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GCA Excavating & Land Clearing

47 Water St
5.00(
8
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•Approved Pro

GCA Excavating & Land Clearing

47 Water St
5.00(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. 50 years

"Very professional, workmanship is A+. A pleasure to deal with, because everything to be done was clearly explained to fix a sinkhole behind my house, & they were able to do the job promptly, which I deeply appreciated. Honest, ethical people. I would definitely hire them again and will highly recommend them too!"

Linda S on September 2024

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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. 50 years

"Very professional, workmanship is A+. A pleasure to deal with, because everything to be done was clearly explained to fix a sinkhole behind my house, & they were able to do the job promptly, which I deeply appreciated. Honest, ethical people. I would definitely hire them again and will highly recommend them too!"

Linda S on September 2024

Caputo Contracting

37415 Orleans Cemetery Rd.
5.00(
2
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•Approved Pro

Caputo Contracting

37415 Orleans Cemetery Rd.
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Caputo Contracting 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. We provide island services on lake Ontario and the st. Lawrence river.

"Ralph's workmanship is exquisite. He takes great pride in his projects and notices small details which enhance the look and satisfaction of the finished project. The intricate ceramic tile pattern he created in a neighbor's laundry room reno and his meticulous creativity in a newly built "cottage" blew us away. Naturally, he did not disappoint us! Our custom cabinets and remodeled porch are stunning. A bonus in hiring Ralph is that his crew exhibits the same high quality work ethic and positive attitude. They're an amazing, cohesive group, whether Ralph is on site or not. Moreover, we found the vendors he recommended to be highly competent professionals whose services and materials quickly established their own knowldge and skills. We're confident you'll be as thrilled with Ralph's work and recommendations as we've been. It's difficult to find contractors who can be trusted, who enjoy their work, and whose communication is easy and clear, but it's even harder to find ones that don't disappoint. Caputo Contracting does NOT disappoint!"

Fatima R on January 2023

Caputo Contracting 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. We provide island services on lake Ontario and the st. Lawrence river.

"Ralph's workmanship is exquisite. He takes great pride in his projects and notices small details which enhance the look and satisfaction of the finished project. The intricate ceramic tile pattern he created in a neighbor's laundry room reno and his meticulous creativity in a newly built "cottage" blew us away. Naturally, he did not disappoint us! Our custom cabinets and remodeled porch are stunning. A bonus in hiring Ralph is that his crew exhibits the same high quality work ethic and positive attitude. They're an amazing, cohesive group, whether Ralph is on site or not. Moreover, we found the vendors he recommended to be highly competent professionals whose services and materials quickly established their own knowldge and skills. We're confident you'll be as thrilled with Ralph's work and recommendations as we've been. It's difficult to find contractors who can be trusted, who enjoy their work, and whose communication is easy and clear, but it's even harder to find ones that don't disappoint. Caputo Contracting does NOT disappoint!"

Fatima R on January 2023

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EMC Property and Excavation

36644 Pelo Road
5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

EMC Property and Excavation

36644 Pelo Road
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

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

"Very professional and attentive to detail. Reasonably priced."

lorraine s on April 2024

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

"Very professional and attentive to detail. Reasonably priced."

lorraine s on April 2024

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JReid Farms Contracting

511 Mckibben Road
4.92(
18
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•Approved Pro

JReid Farms Contracting

511 Mckibben Road
4.92(
18
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

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.

"Very fair price for the large amount of work done. Experienced,,knowledgeable and dependable person who did exactly what he said he was going to do in the time frame that he had set forth. Friendly regular guy who I have already recommended to a neighbor next to our place on Sandy Pond..Old school work ethic rarely found today."

David B on July 2021

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.

"Very fair price for the large amount of work done. Experienced,,knowledgeable and dependable person who did exactly what he said he was going to do in the time frame that he had set forth. Friendly regular guy who I have already recommended to a neighbor next to our place on Sandy Pond..Old school work ethic rarely found today."

David B on July 2021

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Primetime Business Solutions INC

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Primetime Business Solutions INC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations

My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations

SFH Enterprises

Po Box 136
5.00(
10
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SFH Enterprises

Po Box 136
5.00(
10
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated business. From your first interaction with our company through all of your landscaping, property maintenance, or small excavation needs, you can expect top-notch customer service, honesty, and a more than satisfactory job on whatever project you have. SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a fully-insured company with over ten years of landscaping experience. Contact us for your free consultation and price quote today!

SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a family-owned and operated business. From your first interaction with our company through all of your landscaping, property maintenance, or small excavation needs, you can expect top-notch customer service, honesty, and a more than satisfactory job on whatever project you have. SFH Enterprises, L.L.C. is a fully-insured company with over ten years of landscaping experience. Contact us for your free consultation and price quote today!

Starr Tower Solutions LLC

PO Box 38
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Starr Tower Solutions LLC

PO Box 38
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5 years of experience

Electrical / Civil contractor specializing in new services, land clearing, roads, and concrete flatwork.

Electrical / Civil contractor specializing in new services, land clearing, roads, and concrete flatwork.

Down to earth lawn care

102 Tallman Rd
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Down to earth lawn care

102 Tallman Rd
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

-lawn mowing - trimming - hedging - mulch -spring clean up - brush removal - small backhoe and loader work - dump trailer services - dump trailer rental

-lawn mowing - trimming - hedging - mulch -spring clean up - brush removal - small backhoe and loader work - dump trailer services - dump trailer rental

Chapin General Contracting

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Chapin General Contracting

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14 years of experience

Chapin General Contracting is a women owned business solely focused on quality,safety and our relationship with customer's.

Chapin General Contracting is a women owned business solely focused on quality,safety and our relationship with customer's.

JIM TUBBS TREE & LANDSCAPING

PO BOX 148
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JIM TUBBS TREE & LANDSCAPING

PO BOX 148
No reviews yet
49 years of experience

Jim Tubbs Landscape has been a family business for 37 years. We have developed a team of professionals that are ready to execute any task in commercial, residential and industrial settings. We take pride in doing things the right way. We specialize in every aspect of Property Maintenance & Design

Jim Tubbs Landscape has been a family business for 37 years. We have developed a team of professionals that are ready to execute any task in commercial, residential and industrial settings. We take pride in doing things the right way. We specialize in every aspect of Property Maintenance & Design

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in Watertown, NY

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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