and he is a good person!"

Michael . on August 2020


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Optimum Land Clearing LLC
225 Jennifer Circle
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Optimum Land Clearing LLC
225 Jennifer Circle
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15 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, Optimum Land Clearing 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.

With over 10 years of experience, Optimum Land Clearing 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.


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Ru-bug's Transports LLC
128 Taylor Circle
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Ru-bug's Transports LLC
128 Taylor Circle
4.80(
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Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They came, walked the property, gave a bid on the work I needed. Returned with a contract, we signed and they proceeded to schedule the work. They arrived as promised and completed to job. "

Carol N on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They came, walked the property, gave a bid on the work I needed. Returned with a contract, we signed and they proceeded to schedule the work. They arrived as promised and completed to job. "

Carol N on May 2025


R&M Building and Remodeling
Pickett Mill Road
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R&M Building and Remodeling
Pickett Mill Road
No reviews
8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


Cooper construction
597 Joe Sumner Road
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Cooper construction
597 Joe Sumner Road
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Golden ag services
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Golden ag services
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Free onsite estimate

Land clearing, site prep, road building & management, pond building

Land clearing, site prep, road building & management, pond building


Lewis Industries Group LLC
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Lewis Industries Group LLC
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Lewis Industries Group LLC is a light grading and excavation company. We install gravel pads,driveways,culvert pipes,and etc. we also offer trenching and tractor work such as rotary mowing and driveway maintenance. We offer general property maintenance as well including storm cleanup, light land clearing, non critical tree removal and more.

"I highly recommend this company, they completed the job just as I wanted."

sandrica g on April 2022

Lewis Industries Group LLC is a light grading and excavation company. We install gravel pads,driveways,culvert pipes,and etc. we also offer trenching and tractor work such as rotary mowing and driveway maintenance. We offer general property maintenance as well including storm cleanup, light land clearing, non critical tree removal and more.

"I highly recommend this company, they completed the job just as I wanted."

sandrica g on April 2022


Dynamite Land Services LLC
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Dynamite Land Services LLC
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We offer services such as mulching, heavy duty mowing, grading, drain install, site prep, storm clean up, demolition, pond excavation, pond cleanup, tree and brush removal and so much more! Licensed and insured!

We offer services such as mulching, heavy duty mowing, grading, drain install, site prep, storm clean up, demolition, pond excavation, pond cleanup, tree and brush removal and so much more! Licensed and insured!


GreenCare LLC
P.O. Box 1534
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GreenCare LLC
P.O. Box 1534
No reviews
11 years of experience

"Our residential landscaping and lawn service company has provided exceptional services to over 400 satisfied clients, creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces that exceed expectations."

"Our residential landscaping and lawn service company has provided exceptional services to over 400 satisfied clients, creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces that exceed expectations."


Clay Ethridge Concrete
276 Foxworth Drive
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Clay Ethridge Concrete
276 Foxworth Drive
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Clay Ethridge has more than 20 years of experience in providing quality commercial and residential concrete services. We specialize in concrete placing and finishing, concrete staining, stamped concrete and much more. Call 229-854-8391 for your next concrete home or busiiness improvement.

Clay Ethridge has more than 20 years of experience in providing quality commercial and residential concrete services. We specialize in concrete placing and finishing, concrete staining, stamped concrete and much more. Call 229-854-8391 for your next concrete home or busiiness improvement.

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Sylvester, GA

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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