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Nolting & Sons Excavation
4925 Township Road 187
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Nolting & Sons Excavation
4925 Township Road 187
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Nolting &Sons Excavation 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.

"They do an excellent job and stand behind their work. Reasonable price and do not ever try to take advantage of you and that means a lot. "

Hal C on January 2025

Nolting &Sons Excavation 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.

"They do an excellent job and stand behind their work. Reasonable price and do not ever try to take advantage of you and that means a lot. "

Hal C on January 2025


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


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First Due Site Services LLC
2661 State Route 95
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
First Due Site Services LLC
2661 State Route 95
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to First Due Site Services LLc, proudly servicing Edison and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

Welcome to First Due Site Services LLc, proudly servicing Edison and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.


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D & E Property Services LLC
7158 TOWNSHIP ROAD 140 NW
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
D & E Property Services LLC
7158 TOWNSHIP ROAD 140 NW
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

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.

"Devin was very friendly and easy to work with. He knew how to fix the problems I had ."

Michael L on November 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.

"Devin was very friendly and easy to work with. He knew how to fix the problems I had ."

Michael L on November 2024


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Baki Construction Services, LLC
4877 County Road 15
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Baki Construction Services, LLC
4877 County Road 15
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Warranties offered

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! I've been working in the central Ohio/Columbus area since 1998, on all types of excavating projects, both large and small. My decades of experience will help make your job timely, and flawless.

"Joe, did a great job. Responded promptly, estimate was accurate and job was completed within days of the estimate. Quality work restoring my driveway. "

Jim S on March 2025

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! I've been working in the central Ohio/Columbus area since 1998, on all types of excavating projects, both large and small. My decades of experience will help make your job timely, and flawless.

"Joe, did a great job. Responded promptly, estimate was accurate and job was completed within days of the estimate. Quality work restoring my driveway. "

Jim S on March 2025


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Long General Maintence
5280 Glade Run Rd
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Long General Maintence
5280 Glade Run Rd
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

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.

"Hired Longs General Maintenance to come plow my driveway. They did a great job and were very friendly and easy to work with! Definitely would recommend for anybody who needs snow removal."

Kylee C on October 2023

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.

"Hired Longs General Maintenance to come plow my driveway. They did a great job and were very friendly and easy to work with! Definitely would recommend for anybody who needs snow removal."

Kylee C on October 2023


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FIRST DUE SITE SERVICES LLC
2661 STATE ROUTE 95
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
FIRST DUE SITE SERVICES LLC
2661 STATE ROUTE 95
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
58 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We manage the whole process, from the preliminary estimating to the final clean-up, with thorough attention to detail and open communication. I believe in working with people and keeping them informed every step of the way. Quality takes priority, either a job is done right or it’s not worth doing at all. After all, this is a tailor- made service for you.

"They contacted me promptly and were out within a couple of hours as they were working close by. I needed a large rock removed and they had the equipment and knowledge necessary to remove it. The price was reasonable, and they took care of a situation we wanted resolved for years. Matt was great and knew exactly what to do. Highly recommended."

Mark H on April 2025

We manage the whole process, from the preliminary estimating to the final clean-up, with thorough attention to detail and open communication. I believe in working with people and keeping them informed every step of the way. Quality takes priority, either a job is done right or it’s not worth doing at all. After all, this is a tailor- made service for you.

"They contacted me promptly and were out within a couple of hours as they were working close by. I needed a large rock removed and they had the equipment and knowledge necessary to remove it. The price was reasonable, and they took care of a situation we wanted resolved for years. Matt was great and knew exactly what to do. Highly recommended."

Mark H on April 2025


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Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape, LLC
549 Deerwood Avenue East
4.58(
71
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Approved Pro
Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape, LLC
549 Deerwood Avenue East
4.58(
71
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
90 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.We are also partnered with one tree planted to give back to the planet. For every customer we donate one tree in their name to help in the battle of reforestation. Come grow with us and let us show you why we are A Cut Above The Rest Please feel free to contact us today!

"I hired this company the first week of January with an anticipated day of service being Jan 14. Due to weather and temperature the work did not get done until March 14, and when I hired them there was no warning that this could happen. I paid up front and when they came out the workers were nice, but they only did about 2/3rd the agreed upon job and said they needed to bring a lift out to get the higher branches because they thought their ladders were tall enough but they were wrong. So the job was incomplete and despite saying they would email me a quote to bring a lift out I've heard nothing since. So I paid for a job, only got the easiest 2/3rd part of it done, and heard nothing since. I genuinely regret hiring this company."

Justin O on April 2025

Emerald Green Lawn and Landscape is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with.We are also partnered with one tree planted to give back to the planet. For every customer we donate one tree in their name to help in the battle of reforestation. Come grow with us and let us show you why we are A Cut Above The Rest Please feel free to contact us today!

"I hired this company the first week of January with an anticipated day of service being Jan 14. Due to weather and temperature the work did not get done until March 14, and when I hired them there was no warning that this could happen. I paid up front and when they came out the workers were nice, but they only did about 2/3rd the agreed upon job and said they needed to bring a lift out to get the higher branches because they thought their ladders were tall enough but they were wrong. So the job was incomplete and despite saying they would email me a quote to bring a lift out I've heard nothing since. So I paid for a job, only got the easiest 2/3rd part of it done, and heard nothing since. I genuinely regret hiring this company."

Justin O on April 2025


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Hurst Excavating & Construction, LLC
1478 County Road 219
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Hurst Excavating & Construction, LLC
1478 County Road 219
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
10 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 the start to the 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 the start to the 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.


KJB Land Services LLC
3496 N Houston Pike
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
KJB Land Services LLC
3496 N Houston Pike
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

KJB Land Services LLC take pride in our work. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, and our attention to detail, we never take shortcuts and make sure that the final product exceeds your expectations. We are experts in our trade and take pride in performing KJB Land Services LLC to our customers satisfaction.

"Highly recommend them. They were there when they said they would be and got right to working the land. Very efficient and got the job done sooner than expected which saved me money. Easy to work with also."

Mike M on September 2024

KJB Land Services LLC take pride in our work. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, and our attention to detail, we never take shortcuts and make sure that the final product exceeds your expectations. We are experts in our trade and take pride in performing KJB Land Services LLC to our customers satisfaction.

"Highly recommend them. They were there when they said they would be and got right to working the land. Very efficient and got the job done sooner than expected which saved me money. Easy to work with also."

Mike M on September 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.

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