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Hamby's Landscaping and Tree Service

5.00(
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Hamby's Landscaping and Tree Service

5.00(
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Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We have 12+ years of experience offering comprehensive services at competitive rates, and work hard to ensure complete satisfaction on each and every job. We strive to exceed your expectations by providing quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you.

"good job, done quickly."

David M on July 2025

We have 12+ years of experience offering comprehensive services at competitive rates, and work hard to ensure complete satisfaction on each and every job. We strive to exceed your expectations by providing quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you.

"good job, done quickly."

David M on July 2025


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Wolverine Excavation

5.00(
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Wolverine Excavation

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients.

"These guys did an outstanding job of fixing the flood damage we had from Hurricane Helene. A ditch line that runs the length of our property was seriously eroded which resulted in our driveway and yard becoming unstable. These guys came in an took on an extremely difficult assignment and stabilized our property. To be honest we were unsure that the yard could ever be fixed. But they definitely got the job done. They worked tirelessly and treated our home and property like they were doing the job for themselves. They never took a break and completed an almost impossible task in short time frame. There is no way I could give these guys a stronger positive recommendation for the work that they accomplished. I will never use anyone else to do a task like this in the future. The only issue is that they are in high demand, and we had to wait 9 months for them to get an open appointment to get the work done. But in the end, it was well worth the wait!"

Tom H on June 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to completion. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients.

"These guys did an outstanding job of fixing the flood damage we had from Hurricane Helene. A ditch line that runs the length of our property was seriously eroded which resulted in our driveway and yard becoming unstable. These guys came in an took on an extremely difficult assignment and stabilized our property. To be honest we were unsure that the yard could ever be fixed. But they definitely got the job done. They worked tirelessly and treated our home and property like they were doing the job for themselves. They never took a break and completed an almost impossible task in short time frame. There is no way I could give these guys a stronger positive recommendation for the work that they accomplished. I will never use anyone else to do a task like this in the future. The only issue is that they are in high demand, and we had to wait 9 months for them to get an open appointment to get the work done. But in the end, it was well worth the wait!"

Tom H on June 2025


GCS Construction LLC

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GCS Construction LLC

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3 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.

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.


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Premier Landscape Management

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Premier Landscape Management

4.58(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Premier Landscape Management is a locally owned company providing quality landscaping, lawn care and tree services to homeowners in Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties. We have been in business since 1999. Our highly skilled and trained staff is proud of their expert workmanship. From creating a unique garden design to installing a special water feature, they are equipped to perform the complete suite of landscaping services for you. Contact Premier Landscape Management for all your home lawn and garden needs, today.

"We didnt have to wait long, and the price was reasonable."

Cathy W on May 2023

Premier Landscape Management is a locally owned company providing quality landscaping, lawn care and tree services to homeowners in Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties. We have been in business since 1999. Our highly skilled and trained staff is proud of their expert workmanship. From creating a unique garden design to installing a special water feature, they are equipped to perform the complete suite of landscaping services for you. Contact Premier Landscape Management for all your home lawn and garden needs, today.

"We didnt have to wait long, and the price was reasonable."

Cathy W on May 2023


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Nathan's Tree Service & Land Development

5.00(
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Nathan's Tree Service & Land Development

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Nathan's Tree Service & Land Development is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 4 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Nathan and his crew did two very large jobs for us. They did a wonderful job and got everything done to our specifications and a timely manner. "

Dale J on October 2025

Nathan's Tree Service & Land Development is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 4 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Nathan and his crew did two very large jobs for us. They did a wonderful job and got everything done to our specifications and a timely manner. "

Dale J on October 2025


"Wonderful! They worked nonstop. Even did a few extras I asked for."

Denise J on August 2024

Call us for a free estimate! With over 30 years of experience, we can help you achieve your vision for your projects. We are a family oriented business that emphasizes customer satisfaction from the first conversation to the completion of a job.

"Wonderful! They worked nonstop. Even did a few extras I asked for."

Denise J on August 2024


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Beam Construction, NC, Inc.

4.44(
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Beam Construction, NC, Inc.

4.44(
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Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 16 years experience in the industry, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"Replaced two old retaining walls, probably saved our home from water storm damage. Busy guy, does great work. Would hire again."

Maureen L on October 2024

With over 16 years experience in the industry, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.

"Replaced two old retaining walls, probably saved our home from water storm damage. Busy guy, does great work. Would hire again."

Maureen L on October 2024


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Childers Lawn and Land

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Childers Lawn and Land

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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, 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 task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, 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 task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


Grading and excavation, hauling, site work, Hh Hardworking Punctual Thorough Complete professional care with Integrity


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Burroughs Land Management LLC

5.00(
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Burroughs Land Management LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
12 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, 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 task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great work and great prices will be who I call and refer for now on with any land clearing or grading."

will b on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, 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 task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Great work and great prices will be who I call and refer for now on with any land clearing or grading."

will b on October 2025

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in West Jefferson, NC

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 West Jefferson, NC homeowners’ guide to building site preparation and clearings

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