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FCS Land Management
437 Lagrange St.
4.83(
3
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FCS Land Management
437 Lagrange St.
4.83(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

FCS Land Management 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.

"Came on time and did good work."

Marsha T on June 2019

FCS Land Management 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.

"Came on time and did good work."

Marsha T on June 2019


Brush Works Forestry Mulching, LLC
712 Sunnyside Church Rd
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Brush Works Forestry Mulching, LLC
712 Sunnyside Church Rd
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Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Brush Works Forestry Mulching, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.

Brush Works Forestry Mulching, LLC proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated.


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HCS
2585 Kings Gap Road
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
HCS
2585 Kings Gap Road
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

With 24 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. Call us today.

"Very pleased with the results and the entire process."

Chris O on March 2025

With 24 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. Call us today.

"Very pleased with the results and the entire process."

Chris O on March 2025


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Elite Site Services, LLC
1194 Harris Rd
4.36(
7
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Elite Site Services, LLC
1194 Harris Rd
4.36(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Elite Site Services, 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.

"Very professional with great customer service. They were on time and answered all the questions that I asked. Overall, give these guys your business, and you will not be disappointed."

Walter H on May 2024

Elite Site Services, 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.

"Very professional with great customer service. They were on time and answered all the questions that I asked. Overall, give these guys your business, and you will not be disappointed."

Walter H on May 2024


T&T Painting
2103 6th Ave
4.38(
13
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T&T Painting
2103 6th Ave
4.38(
13
)
Customers say: Super punctual
13 years of experience

Dedicated to providing a great quality work at a fair price, we treat your project just like it's our project. Please shoot us a call to schedule a free estimate.

"Fixed and repaired the issue completely."

kevin z on September 2023

Dedicated to providing a great quality work at a fair price, we treat your project just like it's our project. Please shoot us a call to schedule a free estimate.

"Fixed and repaired the issue completely."

kevin z on September 2023


Phillips Construction & Landscapes
No reviews
Phillips Construction & Landscapes
No reviews

We offer several different services and different forms of payment. We use quality sub contractors at special times.

We offer several different services and different forms of payment. We use quality sub contractors at special times.


Maxwell Grading
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Maxwell Grading
No reviews

We offer a wide variety of services such as land clearing, pond building, and sculpting the land to the specifications required for your project. We have been in business for over 30 years and pride ourselves on the satisfaction of our customers. We offer free consultation on your project and the means to complete the job in a timely and efficient manner.

We offer a wide variety of services such as land clearing, pond building, and sculpting the land to the specifications required for your project. We have been in business for over 30 years and pride ourselves on the satisfaction of our customers. We offer free consultation on your project and the means to complete the job in a timely and efficient manner.


A Touch of Class
3503 Marvyn Parkway
No reviews
A Touch of Class
3503 Marvyn Parkway
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

A Touch of Class is a general repair, restoration, and remodeling business. We strive to provide the highest quality service at the best price available in today's market! We take pride making your home/business a point of pride for you, and for us. We do offer military discounts to thank our service men and women for their service.

A Touch of Class is a general repair, restoration, and remodeling business. We strive to provide the highest quality service at the best price available in today's market! We take pride making your home/business a point of pride for you, and for us. We do offer military discounts to thank our service men and women for their service.


Reliable Heating & Air Plumbing & Electrical
1305 Chastain Rd NW
4.49(
1,276
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Reliable Heating & Air Plumbing & Electrical
1305 Chastain Rd NW
4.49(
1,276
)
Customers say: Super punctual
47 years of experience

Since 1978, Reliable has offered home services with exceptional reliability and customer service. We offer more financing options than any other company, even Comfort as a Service, a hassle free way to get energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water purification even generators for a low monthly payment and all repairs, maintenance even filters are NO additional CHARGE EVER. Reliable takes care of everything. That is an UNBEATABLE LIFETIME WARRANTY.

"I had a brand new heat pump system installed in April 2023. They sent subcontractors to install it who were very unprofessional and they left bare wires hanging out of the machine and it did not look like it was installed correctly. It stopped working completely 4 times in 5 months, the last time was on October 10, service tech said, “I really don’t agree with the way they installed it “ he said the wires were barely connected so it kept losing power. He got it working again and left. Two weeks ago it got cold and we turned the system to heat for the very first time. It blew cold air. We made ANOTHER service call. The technician said that a switch had “gone bad” because, “they wear out” we explained that we have never used the heat even once, so how could the switch be worn out. Then they advised they had to order a part. Over a week later the part came in and they returned and that still didn’t fix. Now they say the compressor has, “gone bad” and when we reiterated that we have never even used it so how is it worn out they answered, “they just go bad sometimes” we still don’t have heat, they say they have to order more parts. We asked them to look over the whole system because we don’t think it is installed right and I am genuinely concerned that it is a fire hazard and they looked at it, put electrical tape on some hanging wires and left. We have had to take SIX days off work so far and buy space heaters and we are no closer to having a working system. This unit is less then SIX MONTHS OLD. At this point I have no choice but to pursue legal action. This whole experience has been terrible and has cost me hundreds in missed time at work and I’m still paying for a system that does not work."

Nicole G on November 2023

Since 1978, Reliable has offered home services with exceptional reliability and customer service. We offer more financing options than any other company, even Comfort as a Service, a hassle free way to get energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, water heaters, water purification even generators for a low monthly payment and all repairs, maintenance even filters are NO additional CHARGE EVER. Reliable takes care of everything. That is an UNBEATABLE LIFETIME WARRANTY.

"I had a brand new heat pump system installed in April 2023. They sent subcontractors to install it who were very unprofessional and they left bare wires hanging out of the machine and it did not look like it was installed correctly. It stopped working completely 4 times in 5 months, the last time was on October 10, service tech said, “I really don’t agree with the way they installed it “ he said the wires were barely connected so it kept losing power. He got it working again and left. Two weeks ago it got cold and we turned the system to heat for the very first time. It blew cold air. We made ANOTHER service call. The technician said that a switch had “gone bad” because, “they wear out” we explained that we have never used the heat even once, so how could the switch be worn out. Then they advised they had to order a part. Over a week later the part came in and they returned and that still didn’t fix. Now they say the compressor has, “gone bad” and when we reiterated that we have never even used it so how is it worn out they answered, “they just go bad sometimes” we still don’t have heat, they say they have to order more parts. We asked them to look over the whole system because we don’t think it is installed right and I am genuinely concerned that it is a fire hazard and they looked at it, put electrical tape on some hanging wires and left. We have had to take SIX days off work so far and buy space heaters and we are no closer to having a working system. This unit is less then SIX MONTHS OLD. At this point I have no choice but to pursue legal action. This whole experience has been terrible and has cost me hundreds in missed time at work and I’m still paying for a system that does not work."

Nicole G on November 2023


Linander's Tree Service LLC
4A Carroll Dr
4.94(
131
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Linander's Tree Service LLC
4A Carroll Dr
4.94(
131
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1993, Linander’s Tree Service has been taking care of the tree service needs throughout the surrounding communities of Phenix City, Alabama and Columbus, Georgia. With the right crew on the job and the right tools at hand, we are able to take on any job you may have no matter how big or small. At Linander’s Tree Service, we will always make sure the job is done right from start to finish.

"Greg and his crew were very professional and did a good job taking down 5 trees; trimming others; clearing vines and cleaning up the aftermath. He also recommended a stump grinding service. Whole transaction was quick and easy from estimate to completion. Highly recommend."

Donald A on August 2023

Since 1993, Linander’s Tree Service has been taking care of the tree service needs throughout the surrounding communities of Phenix City, Alabama and Columbus, Georgia. With the right crew on the job and the right tools at hand, we are able to take on any job you may have no matter how big or small. At Linander’s Tree Service, we will always make sure the job is done right from start to finish.

"Greg and his crew were very professional and did a good job taking down 5 trees; trimming others; clearing vines and cleaning up the aftermath. He also recommended a stump grinding service. Whole transaction was quick and easy from estimate to completion. Highly recommend."

Donald A on August 2023

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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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