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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Zanesville

Top Notch Logging, LLC
8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Top Notch Logging, LLC
8242 Secrest Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024

Top Notch Logging, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Top Notch Logging, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Absolutely fantastic! Did great work and very affordable."

Mike G on August 2024


Babcock Trucking & Excavating
PO Box 5467
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Approved Pro
Babcock Trucking & Excavating
PO Box 5467
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Approved Pro
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With more than 15 yrs of experience, Babcock Trucking & Excavating is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

With more than 15 yrs of experience, Babcock Trucking & Excavating is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!


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J&H Excavating, LLC
630 Morris Drive
4.75(
10
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Approved Pro
J&H Excavating, LLC
630 Morris Drive
4.75(
10
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

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.

"Great work!"

Jeannie F on August 2024

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.

"Great work!"

Jeannie F on August 2024


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Anders Lawn & Landscape
408 S 22nd St
4.94(
18
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Approved Pro
Anders Lawn & Landscape
408 S 22nd St
4.94(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

We want to be your first choice when it comes to all your lawn and landscaping needs. We are professional, easy to work with and efficient with our time. We are eager to go exceed your expecations and earn your business well into the future. Please give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"The job has been done well except for once when they cut when the grass was very wet and left mud lines but they went away in a few days."

Patty B on May 2025

We want to be your first choice when it comes to all your lawn and landscaping needs. We are professional, easy to work with and efficient with our time. We are eager to go exceed your expecations and earn your business well into the future. Please give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"The job has been done well except for once when they cut when the grass was very wet and left mud lines but they went away in a few days."

Patty B on May 2025


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A & J Logging LLC
6575 TOWNSHIP ROAD 348
4.75(
4
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Approved Pro
A & J Logging LLC
6575 TOWNSHIP ROAD 348
4.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

AJ Logging is committed to excellence in every facet of our business.

"Tree work went really well. They worked very hard and steady. Put in a long days and were exceptionally easy to work with. They were very careful of my property and clean up was very well done. I would highly recommend them. Aaron was a pleasure to work with."

Paul W on April 2025

AJ Logging is committed to excellence in every facet of our business.

"Tree work went really well. They worked very hard and steady. Put in a long days and were exceptionally easy to work with. They were very careful of my property and clean up was very well done. I would highly recommend them. Aaron was a pleasure to work with."

Paul W on April 2025


Ackison Enterprises
24 West Front Street
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Ackison Enterprises
24 West Front Street
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
1 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call to

"A pleasure to work with..did all I needed done..very professional..I highly reccomend him."

R. G on April 2025


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Hicks Hauling and Excavation
740 Central Ave
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Hicks Hauling and Excavation
740 Central Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very professional! Top Notch work as well as great pricing. Can?t beat coming to these guys!"

Cathy W on May 2025

With over 3 years of experience in the excavating industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of excavating projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Hicks Hauling and Excavation a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very professional! Top Notch work as well as great pricing. Can?t beat coming to these guys!"

Cathy W on May 2025


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True Grit Excavation
1037 Cave Hill Rd
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
True Grit Excavation
1037 Cave Hill Rd
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

True Grit Excavation, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"This job required laying block to seal off opening in foundation, pouring a long cement sidewalk from back porch down through yard to the garage. One part of the yard needed resloped and required drainage to be installed. True Grit did an excellent job in a timely manner and made sure I was happy with the results every step of the way. I would highly recommend using them!"

Carol K on January 2025

True Grit Excavation, is your premier choice for Excavation. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!

"This job required laying block to seal off opening in foundation, pouring a long cement sidewalk from back porch down through yard to the garage. One part of the yard needed resloped and required drainage to be installed. True Grit did an excellent job in a timely manner and made sure I was happy with the results every step of the way. I would highly recommend using them!"

Carol K on January 2025


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Accurate Energy Services, LLC
31305 Township Road 233
4.81(
35
)
Approved Pro
Accurate Energy Services, LLC
31305 Township Road 233
4.81(
35
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our company and our quality of workmanship. 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 as we progress through it. We look forward to earning your business!

"Zane and his helper removed a big, old, eyesore oil tank from the basement. I was told it would have to be cut up in order to fit out the door. Zane quoted the job accurately based on discussion and pictures, showed up as scheduled and did not only a fantastic removal job (without damaging anything), but also did not leave a mess. They brought a shopvac! The area looked so much BETTER after they left than when they arrived. I wish every contractor I hired was as professional as Zane. My experience working with Zane was extremely positive. I cannot recommend him enough and would give him a 5+ star if I could!"

Cinda B on December 2024

We take great pride in our company and our quality of workmanship. 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 as we progress through it. We look forward to earning your business!

"Zane and his helper removed a big, old, eyesore oil tank from the basement. I was told it would have to be cut up in order to fit out the door. Zane quoted the job accurately based on discussion and pictures, showed up as scheduled and did not only a fantastic removal job (without damaging anything), but also did not leave a mess. They brought a shopvac! The area looked so much BETTER after they left than when they arrived. I wish every contractor I hired was as professional as Zane. My experience working with Zane was extremely positive. I cannot recommend him enough and would give him a 5+ star if I could!"

Cinda B on December 2024


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C.G.H. Property Management
14740 Sand Run Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
C.G.H. Property Management
14740 Sand Run Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 local quotes requested

We specialize in excavation service and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."

Eric C on November 2024

We specialize in excavation service and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Quality work , professional, left the site extremely clean ! Everything turned out just how exactly how I wanted ."

Eric C on November 2024

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Building site preparation and clearings FAQs

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 homeowners guide to building site preparation and clearings
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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