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Building site preparation and clearing pros in Athens

Turner & Son Grading
3443 Antioch Church Rd
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Turner & Son Grading
3443 Antioch Church Rd
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
15 local quotes requested
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. 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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Elite Land Solutions
1384 Hog Mountain Rd
5.00(
5
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Elite Land Solutions
1384 Hog Mountain Rd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Welcome to Elite Land Solutions! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Elite did exactly what I asked for the agreed price."

David A on March 2022

Welcome to Elite Land Solutions! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Elite did exactly what I asked for the agreed price."

David A on March 2022


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H2 Sitework, LLC
225 Frank Kelley Rd
5.00(
3
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H2 Sitework, LLC
225 Frank Kelley Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of landscaping and grading services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great experience with Virgil would highly recommend this person for any excavation need and clearing of a property to build on. Super friendly and easy to talk to and willing to discuss what’s going on. If you are considering a project please call h2 sitework you won’t be disappointed. Very professional"

Steve P on April 2023

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of landscaping and grading services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great experience with Virgil would highly recommend this person for any excavation need and clearing of a property to build on. Super friendly and easy to talk to and willing to discuss what’s going on. If you are considering a project please call h2 sitework you won’t be disappointed. Very professional"

Steve P on April 2023


SCC Asphalt Surfaces
PO Box 2917
3.98(
63
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SCC Asphalt Surfaces
PO Box 2917
3.98(
63
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
24 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We at SCC Asphalt Surfaces, focus on quality over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project, with perfection. Customer service and honesty, are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today, for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"I had my driveway paved by Clint Crumley in November of 2024. He wanted 5k upfront which should Never be paid. I paid 42,690.00 total. After a big rain the sides of the driveway Started to fall away. They told me we Would have to do the work on the sides before they would come back. The company that recommended them said It wasn?t the customer?s job and that SSC had the equipment to do this repair And they should honor their commitment to us. The owner cursed at my family member and also accused me of insulting him when I said I would have another company look at the driveway and give their opinion. I am a 75 yr old senior widow and do not need to be treated like this. They gladly took my money and lied about their intentions to do a good job for us. I would never recommend them to other people. "

Ruth V on April 2025

We at SCC Asphalt Surfaces, focus on quality over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project, with perfection. Customer service and honesty, are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today, for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"I had my driveway paved by Clint Crumley in November of 2024. He wanted 5k upfront which should Never be paid. I paid 42,690.00 total. After a big rain the sides of the driveway Started to fall away. They told me we Would have to do the work on the sides before they would come back. The company that recommended them said It wasn?t the customer?s job and that SSC had the equipment to do this repair And they should honor their commitment to us. The owner cursed at my family member and also accused me of insulting him when I said I would have another company look at the driveway and give their opinion. I am a 75 yr old senior widow and do not need to be treated like this. They gladly took my money and lied about their intentions to do a good job for us. I would never recommend them to other people. "

Ruth V on April 2025


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NGT Grading and utilities LLC
Martin Rd
5.00(
17
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NGT Grading and utilities LLC
Martin Rd
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
92 local quotes requested

Grading, leveling, demolition, brush and tree removal, land clearing, light landscaping, house pads, brush cutting, Bobcat dirt work. Drainage systems, drainage ditches. French drains, surface drains.

"I recently had a French drain system installed by Northeast Georgia Grading, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, they were upfront and thorough, setting clear expectations for the project. The team walked me through potential challenges, explaining that my yard might get a bit messy and that digging would create temporary mud puddles. They didn’t make any unrealistic promises about the grass staying pristine—just honest insights into what the process involved. Northeast Georgia Grading also provided helpful tips on maintaining the system and made it clear I could reach out anytime with questions. It was truly refreshing to work with a company as transparent and dedicated as Northeast Georgia Grading!”"

Hart F on October 2024

Grading, leveling, demolition, brush and tree removal, land clearing, light landscaping, house pads, brush cutting, Bobcat dirt work. Drainage systems, drainage ditches. French drains, surface drains.

"I recently had a French drain system installed by Northeast Georgia Grading, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, they were upfront and thorough, setting clear expectations for the project. The team walked me through potential challenges, explaining that my yard might get a bit messy and that digging would create temporary mud puddles. They didn’t make any unrealistic promises about the grass staying pristine—just honest insights into what the process involved. Northeast Georgia Grading also provided helpful tips on maintaining the system and made it clear I could reach out anytime with questions. It was truly refreshing to work with a company as transparent and dedicated as Northeast Georgia Grading!”"

Hart F on October 2024


Braselton Tractor Works, LLC
Po Box 202
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Braselton Tractor Works, LLC
Po Box 202
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
259 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Whether it’s grading space for a new restaurant, removing trees, smoothing the path for a single home driveway – you name it, we can handle it. Our experienced and versatile crews are also adept at brush removal, backfilling and swimming pool removal or cover-up. And our commitment to customer service means that we will get the job done right, on time and to your ultimate satisfaction.

Whether it’s grading space for a new restaurant, removing trees, smoothing the path for a single home driveway – you name it, we can handle it. Our experienced and versatile crews are also adept at brush removal, backfilling and swimming pool removal or cover-up. And our commitment to customer service means that we will get the job done right, on time and to your ultimate satisfaction.


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All Marine Land Clearing LLC
5.00(
1
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All Marine Land Clearing LLC
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
475 local quotes requested

We provide underbrush clearing including ivy, thorn bushes, and saplings all the way up to trees 10" in diameter. We mulch them on the spot leaving a mulch on the ground and your land looking amazing. No job is too small, No job is too big. Commercial and residential properties both benefit from this service. All Marine Land Clearing is Owned and Operated by (you guessed it) former Marines.

"Josh was a beast! On time and worth the money."

Matt N on February 2022

We provide underbrush clearing including ivy, thorn bushes, and saplings all the way up to trees 10" in diameter. We mulch them on the spot leaving a mulch on the ground and your land looking amazing. No job is too small, No job is too big. Commercial and residential properties both benefit from this service. All Marine Land Clearing is Owned and Operated by (you guessed it) former Marines.

"Josh was a beast! On time and worth the money."

Matt N on February 2022


Affordable Septic Service LLC
1756 Dooley Town Rd
4.60(
10
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Affordable Septic Service LLC
1756 Dooley Town Rd
4.60(
10
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Affordable Septic Service opened its doors in May of 2013. As a family we are 4th generation plumbers and septic specialists. We contracted for decades before making the decision to put our name behind our quality of workmanship. Since 2013 we have earned trust, repeat business and referrals of hundreds of customers who share their experience with neighbors, family and friends. We take care of our customers to understand their needs from the first contact on the phone to arriving onsite. We strive to give our customers a solid understanding of their septic and plumbing systems, as well as understanding in the healthy maintenance of both. Our company is insured and our technicians are licensed. You can have comfort and be at ease knowing you have a professional on your side. We specialize in: Septic Pumping, Septic Repair, Septic Install, Septic Cleaning, Field Lines, Infiltrator Systems, Sewer Cleaning, Sewer Repair, Sewer Install, Water Lines, Jetting, and all Phases of Plumbing

"Excellent!"

Don A on April 2020

Affordable Septic Service opened its doors in May of 2013. As a family we are 4th generation plumbers and septic specialists. We contracted for decades before making the decision to put our name behind our quality of workmanship. Since 2013 we have earned trust, repeat business and referrals of hundreds of customers who share their experience with neighbors, family and friends. We take care of our customers to understand their needs from the first contact on the phone to arriving onsite. We strive to give our customers a solid understanding of their septic and plumbing systems, as well as understanding in the healthy maintenance of both. Our company is insured and our technicians are licensed. You can have comfort and be at ease knowing you have a professional on your side. We specialize in: Septic Pumping, Septic Repair, Septic Install, Septic Cleaning, Field Lines, Infiltrator Systems, Sewer Cleaning, Sewer Repair, Sewer Install, Water Lines, Jetting, and all Phases of Plumbing

"Excellent!"

Don A on April 2020


Lighting Grading, Clearing, and Erosion Repair
No reviews
Lighting Grading, Clearing, and Erosion Repair
No reviews

We are a family owned company with over 60 years of combined experience in land grading, home site preparation, land clearing, Erosion control, asphalt repair, and driveway installation and Repair. We take pride in our ability to do quality work without the commercial prices. We make it a priority to provide a timely estimate and work process. We hope you choose us for any and all of your heavy equipment operations!

We are a family owned company with over 60 years of combined experience in land grading, home site preparation, land clearing, Erosion control, asphalt repair, and driveway installation and Repair. We take pride in our ability to do quality work without the commercial prices. We make it a priority to provide a timely estimate and work process. We hope you choose us for any and all of your heavy equipment operations!


Carver Enterprises
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Carver Enterprises
No reviews
13 years of experience

Carver Enterprises is a sole proprietorship that focuses on high quality workmanship and materials. Like us on Facebook to see our monthly specials. Estimates are always free and we're flexible in the way that projects are estimated. We have the ability to provide turn-key projects as well as labor only projects. Carver Enterprises will gladly give written estimates with detailed scopes of work for each project. We will gratefully perform services as small as repairing outdoor steps and railings to home additions and basement build-outs. The payment schedule will be outlined in the written estimate and full payment is expected at the time work is completed unless noted otherwise on our estimate.

Carver Enterprises is a sole proprietorship that focuses on high quality workmanship and materials. Like us on Facebook to see our monthly specials. Estimates are always free and we're flexible in the way that projects are estimated. We have the ability to provide turn-key projects as well as labor only projects. Carver Enterprises will gladly give written estimates with detailed scopes of work for each project. We will gratefully perform services as small as repairing outdoor steps and railings to home additions and basement build-outs. The payment schedule will be outlined in the written estimate and full payment is expected at the time work is completed unless noted otherwise on our estimate.

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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.

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